Comparison

Zip Flow vs HydroValve

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

Head to head
About

Zip Flow

Features
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Zip Flow is the ultimate number-connecting puzzle game designed to test your logic, train your brain, and help you unwind! The goal is simple: draw a continuous line connecting numbers in ascending order (1, 2, 3...) until you reach the final number. But there’s a catch – your path must cover every single empty tile on the grid, and the line can never cross itself! Can you find the perfect flow? What starts as a relaxing and easy challenge quickly scales into mind-bending logic puzzles that will put your brain to the test. With more than 3000+ handcrafted levels, Zip Flow offers endless hours of satisfying puzzle-solving fun for adults and kids alike! HOW TO PLAY: • Draw a line starting from number 1 to 2, then to 3, and so on. • Fill the entire grid – leave no empty spaces behind! • Make sure your path does not cross or overlap itself. FEATURES: 3000+ Unique Levels: Ranging from beginner-friendly grids to massive, expert-level brain teasers. Endless Variety: Play through various difficulties and unique grid shapes for endless logic challenges. Beautiful & Relaxing: Enjoy a clean aesthetic, soothing animations, and a satisfying gameplay loop perfect for anxiety relief and focus. Track Your Progress: Earn stars for flawless puzzle completions and unlock massive new challenges. Global Languages: Fully localized and playable in 17 different languages. Play Offline: Enjoy Zip Flow anywhere, anytime - no Wi-Fi or internet connection required! Download Zip Flow now, connect the numbers in sequence, and become the ultimate puzzle master!

About

HydroValve

Features
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Route water from SUPPLY to every DRAIN — through pipes that stay EMPTY while you build. There's no preview and no undo once the valve opens: trace the flow in your head, commit, and watch your route hold… or leak. Every leak drains the same shared tank. At 0%, the run is over. SURVIVAL — Permadeath against a build clock. At zero, the valve opens itself. Learnable, fixed levels: every scene is the same every run — master them. CHALLENGE — The plumbing is already installed… and sabotaged. Find and fix every fault before you commit. CAMPAIGN — Descend through six facilities. Saves after every level, but once open, the valve NEVER shuts. LIVING MACHINERY — Treatment units scrub fouled water. Gate valves ship shut. Welded faults resist repair. Cracked floors bleed your reserve. Deep levels stack everything at once. KEEP IT PURE — Water fouls as it travels. Run it too far unwashed and it clogs — then bursts. Route through purifiers, or drop portable filters where you need them. WORLD RECORDS — Post your best runs to a live worldwide leaderboard. Three letters, your level, your time. No account, no sign-up. PERFECT ROUTING — Every clear is graded against par. Zero waste earns three stars. Six facilities. Twenty achievements. One shared tank. Hold the pressure.

Screenshots

Zip Flow4 screens
HydroValve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zip Flow at none against HydroValve's shown. HydroValve's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Zip Flow sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and HydroValve sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zip Flow ships an update monthly, HydroValve daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Zip Flow versus HydroValve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZip FlowHydroValve
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHartvig SolutionsAbsoluteNoobStudio

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Zip Flow

One-time4
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • 50 Hints$2.99
  • Unlock Full Game$4.99
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  • 100 Hints$4.99
1 purchases

HydroValve

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Zip Flow free?
Zip Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HydroValve free?
HydroValve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zip Flow or HydroValve have ads?
HydroValve shows ads; Zip Flow does not.
Which is updated more often, Zip Flow or HydroValve?
Zip Flow ships an update monthly, and HydroValve daily. Most recently, Zip Flow was updated on October 28, 2026 and HydroValve on October 9, 2026.

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