Comparison

Zen Koi Classic vs Viridi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zen Koi Classic

Nurture and collect vibrant Koi fish in a serene underwater world. Watch them grow, evolve into majestic dragons, and discover hundreds of unique varieties. Share your collection with friends and enjoy a calming, visually stunning experience.

Highlights
  • Breed and collect hundreds of unique Koi varieties
  • Watch Koi evolve into majestic dragons
  • Soothing music and mesmerizing visuals
  • Intuitive single-touch controls
  • Share and gift Koi with friends
  • Limited edition rewards for collectors
Features
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Looking for a relaxing game? Dive into Tranquility: Unwind and Ascend with Zen Koi Classic (Free-to-Play) Embark on a captivating journey of transformation and serenity in Zen Koi Classic, the enchanting mobile game where you experience the vibrancy and breathtaking beauty of the graceful Koi. Immerse yourself in a calming atmosphere filled with soothing music and mesmerizing visuals as you nurture these magnificent fish, witnessing their growth and culminating metamorphosis into majestic dragons. Unwind and Ascend: A Timeless Tale Zen Koi Classic offers a unique experience that blends relaxation with strategic collection. Breed, collect and discover beautiful Koi: witness the captivating journey of your Koi as they evolve from tiny hatchlings into breathtaking creatures, each boasting unique colors and intricate patterns. Guide them through their life cycle, culminating in a stunning transformation that embodies the legend of the Koi's ascension into a dragon. Features: Free-to-Play: Enjoy the core gameplay experience without any purchase required. Soothing and Intuitive Gameplay: Immerse yourself in a world of tranquility with simple controls and a serene environment. Unique Flowing Action: Guide your Koi with a single touch, mimicking their graceful movements through the water. A Calming Oasis: Find peace in the beautiful aquatic environment, enhanced by soothing music and sound effects. Unveiling a Spectrum of Koi: Discover and collect hundreds of stunning Koi varieties, each boasting unique color combinations and patterns. Some rare specimens await the most dedicated collectors! Share Your Passion: Share and gift magnificent Koi you have bred and collected with friends and fellow players. Limited Edition Reward: Collect and complete all Koi and Dragon collections in Zen Koi Classic and claim unique decorations for your personal pond and aquarium in Zen Koi 2 as a special bonus! Unveiling the Depths of Zen Koi Classic: A Visual Symphony: Immerse yourself in an underwater world teeming with vibrant life with plenty of prey to catch. The Calming Symphony: Escape the daily grind with a serene soundtrack by Kiat from System Sovereign featuring gentle melodies and calming ambient sounds. Soundscapes are designed by IMBA to further enhance the sense of tranquility. The Emotional Connection: Witness the heartwarming growth and transformation of your Koi. Observe their vibrant colors and discover a progression of beautiful patterns, building a special bond with your pond companions. As they evolve into majestic dragons, experience a sense of accomplishment for nurturing them throughout their journey. Download Zen Koi Classic today and embark on a captivating odyssey of transformation and tranquility! Note: Zen Koi is free to download and play. However, optional items are available via In-App Purchase within the game to expand upon your gameplay experience. By downloading this game, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: http://www.landsharkgames.com/terms-of-service/ http://www.landsharkgames.com/privacy-policy/ Rated 3+ by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS).

About

Viridi

Cultivate a virtual succulent garden that grows in real-time. This app offers a peaceful escape, allowing you to name, care for, and even encourage your plants to flower. It's a forgiving simulation that teaches mindful moments through plant nurturing.

Highlights
  • Real-time succulent growth
  • Plant watering and care simulation
  • Name and customize plants
  • Plants can flower
  • In-game nursery for new plants
  • Weekly free seeding
Features
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Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever, and wherever you need it. While not fully realistic (they're very forgiving), your succulents will require some maintenance and can die from over- or under-watering. Name your favorite plants, give them special care and attention, and they might even flower for you. Viridi is free to try and comes with your choice of plant assortment. If you think it has a place in your life, you can buy your favorite plants from the in-game nursery for just a few cents a piece. Remember to visit the nursery occasionally for your weekly free seeding! -- "Designed to be the ideal happy place game ... Viridi is a primer, a simulation, and a love letter to this branch of botany, all rolled into one" - Fast Company "Yes, you do need an ultra-zen video game about growing succulents ... tending to these digital plants offers a seriously calming experience" - The Huffington Post "The most chilled out and peaceful game I've ever seen" - Upworthy "In addition to learning about real-life varieties of succulents, what you are learning when you play games of this type is how to create a quiet, mindful moment in your day using unusual tools" - National Geographic

Screenshots

Zen Koi Classic4 screens
Viridi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Viridi at none against Zen Koi Classic's shown. Zen Koi Classic's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 70%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zen Koi Classic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Viridi sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zen Koi Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Zen Koi Classic's written reviews are positive against 70% of Viridi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Koi Classic ships an update every 3 months, Viridi every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zen Koi Classic versus Viridi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen Koi ClassicViridi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better4.5 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews85.6% of reviews — better70.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLandShark Games Pte. Ltd.Badru LLC

Customer experience

Zen Koi Classic

All ratings2,057 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews383 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative6.8%

Viridi

All ratings1,040 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews401 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral12.0%
Negative18.0%

User reviews

Zen Koi Classic

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌊 Relaxing and calming gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful and intricate koi designs
  • 🐉 Enjoyment of breeding and evolving koi into dragons
  • 🕰️ Great way to pass time and de-stress
  • 🎶 Soothing and pleasant background music

Room to improve

  • 💰 Difficulty earning pearls without in-app purchases
  • 🔒 Limited number of koi/egg slots without spending pearls
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs after updates
  • 🆕 Concerns about losing progress after updates
  • 📺 Disruptive full-screen ads

Viridi

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌱 Relaxing and calming experience
  • 🌿 Beautiful graphics and music
  • 🐌 Cute snail companion
  • 📆 Plants grow in real-time
  • 🎶 Soothing background music

Room to improve

  • 🔀 Buggy navigation and controls
  • 💰 Limited free content, requires purchases
  • 🌱 Plants sometimes regress in growth
  • 🔍 Lack of clear instructions

Bugs and requests

Zen Koi Classic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Koi and dragon progress lost after updates
  • Inconsistent koi movement and speed issues
  • Ads causing frequent crashes or freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to play as or interact with dragons
  • More koi slots or alternative ways to expand pond
  • Easier ways to earn pearls without watching ads
  • Ability to name or customize koi and dragons
  • Zoom out feature to see full pond layout

Viridi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when watering certain plants
  • Plants randomly reset to earlier growth stages
  • Purchased items not properly saved or restored

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more free plants and pots
  • Implement weather-based watering needs
  • Allow multiple pots to be grown simultaneously
  • Add more interactive elements (e.g. bugs, diseases)

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Zen Koi Classic

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Small Handful of pearls$1.99
  • Handful of pearls$4.99
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  • Hasu Pack$4.99
  • Bag of pearls$9.99
  • Tenshi Pack$9.99
  • Splatto Pack$9.99
  • Yajiri Pack$9.99
  • Monkī Pack$19.99
  • Nami Pack$19.99
12 purchases

Viridi

One-time12
  • Aeonium (5)$0.99
  • Agave macroacantha (3)$0.99
  • Haworthia attenuata (10)$0.99
Show 9 more
  • Lithops optica 'Rubra' (10)$0.99
  • Pachyphytum hookeri (10)$0.99
  • Pachyphytum oviferum (5)$0.99
  • Sedum morganianum (2)$0.99
  • Senecio rowleyanus (2)$0.99
  • Senecio serpens (5)$0.99
  • Random seedlings (9)$0.99
  • Fish Skellie to the Cat House$2.99
  • Key to the Apartment$4.99

Questions

Is Zen Koi Classic free?
Zen Koi Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Viridi free?
Viridi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zen Koi Classic or Viridi?
Zen Koi Classic is rated higher. Zen Koi Classic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Viridi averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.
Do Zen Koi Classic or Viridi have ads?
Zen Koi Classic shows ads; Viridi does not.
Which is updated more often, Zen Koi Classic or Viridi?
Zen Koi Classic ships an update every 3 months, and Viridi every 4 months. Most recently, Zen Koi Classic was updated on October 29, 2026 and Viridi on October 22, 2026.

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