Comparison

Queens vs Zip Puzzle

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

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About

Queens

A calming logic puzzle game inspired by classic grid challenges. Solve intricate puzzles using pure deduction without any guesswork. Offers a relaxing experience with thoughtful levels and a clean design.

Highlights
  • Classic Queens-style logic puzzles
  • Inspired by Sudoku and Minesweeper deduction
  • Daily Challenge mode
  • Multiple board sizes
  • Clean and relaxing Zen design
  • Smart hint system
  • Play offline
Features
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Queens is a calm and satisfying logic puzzle game inspired by classic grid puzzles like Sudoku and Minesweeper. Enjoy a clean Queens-style challenge where every puzzle is solved through pure logic, not guessing. With simple rules, relaxing visuals, and thoughtful levels, Queens is easy to learn and rewarding to master. How to Play ● Place exactly One queen in each row. ● Place exactly One queen in each column. ● Place exactly One queen in each colored region. ● Queens cannot touch, even diagonally. ● Use logic and deduction to find the only solution. Key Features ● Classic Queens-style logic puzzles ● Inspired by Sudoku and Minesweeper-style deduction ● Daily Challenge ● Multiple board sizes ● Clean and relaxing Zen design ● Smart hint system ● Smooth controls and clear visuals ● Play offline ● No timer, no pressure ● Thousands of free puzzles Train your brain, relax your mind, and enjoy a fresh logic grid challenge every day with Queens.

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

Queens4 screens
Zip Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zip Puzzle at none against Queens's 5. Zip Puzzle also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Queens sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Zip Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Queens against 4.6 for Zip Puzzle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 23 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Queens's written reviews are positive against 100% of Zip Puzzle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Queens ships an update monthly, Zip Puzzle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Queens versus Zip Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQueensZip Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better4.6 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1423 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB41 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBeijing PixelDian Technology Co., Ltd.Paras Borad

Customer experience

Queens

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Zip Puzzle

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Queens

One-time5
  • Hint Pack 1$0.99
  • Hint Pack 2$1.99
  • Hint Pack 3$4.99
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  • Remove Forced Ads$6.99
  • Hint Pack 4$9.99
None

Zip Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Queens free?
Queens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zip Puzzle free?
Zip Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Queens or Zip Puzzle?
Queens is rated higher. Queens averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Zip Puzzle averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.
Do Queens or Zip Puzzle have ads?
Both Queens and Zip Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Queens or Zip Puzzle?
Queens ships an update monthly, and Zip Puzzle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Queens was updated on October 24, 2026 and Zip Puzzle on October 28, 2026.

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