# ZigZag vs Mega Shades

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZigZag at 64% against Mega Shades's 25%. ZigZag also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 84) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). Mega Shades's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZigZag sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Mega Shades asks for nothing beyond the download.

ZigZag holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZigZag has 32K ratings behind it against 84, 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 25% of Mega Shades's.

ZigZag ships an update every 2 months, Mega Shades every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZigZag | Mega Shades |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigzag/id951364656/reviews)** | [3.8 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-shades-arcade-puzzle/id1071407489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 176 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Marstin Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/879922449) |

## 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


### Mega Shades

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-shades-arcade-puzzle/id1071407489)

Strategically place falling blocks into columns to merge them by color. Complete rows of the same color to clear them and prevent columns from reaching the top. Experience increasingly rapid gameplay that tests your reflexes and planning skills.

**Highlights:** Block placement and merging, Row clearing mechanics, Increasingly fast gameplay, Color-based merging, Tap to change destination, Drag to accelerate blocks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZigZag free?

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

### Is Mega Shades free?

Mega Shades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ZigZag or Mega Shades?

ZigZag is rated higher. ZigZag averages 4.2 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Mega Shades averages 3.8 from 84 ratings.

### Do ZigZag or Mega Shades have ads?

Both ZigZag and Mega Shades show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZigZag or Mega Shades?

ZigZag ships an update every 2 months, and Mega Shades every 6 months. Most recently, ZigZag was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mega Shades 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.*