ZigZag vs Niko the Doge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Tap to change direction
- Avoid falling off edges
- Score as many zigzags as possible
- Endless gameplay
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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?
Niko the Doge
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | ZigZag | Niko the Doge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (32K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 176 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ketchapp | CATENO 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
ZigZag
- 10 Extra Lives$0.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
Niko the Doge
- 25,000 Coins$0.99
- 5000 Monete$0.99
- 100,000 Coins$2.99
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- 25000 Monete$2.99








