Stick Squad vs Dead Zed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stick Squad
Join a sniper crew on a global mission to save the world in this action-packed shooter. Engage in fast-paced combat or precise long-range eliminations with a vast arsenal of upgradable weapons. Experience a humorous story with character customization and slow-motion effects.
- Engaging story with humor
- Over 30 diverse missions
- 20+ weapons with upgrades
- Character customization
- Slow-motion and bullet time effects
- Facebook friend competition
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Take the Shot! Every bullet counts in the next epic entry of the Stick Squad saga. This time around, world-class sniper Damien Walker and assault specialist Ron Hawkings are on a suicide mission to save the world. Embark on a breakneck journey across the globe and uncover an over the top story that does not take itself too serious. Shoot your way through hordes of bad guys or take your time and eliminate them from a distance. Every mission requires a unique approach but always has the same result: dead bodies dropping on the floor. To get the job done you can choose from 20+ weapons, each with tons of upgrades. The possibilities are nearly limitless! The Stick Squad guys have the right tool for every encounter. - Hilarious yet engaging story - 15+ Weapons with tons of upgrades - More than 30 diverse missions - Full character customization - Slow Mo and bullet time effects - Compete against friends on Facebook
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.
- Zombie shooting gameplay
- Base defense mechanics
- Weapon unlocking and upgrades
- Multiple weapon types
- Progression through new locations
- Horde survival challenges
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stick Squad at none against Dead Zed's shown. Stick Squad also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Stick Squad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dead Zed sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stick Squad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Stick Squad's written reviews are positive against 71% of Dead Zed's.
| Parameter | Stick Squad | Dead Zed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better | 4.6 (3.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews — better | 70.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | 3.6K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 385 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG | Not Doppler |
Customer experience
Stick Squad
Dead Zed
User reviews
Stick Squad
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great game
- 🔫 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💎 Hidden gem
- 🎯 Satisfying sniper mechanics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Battery/energy recharge issues
- 🔋 Energy doesn't refill when app is closed
- 🤑 Monetization/pay-to-play concerns
- 🤬 Inappropriate language for 12+ rating
Dead Zed
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Stick Squad
Reported bugs
3 issues- Black screen issue when starting the game
- Ads not working properly for energy refills
- Inconsistent headshot mechanics
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back previous Stick Squad games
- Add more missions and updates
- Improve energy/battery recharge system
- Consider increasing age rating for language
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
Stick Squad
- Pile of coins$0.99
- Small Supply of Hints$0.99
- Small Supply of Stamina$0.99
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- Bag of Coins$1.99
- Package of Stamina$1.99
- Crate of Hints$2.99
- Endless Crate of Stamina$3.99
- Vault of Coins$5.99
- Elite Bundle - Sale$6.99
- Elite Bundle$9.99
Dead Zed
- Small Coinz Pack$1.99
- Starter Pack Offer$2.99
- Medium Coinz Pack$4.99
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- Medium Gold Pack$4.99
- Starter Pack 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









