# ZigZag vs Tap Tap Dash

ZigZag and Tap Tap Dash both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Tap Tap Dash's written reviews are positive against 64% of ZigZag's. ZigZag's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 9.2K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZigZag sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tap Tap Dash sells 8 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 — 4.2 for ZigZag against 4.3 for Tap Tap Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 9.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of ZigZag's written reviews are positive against 77% of Tap Tap Dash's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZigZag | Tap Tap Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigzag/id951364656/reviews) | **[4.3 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-tap-dash/id1034630958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 9.2K |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [JOX Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257092161) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Tap Tap Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-tap-dash/id1034630958)

Tap to control your character's movement and switch directions to stay on the path. Avoid falling off and conquer over 15,000 challenging levels. Unlock new characters as you progress in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump or switch direction, Avoid falling off the path, Unlock new characters, Over 15,000 levels, Competitive play with friends

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Snails | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock New Pet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock New Pet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock New Pet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock new Pet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Snails | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🐹 Cute animal characters
- 🎮 Challenging levels
- 💨 Fast-paced gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🔧 Technical issues and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Camera angle issues
- Progress resets or loss of data

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize characters
- More varied level designs
- Improved daily challenge mode
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZigZag free?

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

### Is Tap Tap Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZigZag or Tap Tap Dash?

Tap Tap Dash is rated higher. ZigZag averages 4.2 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Tap Tap Dash averages 4.3 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do ZigZag or Tap Tap Dash have ads?

Both ZigZag and Tap Tap Dash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZigZag or Tap Tap Dash?

ZigZag ships an update every 2 months, and Tap Tap Dash every 2 months. Most recently, ZigZag was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tap Tap Dash on September 24, 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.*