Zip Zap is physics-puzzler perfection. Developed by Philipp Stollenmayer, it takes the complex concept of mechanical linkage and distills it into a single, intuitive action: tap to contract, release to expand. You control various 'erector-set' style joints, and your goal is simple: get your little metal creature to touch a white circle and stay there for three seconds.
It sounds easy, but the level design is brilliant. One moment you're a simple inchworm crawling across a gap; the next, you're a complex swinging pendulum or a spring-loaded catapult. The 'feel' of the physics is weighty and tactile. There are no timers, no scores, and no stars—just the pure satisfaction of figuring out the movement. It’s a meditative yet mentally stimulating experience that belongs on every phone.
Dinsun here. This is what mobile gaming should be. Zip-Zap doesn't waste your time with stories, tutorials, or shops. It gives you a piece of metal, a goal, and lets you figure it out. The physics are incredibly satisfying—there's a real 'weight' to the hinges that feels authentic. I found myself obsessing over the timing of a single 'zap' just to get that perfect swing. It’s elegant, it’s clever, and it respects the player’s intelligence. At my age, I appreciate a game that gets out of its own way and just lets you play. It's the digital equivalent of a high-quality desk toy.
Performance: Flawless; the physics engine is incredibly robust.
Buy if: You enjoy logic puzzles and appreciate clean, functional design.
Skip if: You need a narrative or flashy explosions to stay interested.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.11Tue May 22 2018
+ small improvements
Touch to contract.
Release to let go.
Bring the clumsy mechanical beings home.
· · ·
over 100 levels
no ads
no in-app-purchases
»brilliantly designed« – gamezebo
»a lot of heart« – pocketgamer
»clever« – toucharcade
»excellent« – macstories
»absolute joy to play« – platformalist
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Touch to contract.
Release to let go.
Bring the clumsy mechanical beings home.
· · ·
over 100 levels
no ads
no in-app-purchases
»brilliantly designed« – gamezebo
»a lot of heart« – pocketgamer
»clever« – toucharcade
»excellent« – macstories
»absolute joy to play« – platformalist






Zip Zap is a minimalist physics game where you control mechanical hinges with a single tap. The objective is to navigate your hinged structures to reach the goal. With its realistic physics engine and over 100 handcrafted levels, Zip Zap offers a unique, toy-like experience that is both challenging and relaxing. No ads, no in-app purchases—just pure, clever puzzling.
Brilliant one-tap physics gameplay
Over 100 levels of increasing complexity
Tactile, toy-like mechanical feel
Minimalist and clean visual design
Completely premium experience with no ads
A deep dive into why Zip-Zap's simplicity works.
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Tap the screen to make the hinges contract. Release to let them relax. Use this simple rhythm to crawl, jump, and swing through obstacles.
The game does not have a hint system, but there is no penalty for failure, encouraging endless experimentation.