# Zing Studio 1.0 vs Epic Game Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Epic Game Maker at 4.4 against Zing Studio 1.0's 3.8. Epic Game Maker also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 44%). Zing Studio 1.0's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epic Game Maker sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Zing Studio 1.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Epic Game Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zing Studio 1.0 has 1.7K ratings behind it against 233, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Zing Studio 1.0's written reviews are positive against 70% of Epic Game Maker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zing Studio 1.0 | Epic Game Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zing-studio-10/id995870996/reviews) | **[4.4 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-game-maker-sandbox-craft/id1403717791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 233 |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | **69.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zing Global Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/820867044) | [Dmitry Starodymov](https://appshunter.io/developer/691156508) |

## What reviewers say

### Zing Studio 1.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zing-studio-10/id995870996)

Create stop-motion animations with this app, which includes all the classic features from a previous version. For an enhanced experience and access to new functionalities, consider upgrading to the latest iteration.

**Highlights:** Stop-motion animation creation, Includes classic features, Share creations with hashtag

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for making stop motion videos
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Good for any toys, not just Stikbots
- 💯 Best stop motion app ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Deletes old videos after updates
- 🤔 Green screen feature not working properly
- 🔇 Audio issues, like delayed or repeated sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Camera access issues
- Distorted picture quality after updates
- Inability to view or edit old animations
- App crashing when trying to save or load videos

**Requested features**

- Add more sound effects and music
- Allow resizing and positioning of props
- Improve green screen functionality
- Add ability to draw on animations


### Epic Game Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-game-maker-sandbox-craft/id1403717791)

Create and play 2D platformer games with a built-in level editor. Design your dream game, share it online, and play with friends in co-op multiplayer. Explore and rate levels made by other players.

**Highlights:** Built-in level editor, Share levels online, Co-op multiplayer, Play online levels, Rate player creations, Fantasy 2D graphics, Multiple character types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cave Theme (Blocks + Items) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wild West Theme (Blocks+Items) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Town Theme (Blocks + Items) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game maker
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Allows for creative expression
- 👍 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔒 Limited account/profile options
- 🔒 Inability to save/load custom levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not saving properly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Placement of objects/blocks not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more character/enemy customization options
- Implement multiplayer functionality
- Add checkpoints and ability to continue levels
- Improve level sharing and discovery
- Reduce frequency of ads or add paid ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zing Studio 1.0 free?

Zing Studio 1.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Epic Game Maker free?

Epic Game Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zing Studio 1.0 or Epic Game Maker?

Epic Game Maker is rated higher. Zing Studio 1.0 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Epic Game Maker averages 4.4 from 233 ratings.

### Do Zing Studio 1.0 or Epic Game Maker have ads?

Epic Game Maker shows ads; Zing Studio 1.0 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zing Studio 1.0 or Epic Game Maker?

Zing Studio 1.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Epic Game Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zing Studio 1.0 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Epic Game Maker 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.*