# Zig Zag Run vs towerz.io

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zig Zag Run at none against towerz.io's 1. Zig Zag Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (57 vs 2). towerz.io's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 64%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. towerz.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zig Zag Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Zig Zag Run against 4.0 for towerz.io. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zig Zag Run has 57 ratings behind it against 2, 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 83% of towerz.io's.

Zig Zag Run ships an update every 4 months, towerz.io every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zig Zag Run | towerz.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zig-zag-run/id890344523/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/towerzio-multiplayer-stack/id1527475769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Willeitner](https://appshunter.io/developer/808667171) | [Murat Yucel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432140187) |

## 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


### towerz.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/towerzio-multiplayer-stack/id1527475769)

Build towering skyscrapers in this addictive 3D stacking game. Compete online or with friends, or play offline. Master the art of construction and create impressive structures.

**Highlights:** 3D Tower Builder, Multiplayer Stack Game, Online and Offline Modes, Build Skyscrapers, Play with Friends, Addictive Gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zig Zag Run free?

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

### Is towerz.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zig Zag Run or towerz.io?

towerz.io is rated higher. Zig Zag Run averages 4.0 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while towerz.io averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Zig Zag Run or towerz.io have ads?

towerz.io shows ads; Zig Zag Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zig Zag Run or towerz.io?

Zig Zag Run ships an update every 4 months, and towerz.io every 5 months. Most recently, Zig Zag Run was updated on November 1, 2026 and towerz.io on November 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.*