# Zig Zag Run vs Survive Spike

Zig Zag Run and Survive Spike both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Survive Spike's written reviews are positive against 64% of Zig Zag Run's. Zig Zag Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 52 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Zig Zag Run against 4.0 for Survive Spike. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zig Zag Run has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Zig Zag Run's written reviews are positive against 100% of Survive Spike's.

Zig Zag Run ships an update every 4 months, Survive Spike every 52 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zig Zag Run | Survive Spike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zig-zag-run/id890344523/reviews) | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survive-spike/id1294464959/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 52 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Willeitner](https://appshunter.io/developer/808667171) | [Max Timoteo](https://appshunter.io/developer/963105369) |

## What reviewers say

### Zig Zag Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zig-zag-run/id890344523)

Guide a beam of light through challenging neon obstacles in an addictive endless runner. Tap the screen to alter gravity and avoid crashing into the vibrant lights. Experience a fun and engaging gameplay loop.

**Highlights:** Endless runner gameplay, Tap to change gravity, Neon obstacle avoidance, Addictive gameplay, Light beam guiding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😄 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🤩 Challenging obstacles
- 🥳 Great for passing time
- 💯 Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Excessive ads
- 😤 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 💸 Unwillingness to pay for ad removal
- 📉 Game crashes
- 🚫 App won't open

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately
- App doesn't open
- Game doesn't load past green screen
- License not valid error
- Changes direction without input

**Requested features**

- Add more color options
- Add more backgrounds
- Option to remove ads without paying


### Survive Spike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survive-spike/id1294464959)

Navigate a cube away from falling spikes that sync to music. Test your reflexes in single-player mode or challenge a friend in split-screen local multiplayer. Survive as long as possible across 16 unique levels with dynamic music and colors.

**Highlights:** Tap to move cube, Avoid falling spikes, Music rhythm synchronization, Single-player mode, Local two-player mode, 16 music-synced levels, Dynamic color schemes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zig Zag Run free?

Zig Zag Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Survive Spike free?

Survive Spike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zig Zag Run or Survive Spike?

Zig Zag Run and Survive Spike are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 59 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Zig Zag Run or Survive Spike have ads?

Survive Spike shows ads; Zig Zag Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zig Zag Run or Survive Spike?

Zig Zag Run ships an update every 4 months, and Survive Spike every 52 months. Most recently, Zig Zag Run was updated on October 14, 2026 and Survive Spike on October 3, 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.*