Zip—Zap in IOS

Stuff that moves. Anyhow.

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

96/100

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 reviewed on: Wed Sep 04 2024

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.11Tue May 22 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

+ 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


Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 4836 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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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.

Features

1

Brilliant one-tap physics gameplay

2

Over 100 levels of increasing complexity

3

Tactile, toy-like mechanical feel

4

Minimalist and clean visual design

5

Completely premium experience with no ads

Tips

Promotion Videos

Zip—Zap: Chapter 1 Basic Movement Walkthrough & iOS Gameplay (by Philipp Stollenmayer / Kamibox) - YouTube

Related Videos

Zip—Zap: Chapter 1 Basic Movement Walkthrough & iOS Gameplay (by Philipp Stollenmayer / Kamibox) - YouTube

Zip Zap Puzzle Game NOOB Challenge - Game by Philipp Stollenmayer - YouTube

Zip Zap (by Philipp Stollenmayer) - puzzle game for android and iOS - gameplay. - YouTube

Zip Zap - Chapter 9: Synchroncities Solved and Walkthrough - YouTube

Zip—Zap By ( Philipp Stollenmayer ) IOS Trailer - YouTube

Zip Zap Zop Game - YouTube

Zip Zap Synchronicities World 9 Level 16 Walkthrough (Zip Zap 9-16) - YouTube

ZIP ZAP | ANDROID | iOS (iPhone & iPad) | GAMEPLAY - YouTube

News on this game

Game Design Deep Dive: Creating a one-touch platformer in ZIP ZAP
Game Design Deep Dive: Creating a one-touch platformer in ZIP ZAP

"I began to strip everything away that could lead to a problem, and ended up with the bare movement of the muscles" - Philipp Stollenmayer,...

Game Developer Sun Jul 16 2017

Game Day: Zip Zap
Game Day: Zip Zap

Zip Zap, by Philipp Stollenmayer, combines physics and timing in a unique and lighthearted puzzle game.

MacStories Fri Dec 16 2016

Gameplays

Q&A

The game does not have a hint system, but there is no penalty for failure, encouraging endless experimentation.

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