Comparison

Space Frontier vs Zombie 1985

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

Head to head
About

Space Frontier

Launch rockets to orbit and beyond to colonize Mars in this addictive physics game. Earn in-game currency to upgrade your rockets and compete for high scores. Easy to learn, but challenging to master, offering endless replayability.

Highlights
  • One-button gameplay
  • Fun, fast physics
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
  • Colonize Mars
  • Earn in-game currency
  • Buy new rocket parts
  • Multiple rocket styles
Features
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Blast off to the stratosphere and colonize Mars in Space Frontier, the addictive physics rocket game that your friends will want to play—but they can’t! Because it’s your phone. But hey! They can download it on theirs, too. In fact, you want them to do that. So you can pound them into dust with your superior rocket scores! In Space Frontier your mission is to launch your rocket as high in to the orbit as possible and beyond to Mars. Earn in-game currency from launches and hard working Martians. Invest it to acquire new parts/styles, and send more people to mars! Easy to play but hard to master gameplay means you’ll be coming back again and again for one more boost. Ridiculously Cool Features List: ◉ One-button gameplay ◉ Fun, fast physics ◉ Easy to learn, hard to master ◉ Colonize Mars ◉ Infinite variety and replayability ◉ Earn in-game currency to buy new rocket parts ◉ More than sixteen rocket styles to try

About

Zombie 1985

Features
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It's 1985. The dead are rising. You're all that stands between humanity and extinction. Zombie 1985 is a pulse-pounding top-down shooter that throws you into wave after wave of relentless undead. Armed with just a pistol and your wits, you'll fight through hordes of zombies in a desperate battle for survival. INTENSE ACTION Dual-stick controls for precise movement and aiming 4 enemy types: from shambling basics to devastating bosses Endless waves that push you to your limits Every second counts. Every shot matters. ARSENAL OF DESTRUCTION Start with a trusty pistol Unlock 6 devastating weapons: shotgun, laser, rocket launcher, SMG, sniper, flamethrower Each weapon has unique fire rates, damage, and tactical advantages Switch weapons mid-battle to adapt to the horde POWER UP OR PERISH Shield: Become invincible for precious seconds Speed Boost: Outrun the dead Damage Boost: Turn the tide with devastating firepower EARN & UPGRADE Collect coins by eliminating zombies Visit the Gun Shop and Power-Up Shop between waves Grind for rewards or speed up with coin packs Your strategy determines your survival RETRO VIBES, MODERN THRILLS Classic arcade shooter gameplay Nostalgic 1985 aesthetic Smooth 60 FPS action Epic soundtrack and satisfying SFX How long can you survive? The year is 1985. The apocalypse is now. Download Zombie 1985 and prove you have what it takes to outlast the horde.

Screenshots

Space Frontier4 screens
Zombie 19852 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zombie 1985 at every 2 days against Space Frontier's every 2 months. Space Frontier's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Space Frontier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zombie 1985 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Frontier ships an update every 2 months, Zombie 1985 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Space Frontier versus Zombie 1985: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace FrontierZombie 1985
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB5 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKetchappMark McCoy

Bugs and requests

Space Frontier

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Ads pop up during launch causing rocket to explode
  • Ads don't load properly
  • Game freezes and lags
  • Mute button doesn't work
  • Coins from ads not working correctly
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  • Rocket goes really slow due to glitches
  • Money randomly disappears

Requested features

16 requests
  • Add more planets
  • Add more content
  • Add more customization
  • Add more levels
  • Add more upgrades
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  • Add more planets to colonize
  • Add aliens and other obstacles
  • Add different types of people with different roles
  • Add more strategy elements
  • Add the ability to build on planets
  • Add the ability to travel between planets
  • Add the ability to steer the rocket
  • Add the ability to control the people
  • Add the ability to upgrade fuel efficiency, rocket size, etc.
  • Add the ability to choose fuel load
  • Add the ability to reach new planets beyond the solar system

Zombie 1985

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Space Frontier

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
3 purchases

Zombie 1985

One-time3
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • No ads starter pack$2.99
  • 2000 Coins$2.99

Questions

Is Space Frontier free?
Space Frontier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zombie 1985 free?
Zombie 1985 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Space Frontier or Zombie 1985 have ads?
Both Space Frontier and Zombie 1985 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Frontier or Zombie 1985?
Space Frontier ships an update every 2 months, and Zombie 1985 every 2 days. Most recently, Space Frontier was updated on October 21, 2026 and Zombie 1985 on October 6, 2026.

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