# ZOOKEEPER BATTLE

> Puzzle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id548270497](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id548270497)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id548270497`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KITERETSU INC.
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (572 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.8.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2012-08-23
- **Size:** 161 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zookeeper-battle/id548270497)
- **Website:** [http://kiteretsu.jp/app-ads.txt](http://kiteretsu.jp/app-ads.txt)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://kiteretsu.jp/iphone/privacy/index\_en.html](https://kiteretsu.jp/iphone/privacy/index_en.html)

## Description

ZOOKEEPER BATTLE is a fast-paced battle puzzle that reimagines the classic ZOOKEEPER experience as competitive, real-time battles. With over 10 million downloads and features like rankings, avatars, and item collection, you line up animals to earn ATTACK and DEFENSE points in quick 30-second rounds and challenge friends.

### How to play
Slide animals to form lines of three or more to catch them, then score ATTACK and DEFENSE. When a round ends and a player's LIFE is depleted, the higher LIFE wins; in a tie, you continue to the next round. Invite friends to earn rewards like power bottles and the Hot Air Balloon. Tips include coordinating with your opponent's panel layout, aiming for the Lucky animal, and building active chains. If a connection drops, scores are calculated from the previous game. By installing or updating, you agree to the terms of service at https://kiteretsu.jp/terms/.

## Rankings

- #69,821 — Overall
- #41 — battle

## Review summary

Players generally praise Zookeeper Battle for fun, addictive battle gameplay and its nostalgic appeal, with many longtime players returning. However, the consensus across reviews is that server connectivity and prize/reward bugs regularly disrupt play, and monetization—pacing, pay-to-win elements, and intrusive ads—causes frustration. Some praise the lack of mandatory ads and the optional gachas, plus ongoing events, but UI pop-ups and balance concerns temper the experience. Overall, the game remains appealing for fans but suffers from technical and monetization-related issues.

### Pros

- Fun, addictive core gameplay and engaging battles.
- Nostalgia and loyalty from long-time players who keep coming back.
- Gacha is optional and monetization is not mandatory, with many reviews noting no forced ads.
- Varied events and game modes provide ongoing content to keep the experience fresh.

### Cons

- Frequent server connectivity and login issues that disrupt play.
- Monetization concerns including pay-to-win elements and intrusive ads or pop-ups.
- Bugs with rewards/prizes and event points (prize awarding failures and miscalculations).
- Annoying UI with constant pop-ups and a sluggish interface.

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