# Trench Runner vs ZAGA

The clearest difference is rating: ZAGA at 4.4 against Trench Runner's 3.0. ZAGA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 21 months). Trench Runner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZAGA sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Trench Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ZAGA holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZAGA has 170 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Trench Runner ships an update every 21 months, ZAGA weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trench Runner | ZAGA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trench-runner/id830779307/reviews) | **[4.4 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaga/id990692830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **170** |
| Positive reviews | — | 74.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kerem yokuva](https://appshunter.io/developer/499612704) | [Simple Machine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440559596) |

## What reviewers say

### Trench Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trench-runner/id830779307)

Navigate a dangerous trench, destroying enemy turrets to survive. The objective is to last as long as possible in this challenging survival game. Prepare for an inevitable end.

**Highlights:** Destroy turrets, Survival gameplay, High score chasing, Trench environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ZAGA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaga/id990692830)

Control two bouncing lines to navigate through vibrant environments. Tap to change direction, match colors to score, and dodge obstacles. Collect orbs to unlock new visual themes and experience a challenging arcade adventure.

**Highlights:** Dual line control, Color matching gameplay, Obstacle avoidance, Orb collection for unlocks, Unlockable themes, Stunning visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Orbs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2,200 Orbs | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4,500 Orbs | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to learn
- 🎵 Catchy background music
- 🧠 Challenging and requires quick reflexes
- ✨ Smooth and well-made

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⚙️ Performance lag and frame rate drops
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 💰 High cost for ad removal and themes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or loading screen
- Significant frame rate drops after extended play
- Ads interrupt gameplay and cause game over
- Unresponsive tap controls
- Incompatible with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Additional game modes and levels
- More theme options
- Bonus levels or new challenges
- Difficulty settings or speed adjustment
- Multiplayer or competitive features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trench Runner free?

Trench Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ZAGA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trench Runner or ZAGA?

ZAGA is rated higher. Trench Runner averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ZAGA averages 4.4 from 170 ratings.

### Do Trench Runner or ZAGA have ads?

Trench Runner shows ads; ZAGA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Trench Runner or ZAGA?

Trench Runner ships an update every 21 months, and ZAGA weekly. Most recently, Trench Runner was updated on October 6, 2026 and ZAGA on October 21, 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.*