Comparison

Stick Squad 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

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.

Highlights
  • Engaging story with humor
  • Over 30 diverse missions
  • 20+ weapons with upgrades
  • Character customization
  • Slow-motion and bullet time effects
  • Facebook friend competition
Features
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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

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

Stick Squad4 screens
Dead Zed4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stick Squad versus Dead Zed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStick SquadDead Zed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better4.6 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews88.3% of reviews — better70.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K3.6K — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB385 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KGNot Doppler

Customer experience

Stick Squad

All ratings1,254 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.2%

Dead Zed

All ratings3,559 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews308 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral13.0%
Negative16.2%

User reviews

Stick Squad

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What 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 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

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

10 purchases

Stick Squad

One-time10
  • Pile of coins$0.99
  • Small Supply of Hints$0.99
  • Small Supply of Stamina$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
10 purchases

Dead Zed

One-time10
  • 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

Questions

Is Stick Squad free?
Stick Squad 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, Stick Squad or Dead Zed?
Stick Squad is rated higher. Stick Squad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Dead Zed averages 4.6 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Stick Squad or Dead Zed have ads?
Dead Zed shows ads; Stick Squad does not.

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