Zig Zag Boom vs Pineapple Pen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zig Zag Boom
Navigate an orb ball along a challenging zigzag path by tapping to switch directions. Test your reflexes and reaction time in this addictive arcade game with simple controls and fast-paced gameplay. It offers a visually appealing experience for players seeking quick entertainment.
- Tap to switch direction
- Orb ball navigation
- Fast-paced gameplay
- Addictive challenge
- Gorgeous visuals
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Control an orb ball along the zigzag path and don't hit the wall. Tap to switch the direction! How fast can you react? Sound simple? Challenge yourself in this amazing free arcade game! ------------------------- "It's the simplicity of the challenge that makes this one so addictive" - AppPicker.com "Overall impressed with how something so simple can be so addicting." - Arya98 "Combining gorgeous visuals with quick, fast paced gameplay, you get an easy-to-pick-up game that anyone can get the hang of." - Pryze 4 star "I never even thought that this game will be this good." - Harjiiii ------------------------- ** Over 5 million downloads to date ** ** As seen on iPhone Life magazine ** ** Featured Games on Everyplay ** ** From the maker of Boom Dots ** ** Recommended for fans of casual arcade game like ZigZag, Psych, Radical, Hellrider **
Pineapple Pen
A simple arcade game where players tap to launch pens at fruits. Aim for the perfect center hit twice in a row for bonus points and challenge friends to see who is the pen master.
- Tap to throw pens
- Hit pineapples and apples
- Perfect center hit bonus
- Challenge friends
- Simple arcade gameplay
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Sometimes all you need is to stick a pen into a fruit. Tap to throw the pen and try to hit an pineapple or an apple. Hit the perfect center for two times in a row, and experience joy! Challenge your friends to find out which one of you is the true master of the pen!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Zig Zag Boom at none against Pineapple Pen's shown. Zig Zag Boom also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.4). Pineapple Pen's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Zig Zag Boom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pineapple Pen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Zig Zag Boom against 4.3 for Pineapple Pen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pineapple Pen has 6K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 71% positive.
Zig Zag Boom ships an update every 3 months, Pineapple Pen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zig Zag Boom | Pineapple Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better | 4.3 (6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews — better | 71.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | 6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Umbrella Games LLC | Ketchapp |
Customer experience
Zig Zag Boom
Pineapple Pen
User reviews
Zig Zag Boom
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Works well on older devices
- 💡 Challenging and engaging
Room to improve
- 🔍 Too many ads that are disruptive
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
Pineapple Pen
From 6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun game
- 🍍🖊 Pineapple pen and apple pen references
- ✨ Satisfying gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and entertaining
- 🎨 Customizable pens and themes
Room to improve
- 💸 In-app purchases to remove ads
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 📢 Annoying voice/sound effects
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔋 Game performance issues (e.g. lags, overheating)
Bugs and requests
Zig Zag Boom
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes or crashes when ads are enabled
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent performance on some devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add different levels and objectives
- Improve graphics and visual design
- Implement a coin/point system
Pineapple Pen
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to restore in-app purchases
- Crashes when trying to collect big pineapple
- Inconsistent pen firing speed
- Glitches causing app to close unexpectedly
Requested features
5 requests- More pens and themes to unlock
- Difficulty settings or levels
- Ability to customize the character/voice
- Checkpoints or progress saving
- Leaderboards or multiplayer mode
In-app purchases
Zig Zag Boom
- Remove Ads$0.99
Pineapple Pen
- Special Offer$0.99
- Pack of 2000 coins$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
Is Zig Zag Boom free?
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