Comparison

Kill Shot Virus vs Dead Zed

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

Head to head
About

Kill Shot Virus

Engage in over 100 first-person shooter missions to combat a zombie pandemic. Utilize a vast arsenal of weapons and gear to eliminate various zombie types and protect survivors. Join factions, compete globally, and survive intense event modes.

Highlights
  • 100+ FPS missions
  • Large weapon arsenal
  • Apocalyptic gear customization
  • Power-ups
  • Faction creation and leaderboards
  • Global player competition
  • Event modes
Features
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STOP THE VIRUS! Play the #1 Zombie Shooter on Mobile! Protect Survivors, Eliminate Undead and Stop the Plague! IT’S A ZOMBIE PLAYGROUND OUT THERE! * Play through 100+ adrenaline-pumping first person shooter missions to prevent the spread of the zombie virus pandemic. * Terrorize the Undead up close and personal with a huge arsenal of Assault Rifles, Shotguns, Sniper Rifles and Machine Guns. * Stunning next-level graphics showcasing the zombie-infested chaos and infected city. * Fight and survive hordes of zombies including Screechers, Jumpers, Exploders and other horrible types of zombie monstrosities. KILL ZOMBIES AND LOOK DAMN GOOD DOING IT! * Get decked out with a wide variety of apocalyptic gear to survive the zombie invasion. * Need a boost? Unleash hell with power ups including Health Packs, Slow-mos, and Armor Piercing rounds. * Equip epic apocalyptic gear and weapons to unlock your full Zombie killing potential. JOIN WITH OTHER SURVIVORS * Create a survival faction and obliterate the Undead together! Climb the Leaderboards! * Compete against players and factions all over the world for Zombie glory! * Chat with your friends and allies as you battle your way through the Zombie Apocalypse! * Urban Onslaught and Urban Pandemic event modes have been included to survive against hordes of the infected and powerful boss-like super zombies. The Best FPS Zombie Survival Shooting Game on Mobile! Play Now for FREE! By downloading this app you are agreeing to be bound by the terms and conditions of Hothead's Terms of Use (www.hotheadgames.com/termsofuse) and are subject to Hothead's Privacy Policy (www.hotheadgames.com/privacy-policy). ©2021 Hothead Games Inc., Hothead, and Kill Shot Virus are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hothead Games Inc., all rights reserved.

About

Dead Zed

Defend your base against relentless zombie hordes in this action-packed shooter. Unlock and upgrade a variety of weapons, from handguns to sniper rifles, to build your ultimate arsenal. Progress through diverse, increasingly dangerous locations as you fight for survival.

Highlights
  • Zombie shooting gameplay
  • Base defense mechanics
  • Weapon unlocking and upgrades
  • Multiple weapon types
  • Progression through new locations
  • Horde survival challenges
Features
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Shoot down zombies and defend your base in this action-packed shooter based off the hit online game with MILLIONS of plays. The dead are coming back to life… monsters, driven by hunger… It’s time to sharpen your shooting skills as you fight to survive horde after horde of zombie attacks. CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON You wouldn’t go walking into the zombie apocalypse empty handed! Unlock and upgrade a range of weapons, including handguns, machine guns, crossbows, sniper rifles and more! Build the ultimate arsenal of weaponry that any true survivor of the apocalypse should have. In each round you can bring up to two weapons. Choose wisely! UNLOCK NEW LOCATIONS Nowhere is safe! Complete each location and move onto new ones as you search for a safe haven. Start in the once-peaceful suburbs and move onto new locations including eerie farms, an abandoned city, an industrial neighborhood and beyond! At each location you must protect your base from being infiltrated by zombies. FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL Surviving the zombie apocalypse won’t be easy. Have you got what it takes to defeat the zombie hordes? Download now and find out!

Screenshots

Kill Shot Virus4 screens
Dead Zed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kill Shot Virus at every 3 weeks against Dead Zed's every 3 months. Kill Shot Virus also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Kill Shot Virus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dead Zed sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Kill Shot Virus against 4.6 for Dead Zed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Kill Shot Virus's written reviews are positive against 71% of Dead Zed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kill Shot Virus ships an update every 3 weeks, Dead Zed every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kill Shot Virus versus Dead Zed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKill Shot VirusDead Zed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.9K ratings)4.6 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.5% of reviews70.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K3.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB385 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFresh Build Games Inc.Not Doppler

Customer experience

Kill Shot Virus

All ratings2,909 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews370 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral12.2%
Negative18.4%

Dead Zed

All ratings3,559 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews306 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral13.1%
Negative16.0%

User reviews

Kill Shot Virus

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 🔫 Fun zombie shooting
  • 💥 Satisfying kill effects
  • 🤖 Challenging enemies

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
  • 💰 Microtransactions feel required to progress
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Short and repetitive missions
  • 🔍 Lack of content updates

Dead Zed

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic and fun
  • 🚀 Smooth controls
  • 👍 Good graphics
  • 🚀 Lots of guns and upgrades

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Repetitive gameplay
  • 💰 Monetization issues (too many ads, expensive in-app purchases)
  • 🔒 Lack of features from previous versions (survivors, looting, etc.)

Bugs and requests

Kill Shot Virus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Missions failing to load
  • Freezing during gameplay
  • Inventory/upgrade issues
  • Connectivity problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • More regions and campaign content
  • Ability to customize character
  • Multiplayer/co-op modes
  • Improved progression system
  • Removal of energy/battery system

Dead Zed

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing issues with ads
  • Weapon accuracy and damage inconsistencies
  • Progression halted at certain levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Weapon customization options
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Improved survivor/base management system
  • Ability to spend accumulated credits

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Kill Shot Virus

One-time10
  • Pocket of Bucks$4.99
  • Welcome Bonus Pack$4.99
  • Gold Drop$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Pocket of Gold$4.99
  • Power Up Bonus$4.99
  • Special Offer (8)$4.99
  • Bag of Gold$9.99
  • Crate of Gold$19.99
  • Truckload of Gold$29.99
  • Vault of Gold$49.99
11 purchases

Dead Zed

One-time11
  • Small Coinz Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack Offer$2.99
  • Medium Coinz Pack$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Medium Gold Pack$4.99
  • Starter Pack Offer$4.99
  • Limited Time Offer$4.99
  • Large Coinz Pack$9.99
  • Large Gold Pack$9.99
  • Limited Time Offer$9.99
  • Ultimate Coinz Pack$19.99
  • Ultimate Gold Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Kill Shot Virus free?
Kill Shot Virus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dead Zed free?
Dead Zed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kill Shot Virus or Dead Zed?
Dead Zed is rated higher. Kill Shot Virus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Dead Zed averages 4.6 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Kill Shot Virus or Dead Zed have ads?
Both Kill Shot Virus and Dead Zed show ads.
Which is updated more often, Kill Shot Virus or Dead Zed?
Kill Shot Virus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dead Zed every 3 months. Most recently, Kill Shot Virus was updated on October 10, 2026 and Dead Zed on October 14, 2026.

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