# Raider vs Zip

The clearest difference is price: Raider at Free against Zip's $1.99. Raider also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Zip's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 27). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Raider is free to download; Zip costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Zip holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zip has 4.8K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Raider's written reviews are positive against 94% of Zip's.

Raider ships an update every 9 days, Zip every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raider | Zip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raider/id993500630/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zipzap/id1146138135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 521 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amir Lari](https://appshunter.io/developer/993500629) | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) |

## What reviewers say

### Raider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raider/id993500630)

Pilot a spacecraft through dangerous caverns, engaging in intense combat to infiltrate a mining installation and stop an invasion. Master evasive maneuvers, upgrade weapons, and explore ever-changing levels to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Turbo-charged piloting with evasive maneuvers, Ever-changing cavern levels, Crystal collection for high scores, Weapon power-ups, Infiltrate enemy installations

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Zip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zipzap/id1146138135)

Guide clumsy mechanical beings home by manipulating their environment. Touch to contract and release to propel them through over 100 unique levels. This game offers a pure, ad-free, and in-app purchase-free experience.

**Highlights:** Over 100 levels, Intuitive touch controls, Physics-based gameplay, No ads, No in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 🕰️ Great time-waster
- 💡 Unique and creative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Swipe-to-restart feature too sensitive
- 🕰️ Game feels too short
- 🤔 Some levels feel overly difficult or luck-based

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup for some users
- Levels not unlocking properly after completion

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Level editor and sharing functionality
- Difficulty settings or customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raider free?

Raider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Zip free?

Zip costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Raider or Zip?

Zip is rated higher. Raider averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Zip averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Raider or Zip have ads?

Neither Raider nor Zip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Raider or Zip?

Raider ships an update every 9 days, and Zip every 3 months. Most recently, Raider was updated on October 15, 2026 and Zip on October 17, 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.*