# Disco Zoo vs PolyPine

The clearest difference is ads: PolyPine at none against Disco Zoo's shown. PolyPine also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Disco Zoo's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 267) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Disco Zoo sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and PolyPine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Disco Zoo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disco Zoo has 15K ratings behind it against 267, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Disco Zoo's written reviews are positive against 78% of PolyPine's.

Disco Zoo ships an update every 3 months, PolyPine fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Disco Zoo | PolyPine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-zoo/id794524208/reviews)** | [4.5 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polypine/id6572290468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 267 |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% of reviews** | 77.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [Yaozuo Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696258859) |

## What reviewers say

### Disco Zoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-zoo/id794524208)

Travel the world to discover and collect a wide variety of animals, from common farm animals to prehistoric dinosaurs. Solve casual puzzles to find hidden creatures and manage your growing zoo to earn in-game currency. Host lively disco parties to entertain your animals and visitors.

**Highlights:** Collect diverse animals, Discover hidden creatures, Solve casual puzzles, Manage and expand zoo, Host disco parties, Maximize earnings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of DiscoBux | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| ZooPedia | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank - Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack of DiscoBux | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| pack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack of Space Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack of DiscoBux | $19.99 | one-time |
| pack of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| pack of DiscoBux | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🚀 No ads or forced in-app purchases
- 🎨 Charming pixel art style
- 🎶 Enjoyable disco-themed music
- 🕹️ Engaging puzzle-based gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay can get boring
- 💰 Rescue costs become too high over time
- 🛠️ Limited customization options
- 🔄 Time machine feature resets progress

**Reported bugs**

- Video ads sometimes fail to load properly
- Daylight savings time change causes animal loss

**Requested features**

- More diverse animal habitats (e.g. ocean, mountain)
- Ability to visit and interact with other players' zoos
- Wake all animals button to save time
- Increased coin generation rate at higher levels
- Additional mini-games or side activities


### PolyPine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polypine/id6572290468)

Cultivate a vibrant forest ecosystem by planting seeds and nurturing trees through their life cycles. Attract diverse wildlife by meeting their specific habitat needs and observe how their interactions influence the environment. Adapt to or reshape varied terrains and overcome natural disasters to foster a thriving, dynamic woodland.

**Highlights:** Plant and grow trees through full life cycles, Attract and manage diverse animal habitats, Observe animal interactions and their impact, Adapt to or terraform varied terrains, Survive and utilize natural disasters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High-quality graphics
- 👍 Clean and smooth user experience
- 👍 Interesting and engaging gameplay
- 🌱 Educational content about plants and animals
- 🕰️ Relaxing and peaceful game experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full game access
- 🐛 Audio issues and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Audio breaks down and turns into 8-bit track

**Requested features**

- Add more content and updates
- Improve the evolution/upgrade system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disco Zoo free?

Disco Zoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PolyPine free?

PolyPine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Disco Zoo or PolyPine?

Disco Zoo is rated higher. Disco Zoo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while PolyPine averages 4.5 from 267 ratings.

### Do Disco Zoo or PolyPine have ads?

Disco Zoo shows ads; PolyPine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Disco Zoo or PolyPine?

Disco Zoo ships an update every 3 months, and PolyPine fortnightly. Most recently, Disco Zoo was updated on October 19, 2026 and PolyPine on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*