# Zombies VS Pirates vs Swamp Attack 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zombies VS Pirates at none against Swamp Attack 2's 24. Zombies VS Pirates also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Swamp Attack 2's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swamp Attack 2 sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Zombies VS Pirates asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swamp Attack 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swamp Attack 2 has 5.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Zombies VS Pirates ships an update every 6 months, Swamp Attack 2 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombies VS Pirates | Swamp Attack 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombies-vs-pirates/id1108827170/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swamp-attack-2/id1531686083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 48.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 169 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Johan Gerhard Ottens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035268522) | [Moving Eye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723546127) |

## What reviewers say

### Zombies VS Pirates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombies-vs-pirates/id1108827170)

Lead a zombie horde to defend a tropical island from invading pirates. Grow your army by biting enemies, destroy obstacles, and utilize power-ups to overcome pirate attacks. Unlock new costumes and face endless levels in a retro pixel art style.

**Highlights:** Side scrolling 2D action, Destructible environment, Fun power-ups, Unlockable costumes, Endless levels, Retro pixel art style, Inverse horde defense

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Swamp Attack 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swamp-attack-2/id1531686083)

Defend a swamp from mutant gators and other monsters in this action-packed tower defense game. Utilize a variety of weapons and enlist the help of family members to defeat waves of enemies across diverse global locations.

**Highlights:** Tower defense gameplay, Variety of weapons, Upgradeable guns, Family member allies, Multiple global levels, Monster and zombie enemies

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chain Offer Pack Extra Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Small Rank Up Pack -80% | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Rank Up Pack -80% | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer Pack Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small-Medium Rank Up Pack -80% | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack -80% | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium-Large Rank Up Pack -80% | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack - 80% off | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Winning Streak Offers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Rank Up Pack -80% | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Rank Up Pack -80% | $5.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season Catchup | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small-Medium Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small-Medium Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Medium-Large Gem Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Medium-Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Big Winning Streak Offers | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥳 Glad the gators are back
- 👍 Still one of the best games out there
- 🤩 Finally the game is here
- 🚀 Hours of fun
- 👍 No invasive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs to be fixed
- 🐛 Broken Purchases
- 🐛 Games broken
- 🐛 Update fail
- 🚫 False Advertising - Pay but still ads

**Reported bugs**

- Coins sometimes are good and 2x, but other times very low
- Spin is bugged sometimes and doesn't give a spin on a new day
- Broken omelette day game mode
- Mosquitos in top right corner cannot be shot
- Bugged levels in chapter 3 where you can't get max fireflies

**Requested features**

- Add Multiplayer mode from first game
- More defenses like the first version
- Make merch
- Add double coins permanently like the first game
- More levels and content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zombies VS Pirates free?

Zombies VS Pirates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Swamp Attack 2 free?

Swamp Attack 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zombies VS Pirates or Swamp Attack 2?

Swamp Attack 2 is rated higher. Zombies VS Pirates averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Swamp Attack 2 averages 4.8 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Zombies VS Pirates or Swamp Attack 2 have ads?

Swamp Attack 2 shows ads; Zombies VS Pirates does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zombies VS Pirates or Swamp Attack 2?

Zombies VS Pirates ships an update every 6 months, and Swamp Attack 2 every 8 days. Most recently, Zombies VS Pirates was updated on October 19, 2026 and Swamp Attack 2 on October 28, 2026.

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