# ZigZag vs Dancing Line

The clearest difference is rating: Dancing Line at 4.6 against ZigZag's 4.2. Dancing Line also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). ZigZag's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 50%). 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 Dancing Line sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dancing Line holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 96K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of ZigZag's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dancing Line's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ZigZag ships an update every 2 months, Dancing Line every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZigZag | Dancing Line |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigzag/id951364656/reviews) | **[4.6 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancing-line-music-game/id1177953618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32K | **96K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 50.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#30** |
| Size | 176 MB | 430 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Forward Vision Corporation Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/949821679) |

## 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


### Dancing Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancing-line-music-game/id1177953618)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Music, #57 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Guide a growing line through diverse worlds by tapping to turn and avoid obstacles. This music game challenges your reflexes and rhythm as you play along to the beat and melody. Discover unique environments and increasing difficulty with each level.

**Highlights:** Original background music, Multiple levels with increasing difficulty, Simple one-finger tap controls, Music-guided gameplay, Obstacle and trap avoidance, Diverse environments

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DancingLine Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Medium Cube Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Cubes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Box | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin - Zeus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level - The Faded Alan Walker | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Pop-up Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Popup Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Box | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautiful graphics and music
- 🎶 Unique and catchy soundtracks
- 🧠 Challenging yet rewarding gameplay
- 🕹️ Relaxing and therapeutic experience
- 🤩 Nostalgic and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
- 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
- 🤔 Inconsistent level design quality
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywalls

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and lagging during gameplay
- Desynchronization between music and gameplay
- Inconsistent responsiveness of controls
- Rewards/progress not tracking properly

**Requested features**

- Level editor or creator
- More original music tracks
- Improved checkpoint/restart system
- Adjustable difficulty settings
- Ability to disable camera shake


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZigZag free?

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

### Is Dancing Line free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZigZag or Dancing Line?

Dancing Line is rated higher. ZigZag averages 4.2 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Dancing Line averages 4.6 from 96K ratings.

### Do ZigZag or Dancing Line have ads?

Both ZigZag and Dancing Line show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZigZag or Dancing Line?

ZigZag ships an update every 2 months, and Dancing Line every 2 weeks. Most recently, ZigZag was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dancing Line on September 25, 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.*