# ZigZag vs Rolly Vortex

The clearest difference is rating: Rolly Vortex at 4.6 against ZigZag's 4.2. Rolly Vortex also leads on ratings volume (305K vs 32K). ZigZag's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 53%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZigZag sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Rolly Vortex sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rolly Vortex holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rolly Vortex has 305K ratings behind it against 32K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of ZigZag's written reviews are positive against 53% of Rolly Vortex'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, Rolly Vortex every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZigZag | Rolly Vortex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigzag/id951364656/reviews) | **[4.6 (305K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolly-vortex/id1231932402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32K | **305K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 52.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## 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


### Rolly Vortex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolly-vortex/id1231932402)

Navigate a rolling ball through an ever-changing obstacle course. Test your reflexes and precision to achieve high scores and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced rolling gameplay, Obstacle avoidance challenges, High score tracking, Challenge friends, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deer | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Panda | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Elephant | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Giraffe | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Lion | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Lioness | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Rhino | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Zebra | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock The Zoo Characters | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🎨 Customizable balls and vortexes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Vibration issues causing distraction
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult at times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Leaderboard and progress not saving properly
- Ads playing even after paying to remove them

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and modes
- Ability to turn off vibrations completely
- Offline play without ads
- Additional customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZigZag free?

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

### Is Rolly Vortex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZigZag or Rolly Vortex?

Rolly Vortex is rated higher. ZigZag averages 4.2 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Rolly Vortex averages 4.6 from 305K ratings.

### Do ZigZag or Rolly Vortex have ads?

Both ZigZag and Rolly Vortex show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZigZag or Rolly Vortex?

ZigZag ships an update every 2 months, and Rolly Vortex every 4 months. Most recently, ZigZag was updated on October 13, 2026 and Rolly Vortex on October 13, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*