# Earn to Die — Drive through zombies!

> Drive and upgrade vehicles to survive a zombie apocalypse. (iPhone/iPad app by Not Doppler.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earn-to-die/id554937499 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Not Doppler](https://appshunter.io/developer/554937502)
- Category: Games, Action, Racing
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 3,646 App Store ratings · 1,043 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earn-to-die/id554937499/reviews.md

## What is Earn to Die?

Drive your way through a zombie apocalypse!

Are you ready to drive for your life? The hit online game that enjoyed OVER 150 MILLION PLAYS has been revamped and re-engineered for the App Store, bigger and better than ever before!


** Top 10 iPhone app in over 40 countries! **


THE BEST OF THE ACTION, DRIVING AND UPGRADE GENRES
You're stranded in a desert surrounded by zombies. With only a run-down car and a small amount of cash at your disposal, your mission soon becomes clear – to drive through hordes of zombies in order to escape... alive!

Earn to Die sees you not only driving your way through hordes of zombies, but allows you to earn cash to upgrade, unlock and customise new vehicles. Is your vehicle not strong enough? Why not add a gun, or boosters, or even a spiked frame?



"An insane amount of fun ... never fails to bring a smile to my face" - 148Apps

"The more you play the better death machine you can build, and it is incredibly satisfying" - App All Knight

"Has you mowing down zombies like weeds." - AppAdvice

"It's a runner, except with cars. Also, it has zombies in it. Oh, and it's actually pretty cool." - Touch Arcade

"You’d have to be a zombie yourself not to enjoy jumping a schoolbus across a canyon" - Slide To Play

"We're serious, go download it now, it's oodles of mindless fun." - Pocket-lint



Key Features
● A brand new and extended STORY MODE which sees you driving cross-country during a zombie apocalypse
● 8 VEHICLES at your disposal, including a race-car, a truck and even a school bus!
● UPGRADES GALORE! Just unlocking a vehicle isn't enough, customise each vehicle with a range of upgrades
● Zombiesssssssssssss... Plenty of zombies... Be sure to introduce them to your car's front bumper
● A realistic ragdoll physics engine that allows you to crash into zombies and send them flying!
● Awesome animated sequences
● GAME CENTER support
● CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS for the best time in Championship Mode
● Survived the zombie apocalypse? Smash through pumpkins and unlock ACHIEVEMENTS in the brand new HALLOWEEN MODE


ALSO AVAILABLE IN HD 
A stunning HD version is also available for the iPad, with Retina support for the new iPad. iPad users can search Earn to Die HD on the App Store for the HD version.


With over 150 Million Plays to the original online version, be one of the first to download the extended, BIGGER and BETTER version for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.

## Key features

- Story mode
- Multiple vehicles
- Vehicle upgrades
- Zombie hordes
- Ragdoll physics
- Championship mode
- Halloween mode

## Chart rankings

- #78 in Top Paid · Games (US App Store)
- #18 in Top Paid · Action (US App Store)
- #3 in Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)
- #131 in Top Paid (US App Store)
- #182 in Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Earn to Die?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💎 Best game ever
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 🎮 Nostalgic and classic
- 🎨 Awesome graphics and music

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Overheats some devices
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Game is too short

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Progress reset issue
- Achievements not working
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- More levels and maps
- Additional vehicles and upgrades
- Ability to save progress
- Multiplayer mode
- Improved controls and camera

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,043)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earn-to-die/id554937499/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best game ever

*2026-08-01, version 1.0.24*

So fun super easy it’s one of the best games I’ve ever played.

### 5/5 — Nice Game

*2026-07-05, version 1.0.24*

I have one I like and it’s fun

### 5/5 — 7/10 solid game

*2026-06-28, version 1.0.24*

No ads just simple progression in vehicles and levels. It’s not like your playing a AAA title but fun game to play offline when your looking for a minute to kill some zombies and drive fast

### 3/5 — Хотел по ностальгировать но упёрся в лаги

*2026-03-14*

Каким то образом, iPhone 15 pro не может выдать стабильные кадры в этой игре и при этом очень сильно греется. Хотя эта игра стабильно работала даже на древних андройдах

### 5/5 — Незабытый шедевр

*2026-03-11*

Играл ещё в детстве, до сих пор захожу раз в пару лет…

### 5/5 — great game

*2026-02-17, version 1.0.24*

nostalgic game, used to play on y8 long time ago

### 5/5 — Good game

*2026-02-16, version 1.0.24*

I enjoyed this game

### 5/5 — The Best

*2026-02-01, version 1.0.24*

MY CHILDHOOD I LOVE THIS AND I STILL DO!

### 5/5 — My childhood

*2026-01-03, version 1.0.24*

This is the game I played 7 years ago and I’m now 14, I’ve always wanted to play this game again and I didn’t know the name, as soon as I saw it I couldn’t believe my eyes,I bought it and finished half the game In a day.simply a legendary game not a lot of people know about

### 1/5 — Ошибка скачивания

*2026-01-02*

Купил, а скачать не могу - ошибка

## Frequently asked questions about Earn to Die

### What is Earn to Die about?

Earn to Die is an action-driving game where you must drive through hordes of zombies in a desert wasteland. Your goal is to escape alive by earning cash to upgrade your vehicles, unlock new ones, and customize them with weapons and armor.

### What are the key features of Earn to Die?

Key features include a new and extended story mode, a variety of vehicles to unlock and upgrade, a realistic ragdoll physics engine for zombie destruction, and championship mode to challenge friends. There's also a special Halloween mode with pumpkins.

### How much does Earn to Die cost?

The application is a paid download. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description, indicating a one-time purchase for the full game.

### What devices is Earn to Die compatible with?

The game is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. An HD version with Retina support is also available for iPad users.

### What are some common use cases for Earn to Die?

Players use Earn to Die for quick, action-packed gaming sessions. It's ideal for those who enjoy the thrill of driving through obstacles, customizing vehicles, and overcoming challenging zombie scenarios in a post-apocalyptic setting.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.24 — 2017-09-21

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Updated with support for iOS 11

### 1.0.17 — 2014-12-17

- Support for iPhone 6 Plus resolution
- Added notifications for earning Game Center achievements in Halloween Mode
- Fixed the "Rate Us" dialogue for iOS 7 users.
- Slight performance improvements for users on older devices

### 1.0.8 — 2013-07-29

- Corrected an issue from the previous build which caused the game to crash for a small number of iPod touch (4th Generation) users

### 1.0.7 — 2013-06-17

- Improvements to game performance on older devices
- Privacy Policy link added
- This is only a minor update and doesn't contain new content. However be sure to Like us on Facebook to stay up to date with the latest news and developments

### 1.0.4 — 2012-10-25

Smash through pumpkins and unlock achievements in the brand new Halloween Mode!

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## More apps by Not Doppler

- [Earn to Die HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earn-to-die-hd/id554941343)
- [Earn to Die Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earn-to-die-lite/id573140287)
- [Earn to Die HD Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earn-to-die-hd-lite/id573143621)
- [Earn to Die 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earn-to-die-2/id891194610)
- [Earn to Die 2 Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earn-to-die-2-lite/id949255899)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*