# ZigZag Line vs Shotty Bird

The clearest difference is rating: Shotty Bird at 5.0 against ZigZag Line's 4.4. Shotty Bird also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 69 months). ZigZag Line's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZigZag Line sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Shotty Bird sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shotty Bird holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of ZigZag Line's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shotty Bird's.

ZigZag Line ships an update every 69 months, Shotty Bird every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZigZag Line | Shotty Bird |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigzag-line-impossible-game/id975716277/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotty-bird/id1114259560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 69 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Hien Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/870367656) | [Jorge Tapia](https://appshunter.io/developer/562577345) |

## What reviewers say

### ZigZag Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigzag-line-impossible-game/id975716277)

Tap to change the ball's direction and stay on the line. This simple yet challenging game tests your reflexes and focus. Master the zig-zag path to achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Tap to change direction, Stay on the line, Simple gameplay, Challenging reflexes test, High score pursuit

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7,500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |


### Shotty Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotty-bird/id1114259560)

A challenging arcade shooter where players lead their shots to hit incoming birds. The game features dynamic difficulty, beautiful graphics, and multiple game modes to test speed and accuracy. Compete for top scores and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Lead shots to hit birds, Dynamic difficulty, 3 game modes (Slayer, Time Attack, Practice), Leaderboards and achievements, Beautiful graphics and sound, Fluid, challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads + Extra Life | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZigZag Line free?

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

### Is Shotty Bird free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZigZag Line or Shotty Bird?

Shotty Bird is rated higher. ZigZag Line averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Shotty Bird averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do ZigZag Line or Shotty Bird have ads?

ZigZag Line shows ads; Shotty Bird does not.

### Which is updated more often, ZigZag Line or Shotty Bird?

ZigZag Line ships an update every 69 months, and Shotty Bird every 3 days. Most recently, ZigZag Line was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shotty Bird on November 2, 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.*