Comparison

ZigZag vs Niko the Doge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZigZag

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
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Stay on the wall and do as many zigzags as you can! Just tap the screen to change the direction of the ball. Try not to fall off the edges! How far can you go?

About

Niko the Doge

Features
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Niko the Doge is a pixel-art endless runner created in memory of Niko, a real Shiba Inu who brought joy to every run. Jump, slide and run forever through hand-drawn worlds, from the home meadow to fantasy landscapes like volcanoes, ocean depths and neon cities. ENDLESS RUNNING - Simple, instant controls: one tap to jump, unlockable double jump - Speed increases the farther you go: how far can you get? - Survival mode, Boss Challenge and Daily Challenge to change the pace 50 BIOMES TO DISCOVER Meadow, city, sunset, space, desert, jungle, pirate harbor, dinosaur valley, kingdom in the clouds, storm temple and many more: 45 settings, each with its own atmosphere, plus 5 seasonal biomes (Halloween, Christmas, Carnival, Easter and summer) that only appear at the right time of year. EPIC BOSSES Every now and then a giant boss blocks the way: dodge its attacks and keep running. CUSTOMIZE NIKO - Alternative skins to unlock - Trails and special effects - Permanent upgrades to buy with the coins you collect while running PROGRESSION AND REWARDS - Daily missions and global goals - Seasonal Battle Pass with free and premium rewards - Sticker album to complete - Daily bonus and a mini slot machine after every game for extra tokens Niko the Doge is free. Some cosmetic content and coin packs can be bought in-app, but the game is designed to be enjoyed without spending anything. Every run is dedicated to Niko. Thank you for taking him with you, even if only for a few meters.

Screenshots

ZigZag4 screens
Niko the Doge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Niko the Doge at none against ZigZag's shown. Niko the Doge also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). ZigZag's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZigZag sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Niko the Doge sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZigZag ships an update every 2 months, Niko the Doge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ZigZag versus Niko the Doge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZigZagNiko the Doge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (32K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings32K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB178 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKetchappCATENO LORENZO SICILIANO

Bugs and requests

ZigZag

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Ads cause the game to freeze or fail
  • Gem/ball purchases disappear

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more levels and content
  • Implement a pause button
  • Reduce ad frequency
  • Introduce power-ups and bonuses
  • Add multiplayer mode

Niko the Doge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ZigZag

One-time2
  • 10 Extra Lives$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
4 purchases

Niko the Doge

One-time4
  • 25,000 Coins$0.99
  • 5000 Monete$0.99
  • 100,000 Coins$2.99
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  • 25000 Monete$2.99

Questions

Is ZigZag free?
ZigZag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Niko the Doge free?
Niko the Doge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZigZag or Niko the Doge have ads?
ZigZag shows ads; Niko the Doge does not.
Which is updated more often, ZigZag or Niko the Doge?
ZigZag ships an update every 2 months, and Niko the Doge every 3 weeks. Most recently, ZigZag was updated on November 15, 2026 and Niko the Doge on November 10, 2026.

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