# Zig Zag Run vs Ascend The Tower

The clearest difference is rating: Ascend The Tower at 4.8 against Zig Zag Run's 4.0. Zig Zag Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Ascend The Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zig Zag Run has 57 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Zig Zag Run ships an update every 4 months, Ascend The Tower every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zig Zag Run | Ascend The Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zig-zag-run/id890344523/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-the-tower-wall-jump/id6475751300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 17 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) | [Power-Up Game Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694806404) |

## 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


### Ascend The Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-the-tower-wall-jump/id6475751300)

Navigate a treacherous tower, jumping and sliding through obstacles. Collect gems to unlock characters and boost your score. Compete with friends and players worldwide on the global leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Intuitive controls, Gem collection, Unlockable characters, 100 challenges, Global leaderboard, Hard mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zig Zag Run free?

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

### Is Ascend The Tower free?

Ascend The Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zig Zag Run or Ascend The Tower?

Ascend The Tower is rated higher. Zig Zag Run averages 4.0 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Ascend The Tower averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Zig Zag Run or Ascend The Tower have ads?

Ascend The Tower shows ads; Zig Zag Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zig Zag Run or Ascend The Tower?

Zig Zag Run ships an update every 4 months, and Ascend The Tower every 2 months. Most recently, Zig Zag Run was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ascend The Tower on November 4, 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.*