# Don't Touch The Spikes vs Zig Zag Boom

The clearest difference is ads: Zig Zag Boom at none against Don't Touch The Spikes's shown. Zig Zag Boom also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Don't Touch The Spikes's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't Touch The Spikes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Zig Zag Boom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Don't Touch The Spikes against 4.4 for Zig Zag Boom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Don't Touch The Spikes has 9.2K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Don't Touch The Spikes's written reviews are positive against 72% of Zig Zag Boom's.

Don't Touch The Spikes ships an update every 2 months, Zig Zag Boom every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Touch The Spikes | Zig Zag Boom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-touch-the-spikes/id895942435/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zig-zag-boom/id955170175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **71.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Umbrella Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059299541) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't Touch The Spikes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-touch-the-spikes/id895942435)

Guide a small bird through a challenging obstacle course. Avoid touching spikes to achieve the highest possible score. Test your reflexes and see how far you can fly.

**Highlights:** Fly a little bird, Avoid spikes, Score-based gameplay, Endless runner, High score challenge

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Candies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Candies | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Candies | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Candies | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of game modes
- 💎 Rewarding progression system
- 🎨 Charming visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Loss of progress/unlocks
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game not properly scaling to newer devices
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Duels and challenges not functioning correctly

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Bring back unlockable birds
- Improve ad placement
- Add sound/music settings


### Zig Zag Boom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zig-zag-boom/id955170175)

Navigate an orb ball along a challenging zigzag path by tapping to switch directions. Test your reflexes and reaction time in this addictive arcade game with simple controls and fast-paced gameplay. It offers a visually appealing experience for players seeking quick entertainment.

**Highlights:** Tap to switch direction, Orb ball navigation, Fast-paced gameplay, Addictive challenge, Gorgeous visuals

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Works well on older devices
- 💡 Challenging and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads that are disruptive
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes when ads are enabled
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add different levels and objectives
- Improve graphics and visual design
- Implement a coin/point system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't Touch The Spikes free?

Don't Touch The Spikes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zig Zag Boom free?

Zig Zag Boom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Don't Touch The Spikes or Zig Zag Boom?

Zig Zag Boom is rated higher. Don't Touch The Spikes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Zig Zag Boom averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Don't Touch The Spikes or Zig Zag Boom have ads?

Don't Touch The Spikes shows ads; Zig Zag Boom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Don't Touch The Spikes or Zig Zag Boom?

Don't Touch The Spikes ships an update every 2 months, and Zig Zag Boom every 3 months. Most recently, Don't Touch The Spikes was updated on October 27, 2026 and Zig Zag Boom on October 29, 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.*