# Plants vs. Zombies™ — Zombies are coming, have fun!

> Tower defense game where players use plants to defeat zombies. (iPhone/iPad app by Electronic Arts.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plants-vs-zombies/id893677096 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Electronic Arts](https://appshunter.io/developer/284800461)
- Category: Games, Action, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 927,567 App Store ratings · 4,504 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 172 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2014-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plants-vs-zombies/id893677096/reviews.md

## What is Plants vs. Zombies™?

This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items.

Get ready to soil your plants as a mob of fun-loving zombies is about to invade your home. Use your arsenal of 49 zombie-zapping plants — Peashooters, Wall-nuts, Cherry bombs and more — to mulchify 26 types of zombies before they break down your door.

This app offers in-app purchases. You may disable in-app purchasing using your device settings

WINNER OF OVER 30 GAME OF THE YEAR AWARDS*

50 FUN-DEAD LEVELS
Conquer all 50 levels of Adventure mode — through day, night, fog, in a swimming pool, on the rooftop and more. Plus fend off a continual wave of zombies as long as you can with Survival mode!

NOT GARDEN-VARIETY GHOULS
Battle zombie pole-vaulters, snorkelers, bucketheads and 26 more fun-dead zombies. Each has its own special skills, so you'll need to think fast and plant faster to combat them all.

SMARTER THAN YOUR AVERAGE ZOMBIE
Be careful how you use your limited supply of greens and seeds. Zombies love brains so much they'll jump, run, dance, swim and even eat plants to get into your house. Open the Almanac to learn more about all the zombies and plants to help plan your strategy.

FIGHT LONGER, GET STRONGER
Earn 49 powerful perennials as you progress and collect coins to buy a pet snail, power-ups and more.

GROW WITH YOUR GAME
Show off your zombie-zapping prowess by earning 46 awesome achievements.

COIN PACKS
Need coins for great new stuff? Buy up to 600,000 coins right from the Main Menu.

*Original PC downloadable game.

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## Key features

- 49 zombie-zapping plants
- 26 types of zombies
- 50 fun-dead levels
- Adventure and Survival modes
- Unlockable plants and power-ups
- Collect coins and earn achievements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Digger's Diamond Mine | $3.99 | one-time |
| Whirly-Blurry Speed Up Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Craaazy Speed Up Stash | $5.99 | one-time |
| Craaazy Speed Up Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Dr. Zomboss’ Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Dave's Lost Wallet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sunflower's Golden Chest | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marigold's Coin Pot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stinky's Secret Stash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Whirly-Blurry Speed Up Stash | $3.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #153 in Top Free · Games (US App Store)
- #20 in Top Free · Action (US App Store)
- #69 in Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Plants vs. Zombies™?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fantastic gameplay
- 💎 Addictive and engaging
- 🕹️ Nostalgic classic
- 🌱 Unique and creative plant/zombie mechanics
- 🎨 Charming art style

**Cons**

- 💸 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Progress resets and lost data
- 🤯 Frustrating ad-related issues (no skip option, crashes)
- 🤔 Questionable changes from original game

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes after ads
- Survival mode progress lost
- Purchased content not restoring
- Zen Garden and other features not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Restore original gameplay and features
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve stability and prevent progress loss
- Add more levels, mini-games, and content
- Improve customer support and bug fixes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 4,504)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plants-vs-zombies/id893677096/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This game is awesome

*2026-08-26, version 3.18.0*

I love all the characters they put and I hope this gane dose better next year

### 5/5 — The best game ever

*2026-08-26, version 3.18.0*

When your bored just play this it’s so fun

### 5/5 — PVZ

*2026-08-26, version 3.18.0*

Best game in history

### 3/5 — What's with the ads????

*2026-08-26, version 3.18.0*

There was none before

### 5/5 — Great game overall download

*2026-08-26, version 3.18.0*

😍😍 get this game it is amazing

### 1/5 — EA Is Trash

*2026-08-26, version 3.18.0*

EA ruins PvZ, they added billion of ads, micro transactions and YOU HAVE TO PAY A SUBSCRIPTION FOR NO ADS just get the DS or PC version because EA < PopCap (Before EA)

### 1/5 — lost $5

*2026-08-26, version 3.18.0*

paid $5 for money and after losing the account i cant get the purchase or money back

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-08-26, version 3.18.0*

Best game I ever played

### 1/5 — Ads glitch

*2026-08-26, version 3.18.0*

Long ads and when ads are done normally there is supposed to be a black x button to close the ads but because this is not here then it forces you to close the app. Very annoying and frustrating because I love the game.

### 2/5 — 广告太多了

*2026-08-26, version 3.18.0*

每次下一关和进入关卡都要看广告

## Frequently asked questions about Plants vs. Zombies™

### What is this app about?

This app is a strategy game where you defend your home from waves of zombies using a variety of unique plants. You'll need to strategically place your plants to stop the zombies before they reach your house.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include an arsenal of 49 different zombie-zapping plants, battling 26 distinct types of zombies, and progressing through 50 challenging levels in Adventure mode. There's also a Survival mode for endless zombie-fighting action.

### How much does this app cost?

The app itself is free to download and play. However, it offers in-app purchases for items like coin packs, which can help you acquire new plants and power-ups faster.

### What kind of devices is this app compatible with?

The description doesn't specify exact device compatibility, but it is a mobile application. You can typically find compatibility information on the app store page for your specific device.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for casual gaming sessions, providing a fun and engaging way to pass the time. It's also great for players who enjoy strategic thinking and planning, as well as those who appreciate humorous zombie-themed entertainment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.18.0 — 2026-08-25

Greetings zombie zappers! We’ve made some behind-the-scenes improvements to enhance your zombie-battling fun.

### 3.17.0 — 2026-07-31

Greetings zombie zappers! We’ve made some behind-the-scenes improvements to enhance your zombie-battling fun.

### 3.16.0 — 2026-05-12

Hello, smarty plants! Your zombie-zapping experience will get better with some behind-the-scenes updates and brain-picking improvements. As always, thanks for playing.

### 3.15.0 — 2026-03-12

Hello, smarty plants! Your zombie-zapping experience will get better with some behind-the-scenes updates and brain-picking improvements. As always, thanks for playing.

### 3.14.0 — 2025-12-16

Hello, smarty plants! Your zombie-zapping experience will get better with some behind-the-scenes updates and brain-picking improvements. As always, thanks for playing.

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