Comparison

Sliding Puzzle vs Zip Puzzle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sliding Puzzle

Features
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Slide the tiles to connect one unbroken path from start to goal. This is not the usual sliding puzzle where you sort numbers into order. Every tile carries a fragment of a line. Push them into the empty square, rebuild the route in your head, and the whole path lights up the moment it connects. 50 levels, 3x3 to 6x6. Features - Clean, paper-like board with smooth sliding animation - 50 levels across 4 chapters (3x3 / 4x4 / 5x5) - Free play in any board size, 3x3 to 6x6 - Three-star rating based on your move count - Move counter, three-star target, and a best record for every level - Undo one move, or restart the level anytime - Haptic feedback on every tile - Particle celebration when a level is cleared - Plays fully offline How to play 1. Drag a tile that sits next to the empty square into that square 2. Connect the line from the bolt (start) to the checkered flag (goal) 3. Connected tiles glow, so you always see how far the path reaches 4. Fewer moves means more stars A quiet way to focus, or a short break between things. Slide the tiles and connect the path.

About

Zip Puzzle

Connect numbers in sequential order with a single, unbroken line to fill every square on the board. This logic puzzle offers a calm and rewarding experience with progressively challenging levels and no time pressure.

Highlights
  • Connect numbers in order
  • Fill every square
  • One unbroken line
  • Daily puzzles
  • No timer
  • Offline play
  • Hints and undo
Features
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One line. Every square. One simple solution. Zip is a number puzzle you can learn in seconds and play for hours. Connect the numbers in order with one unbroken line, and fill every square on the board to solve it. HOW TO PLAY Start at 1 and draw a line to 2, then 3, and so on, in order, until your line covers every square on the board. Nothing left empty. The line never crosses itself. It feels easy at first. Then the boards get bigger, the numbers spread further apart, and every move counts. No luck. No guessing. Every puzzle has one clear answer waiting for you, and there is no timer rushing you. Just you, the board, and the good feeling when the last square fills in. WHAT YOU GET - A new puzzle every day. A fresh challenge to look forward to, perfect for any spare moment. - Daily streaks. Play day after day to grow your streak flame and beat your own record. - Levels that never end. Puzzles that start gently and slowly get trickier. There is always another one. - Badges and milestones. Earn trophies as you solve more, hold longer streaks, and finish bigger boards. - A little help when you need it. Use a hint or undo a move so you never get stuck. - Made to feel calm. A clean board, soft sounds, and a gentle buzz make every solve enjoyable. Whether you have two minutes in line or twenty on the couch, Zip is a calm and rewarding way to give your brain a break. If you enjoy puzzles and brain teasers, you will love it. Draw the line. Fill the board. Start your streak today.

Screenshots

Sliding Puzzle3 screens
Zip Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zip Puzzle at every 2 weeks against Sliding Puzzle's monthly. Zip Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sliding Puzzle ships an update monthly, Zip Puzzle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sliding Puzzle versus Zip Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSliding PuzzleZip Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIZOU, CO., LTD.Paras Borad

In-app purchases

None

Sliding Puzzle

No in-app purchases

None

Zip Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sliding Puzzle free?
Sliding Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zip Puzzle free?
Zip Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sliding Puzzle or Zip Puzzle have ads?
Both Sliding Puzzle and Zip Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sliding Puzzle or Zip Puzzle?
Sliding Puzzle ships an update monthly, and Zip Puzzle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sliding Puzzle was updated on October 6, 2026 and Zip Puzzle on October 20, 2026.

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