# REDCON vs Final Outpost

The clearest difference is rating: REDCON at 4.3 against Final Outpost's 4.0. Final Outpost's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. REDCON sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Final Outpost sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

REDCON holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of REDCON's written reviews are positive against 67% of Final Outpost's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

REDCON ships an update monthly, Final Outpost every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | REDCON | Final Outpost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redcon/id1091375305/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost/id1425444801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **66.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [David Peroutka](https://appshunter.io/developer/317379085) | [Exabyte Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786545756) |

## What reviewers say

### REDCON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redcon/id1091375305)

Command your fortress in a perpetual war, managing resources and directing troops to defend against enemies and achieve objectives. Strategize with active pause, customize your base, and deploy a vast arsenal to conquer your foes.

**Highlights:** Build and customize battle fortress, Use Active Pause for strategic orders, Command vast arsenal of weapons, Manage ammo, power, and manpower, Replay levels and farm perks, Infiltrate, Annihilate, or grind targets

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REDCON 2+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 1+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 1++ | $3.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 1 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Well-designed user interface
- 💡 Interesting story and world-building
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding experience
- 👍 Satisfying progression and sense of accomplishment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall to access full game content
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes and unbalanced levels
- 🔒 Limited replay value after completing campaign
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working
- Inconsistent enemy AI behavior
- Graphical glitches on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Sandbox/custom level editor
- Difficulty options or customization
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Expanded story and additional campaigns


### Final Outpost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost/id1425444801)

Lead the last remnants of civilization to survive a zombie apocalypse. Build and manage your outpost, assign citizens to vital tasks, and craft weapons to defend against the undead. Balance resources, research, and defense to ensure your community's survival.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade outpost structures, Manage citizen jobs and skills, Craft weapons and tools, Scavenge and manage resources, Defend against zombie attacks, Simulated weather and day/night cycle

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Set Traps | $0.79 | one-time |
| Set Traps | $0.99 | one-time |
| Continue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional Save Slots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ambush Survivors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ambush Survivors | $2.99 | one-time |
| Search for Resources | $4.99 | one-time |
| Search for Resources | $7.99 | one-time |
| Raid Nearby Settlement | $12.99 | one-time |
| Raid Nearby Settlement | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Challenging but fun
- 👍 No ads or pay-to-win
- 🚀 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty scaling
- 🔍 Repetitive late-game
- 🐛 Unresponsive workers
- 🔍 Tedious resource management

**Reported bugs**

- Workers not responding
- Snipers/guards not activating
- Resources disappearing
- Progress reset after updates
- Zombie invincibility glitch

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode
- Difficulty settings
- Ability to rearrange outpost
- More building/job variety
- Skill progression for workers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REDCON free?

REDCON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Final Outpost free?

Final Outpost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, REDCON or Final Outpost?

REDCON is rated higher. REDCON averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Final Outpost averages 4.0 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do REDCON or Final Outpost have ads?

Neither REDCON nor Final Outpost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, REDCON or Final Outpost?

REDCON ships an update monthly, and Final Outpost every 9 days. Most recently, REDCON was updated on September 23, 2026 and Final Outpost on September 25, 2026.

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