Comparison

Neighbor Zero vs ZeroRoad

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

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About

Neighbor Zero

A relaxing hexagonal logic puzzle where tiles vanish when their adjacent tile count matches their number. Trigger chain reactions to clear the board. Offers over 100 handcrafted levels, a daily puzzle, and a one-time purchase to remove ads.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal board logic puzzle
  • Chain reaction mechanics
  • Over 100 handcrafted levels
  • Daily puzzle with streaks
  • No timers or lives
  • One-time ad removal purchase
Features
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Welcome to Neighbor Zero! Every tile has a number. When the count of tiles touching it matches that number, it vanishes — and every tile around it just lost a neighbor which could cause more vanishing. One clever swap can set off a chain reaction that sweeps the entire board clean. That's Neighbor Zero: a calm, cascading logic puzzle played on a hexagonal board. Easy to learn in one move, endlessly satisfying to master. HOW IT WORKS Swap any two cells — even distant ones, even into empty space A tile clears when its occupied neighbors equal its target number Clears trigger more clears, wave after wave Empty the board to win SOLVE AT YOUR OWN PACE There's no timer, no lives, and no way to lose. Undo your last move, restart anytime, or reveal a hint when you're stuck. Every level is solvable — the only question is how few moves you need. 100+ HANDCRAFTED LEVELS Progress through themed collections that layer in new twists: anchored tiles that bloom but can't be moved, voids that reshape the board, and puzzles built around deep multi-wave cascades. Earn up to three stars per level by solving in fewer moves, so you can always come back to chase a perfect clear. More levels are added all the time. A NEW DAILY PUZZLE Everyone in the world gets the same puzzle each day. Solve it to build your streak, then share your result with friends. Daily puzzles are always ad-free. MADE TO FEEL GOOD Crisp haptics, gentle sound, and satisfying bloom animations make every cascade a little celebration. Portrait one-handed play, designed for both iPhone and iPad. FAIR & SIMPLE No account or sign-in required Track your stats: levels cleared, total moves, best streaks Optional daily puzzle reminder (off by default) One inexpensive purchase removes ads forever Can you get every neighborhood down to zero?

About

ZeroRoad

Features
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Turn turtles into stepping stones and get the bunny to the carrots! ZeroRoad is a number puzzle set in a peaceful pond. The number on each turtle's shell is how far it can swim. Every square it moves lowers the number by 1, and at exactly 0 it tucks into its shell and becomes a stepping stone. Link the bunny's island to the carrot island and the stage is clear! 【How to Play】 - Drag a turtle to swim. Each square lowers its number by 1 - Let go at 0 and it tucks in to become a stepping stone - Lily pads are ready-made stones. Turtles can dive right under them - Tap a placed turtle to send it back home - Connect the bunny to the carrots to clear the stage 【Key Rules】 - Rocks and islands can't be entered - Turtles can pass over lily pads and other turtles. That square still costs 1 - A turtle can't reach farther than its number. Which turtle, in what order, to where? That's the puzzle 【2,000 Stages】 A short animated guide shows the rules, and the first 7 stages are a hands-on tutorial. Ponds grow as you progress, with lily pads and rocks shaping the way. Difficulty rises and falls in waves, so a tough stage is followed by a breather. - No lives, no timers, no stamina - Progress is saved, so you pick up where you left off 【Stuck? Use a Hint】 Pick any turtle and use a hint on it: it glows gold, swims to its right spot, and locks in place. You start with 5 hints; watch an ad to get more. 【Features】 - Simple drag and tap controls in portrait mode - A cozy low-poly 3D pond with an adorable bunny and turtles - Separate volume sliders for music and sound effects - Reset a stage anytime 【Perfect For】 - Fans of number puzzles, logic puzzles and brain teasers - Players who love thinking games like Sudoku or Sokoban - Anyone who wants a relaxing brain workout with cute animals - Commutes, queues and short breaks Count the turtles down to zero and build the road. 2,000 stages: can you get the bunny home?

Screenshots

Neighbor Zero4 screens
ZeroRoad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZeroRoad at none against Neighbor Zero's 1. ZeroRoad also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Neighbor Zero's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads 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. Neighbor Zero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ZeroRoad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neighbor Zero ships an update every 4 days, ZeroRoad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Neighbor Zero versus ZeroRoad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeighbor ZeroZeroRoad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian MaierGentak Works

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Neighbor Zero

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

ZeroRoad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neighbor Zero free?
Neighbor Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZeroRoad free?
ZeroRoad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Neighbor Zero or ZeroRoad have ads?
Both Neighbor Zero and ZeroRoad show ads.
Which is updated more often, Neighbor Zero or ZeroRoad?
Neighbor Zero ships an update every 4 days, and ZeroRoad fortnightly. Most recently, Neighbor Zero was updated on October 31, 2026 and ZeroRoad on November 6, 2026.

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