Comparison

Zip vs ZipBrain

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

Head to head
About

Zip

Features
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Zip is an addictive number-connecting puzzle game that challenges your brain! Connect numbers in sequence to clear the board and level up. Perfect for quick brain training sessions or extended puzzle-solving marathons. FEATURES: • 500+ handcrafted levels with increasing difficulty • Daily challenges for fresh puzzles every day • Time Trial mode for competitive players • Clean, minimalist design • Smooth animations and satisfying gameplay • Progress tracking across all modes • No wifi required - play offline anytime GAME MODES: Classic Levels: Progress through hundreds of carefully designed puzzles Daily Challenge: New puzzle every day to keep your skills sharp Time Trial: Race against the clock for high scores HOW TO PLAY: 1. Connect numbers in ascending order 2. Create a path that covers the entire board 3. Complete the sequence to win! Train your brain, improve pattern recognition, and enjoy hours of engaging puzzle gameplay. Whether you're a casual player or a puzzle master, Zip offers the perfect challenge! Download now and start connecting!

About

ZipBrain

Features
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ZipBrain is a clean logic puzzle. Draw ONE continuous line that connects the numbers in order AND fills every cell of the grid. Simple to learn, fiendishly clever as the grids grow. • 400 hand-tuned classic levels, from gentle 5Ɨ5 to brutal 10Ɨ10 • A new Daily Puzzle every day, the same challenge for everyone, compare your time with friends • Practice mode: endless generated puzzles, your free playground • Special levels with game-changing rules: Hidden numbers, Fog, Reversed order, Invisible trail • 100 exclusive Mega-Expert levels (Premium) • Smart, deceptive wall placement that actually TRAPS you, not just bigger grids • A hint when you're stuck (reveals a few cells) • 100% offline. Your progress syncs across your devices via iCloud. No account, no ads, no tracking. PREMIUM (optional) • Faster energy regen and a bigger energy cap • 100 Mega-Expert levels + more to come • All past daily challenges free • +50 free energy per subscription month (yearly: 600 up front) • You support an indie developer Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zipbrain-mention-legal.vercel.app

Screenshots

Zip4 screens
ZipBrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZipBrain at 13.0 against Zip's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Zip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ZipBrain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Zip versus ZipBrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipZipBrain
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRikita JainGuillaume AMBROISE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zip

One-time1
  • ZIP Premium$2.99
3 purchases

ZipBrain

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • 100 Energy$1.99

Questions

Is Zip free?
Zip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZipBrain free?
ZipBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zip or ZipBrain have ads?
Neither Zip nor ZipBrain shows ads.

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