# 99 Problems vs ZigZag

The clearest difference is ads: 99 Problems at none against ZigZag's shown. 99 Problems also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 13.0). ZigZag's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 38). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 99 Problems sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ZigZag sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 99 Problems against 4.2 for ZigZag. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZigZag has 32K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of 99 Problems's written reviews are positive against 64% of ZigZag's.

99 Problems ships an update every 3 months, ZigZag every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 99 Problems | ZigZag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/99-problems/id911710597/reviews)** | [4.2 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigzag/id951364656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mamau ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079859475) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### 99 Problems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/99-problems/id911710597)

Navigate a minimalist world through 99 challenging levels. Evade obstacles and wall-jump your way to victory in this addictive hardcore game. Experience a seamless stream of challenges designed for maximum fun.

**Highlights:** 99 challenging levels, Minimalist design, Obstacle evasion, Wall-jumping mechanics, Hardcore fun

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### ZigZag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigzag/id951364656)

Tap the screen to change the ball's direction and navigate a zigzagging path. Avoid falling off the edges and see how far you can go. Challenge yourself to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Tap to change direction, Avoid falling off edges, Score as many zigzags as possible, Endless gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Emotional support game
- 👍 Really fun
- 😊 Great game
- 🤩 Addictive and challenging
- 💫 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too hard and frustrating
- 💢 Lots of annoying ads
- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy
- 😡 Ads ruin gameplay
- 😔 Gets boring after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Ads cause the game to freeze or fail
- Gem/ball purchases disappear

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Implement a pause button
- Reduce ad frequency
- Introduce power-ups and bonuses
- Add multiplayer mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 99 Problems free?

99 Problems is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ZigZag free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 99 Problems or ZigZag?

99 Problems is rated higher. 99 Problems averages 4.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while ZigZag averages 4.2 from 32K ratings.

### Do 99 Problems or ZigZag have ads?

ZigZag shows ads; 99 Problems does not.

### Which is updated more often, 99 Problems or ZigZag?

99 Problems ships an update every 3 months, and ZigZag every 2 months. Most recently, 99 Problems was updated on October 11, 2026 and ZigZag on October 17, 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.*