Comparison

Devil Eater vs Don Zombie

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Devil Eater

Engage in stylish, rhythmic combat against demonic forces using cursed powers and dual pistols. Upgrade your hunter's skills and speed to purify doomed cities and prevent your soul from being consumed by darkness.

Highlights
  • Punish devils and purify cities
  • Stylish and rhythmic combat
  • Counter attack mechanic
  • SkillShot abilities
  • Hunter upgrade system
  • Offensive and defensive skill upgrades
Features
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'...After Elise's death, I have been cursed... Now is the time to hunt them back...with the dark power from the curse...' Punish the evils with cursed demonic force and duel pistols! You must continue to kill evils to guard your soul from demonic force taking over you... Game Features: ◈ DEVILS MUST DIE! Punish the devils and purify the doomed cities! ◈ Stylish & Rhythmical Actions Counter Attack : Counter the enemy's attack by guarding JUST in time! SkillShot : Bust away the devils in a sweep! ◈ Upgrade System - Train your hunter : Train hunter and upgrade various offensive/defensive skills and speed!

About

Don Zombie

Engage in a fast-paced 2D zombie shooter with satisfying gunplay and dynamic lighting. Master dual-stick controls to mow down hordes, unleash powerful abilities, and conquer numerous levels across a city overrun by the undead. Upgrade weapons and characters to become the ultimate survivor.

Highlights
  • Dual-stick controls
  • 80 handcrafted levels
  • Diverse enemy classes and bosses
  • 7 unlockable characters with unique ultimates
  • 14 upgradable weapons
  • Defend Your Home and Enemy Territory modes
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Cleanse the streets in Don Zombie: Guns and Gore — a fast, stylized 2D action shooter with dynamic lighting and crunchy, satisfying gunplay. Master responsive dual-stick controls, mow down hordes, and unleash over-the-top abilities as you fight through a city overrun by the undead. Campaign Conquer 80 handcrafted levels spread across 10 zones, including Downtown Streets, The Sewers, Ferris Wheel, Lab Factory, City Park, Metro Station, Research Facility, and the Cursed Forest. Every stage is built for quick, high-intensity fights where headshots deal extra damage and timing matters. Enemies & Bosses Face distinct zombie classes, hulking bosses, zombified animals, and twisted mutant creations. Learn their patterns, bait their attacks, and punish them with precision shots and heavy ordnance. Play Your Way 7 unlockable characters, each with a unique ultimate: Missile Strike, Bullet Time, Napalm Strike, Electro Shock, and more. 14 upgradable weapons to collect and max out: Shotgun, M16, Burner, AK-47, Mortar, Minigun, Bazooka, BFG, Railgun, and others. Equip a secondary defensive gear: Grenade, Gas Tank, Laser Mine, Molotov Cocktail, etc.—all upgradable. Add pre-mission boosts: Rush (move faster), an automatic Battle Drone, an automated Turret, or a Vest for extra armor. Jump into heavy metal with special levels that hand you a battle Tank or combat Mech for supreme firepower. Extra Modes Defend Your Home – Patrol a military base and hold against escalating waves. The longer you last, the higher you rank. Enemy Territory – Descend into a deep cave and slay as many zombies as possible. The deeper you go, the better your position on the ranking. Why You’ll Love It Arcade-tight dual-stick controls Dynamic lighting & effects that make every shot pop Meaty upgrades and build variety Short, intense missions perfect for on-the-go play Leaderboard-friendly score chasing and boss fights Lock, load, and purge the apocalypse. Upgrade your favorite guns, perfect your headshots, and become the last line of defense in Don Zombie: Guns and Gore.

Screenshots

Devil Eater4 screens
Don Zombie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Don Zombie at 4.7 against Devil Eater's 4.4. Don Zombie also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 157). Devil Eater's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (81% vs 64%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Devil Eater sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Don Zombie sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Don Zombie holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Don Zombie has 1.5K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Devil Eater's written reviews are positive against 64% of Don Zombie's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Devil Eater ships an update every 2 weeks, Don Zombie every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Devil Eater versus Don Zombie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevil EaterDon Zombie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (157 ratings)4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better64.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1571.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB250 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLoadComplete Co., LtdNo Six Five EOOD

Customer experience

Devil Eater

All ratings157 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative10.5%

Don Zombie

All ratings1,455 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative26.7%

User reviews

Devil Eater

From 157 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay loop
  • ⚡ Fast-paced arcade-style action
  • 🎯 Skill-based combat with timing mechanics
  • 💰 Free-to-play without mandatory spending
  • 🎨 Stylish noir aesthetic and graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent background glitching and visual issues
  • 🐛 Game-breaking weapon purchasing system
  • 🐛 Enemies disappearing with only health bars visible
  • 🐛 Performance lag and slowdowns
  • 🐛 Crashes without saving progress

Don Zombie

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing graphics
  • 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
  • 🤙 Enjoyable and challenging
  • 💎 Great value for free-to-play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization
  • 🤖 Lack of enemy variety

Bugs and requests

Devil Eater

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Weapon purchasing doesn't work - items don't stay purchased after buying
  • Gold currency goes negative when repeatedly attempting to buy weapons
  • Weapon menu doesn't close after purchase, allowing accidental double charges
  • Background glitches in and out causing visual disturbances and potential seizure triggers
  • Enemies disappear during background glitches, leaving only health bars
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  • Wolf enemy moves in slow motion during second attack, making counterattack timing impossible
  • Achievements don't unlock despite meeting requirements
  • Game crashes when purchasing items
  • Real money purchases not delivered despite charging account
  • Ad button unclickable - only ignore button works
  • Game freezes in same location repeatedly
  • Progress not saved after crashes
  • Parry/counter system feels offbeat and unresponsive
  • Character auto-shoots without player input

Requested features

10 requests
  • Restore old game mechanics and version
  • Bring back weapon and outfit customization
  • Add game mode variety
  • Implement 3D graphics improvements
  • Add horizontal character movement
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  • Provide language translation options
  • Allow players to choose upgrade paths
  • Separate old and new versions as distinct games
  • Reduce weapon pricing
  • Fix ad reward system

Don Zombie

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Chest opening issues
  • Crashes after iOS updates
  • Progression reset problems
  • Unresponsive customer support

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add melee weapons
  • Implement difficulty settings
  • Improve chest/reward system
  • Introduce online/co-op modes
  • Add more levels and content

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Devil Eater

One-time6
  • Lesson of the god$0.99
  • Lapis-Lazuli$1.99
  • Package:Weapon$1.99
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  • Package:Wing$4.99
  • Heavy Machine Gun$4.99
  • Package:GoldDoubler$9.99
10 purchases

Don Zombie

One-time10
  • Starter Offer$0.99
  • Set of Crystals$0.99
  • Superior Offer$1.99
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  • Double Set of Crystals$3.99
  • Grand Offer$3.99
  • 1200 Crystals Offer$4.99
  • Pack of Crystals$6.99
  • Big Pack of Crystals$11.99
  • Huge Pack of Crystals$24.99
  • Vault of Crystals$39.99

Questions

Is Devil Eater free?
Devil Eater is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Don Zombie free?
Don Zombie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Devil Eater or Don Zombie?
Don Zombie is rated higher. Devil Eater averages 4.4 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Don Zombie averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Devil Eater or Don Zombie have ads?
Both Devil Eater and Don Zombie show ads.
Which is updated more often, Devil Eater or Don Zombie?
Devil Eater ships an update every 2 weeks, and Don Zombie every 2 months. Most recently, Devil Eater was updated on November 2, 2026 and Don Zombie on November 6, 2026.

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