# ZigZag vs BBTAN

The clearest difference is rating: ZigZag at 4.2 against BBTAN's 3.1. ZigZag also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 1.1K) and review sentiment (64% vs 49%). BBTAN's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZigZag sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and BBTAN sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ZigZag holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZigZag has 32K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ZigZag's written reviews are positive against 49% of BBTAN's.

ZigZag ships an update every 2 months, BBTAN every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZigZag | BBTAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigzag/id951364656/reviews)** | [3.1 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbtan-break-brick/id1060433597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [111%](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060433596) |

## 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


### BBTAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbtan-break-brick/id1060433597)

Engage in a classic brick-breaking challenge with updated gameplay. Aim, shoot, and bounce balls to clear bricks efficiently. Discover new brick types, game modes, and helpful boosters for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** New game mode with limited bricks and stars, Various new brick types with unique gimmicks, Boosters and Golden Aim for enhanced gameplay, Card Match system for item acquisition, Sophisticated new UI graphics, Tap to aim and shoot balls

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 220 coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| SUPER SMALL BALL | $1.99 | one-time |
| NINJA STAR | $1.99 | one-time |
| ALL BALL | $1.99 | one-time |
| COIN BALL | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| SUPER SUPER SMALL BALL | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 coin | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1200 coin | $6.99 | one-time |
| BASIC BUNDLE | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and addictive
- 🚀 Great time killer
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Mesmerizing and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔋 Overrides music/audio playback
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔧 Unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch after update
- Ads still show up despite paying for ad-free
- Aiming reticle disappears on startup
- Balls get stuck and don't respond properly

**Requested features**

- Add a fast forward button
- Separate high scores for each ball type
- Restore previous progress and purchases
- Bring back the original game mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZigZag free?

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

### Is BBTAN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZigZag or BBTAN?

ZigZag is rated higher. ZigZag averages 4.2 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while BBTAN averages 3.1 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do ZigZag or BBTAN have ads?

Both ZigZag and BBTAN show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZigZag or BBTAN?

ZigZag ships an update every 2 months, and BBTAN every 9 days. Most recently, ZigZag was updated on October 14, 2026 and BBTAN on October 13, 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.*