# Dead Zed vs Zombie Royale

Dead Zed and Zombie Royale both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Dead Zed's written reviews are positive against 50% of Zombie Royale's. Zombie Royale's advantage is ratings volume (52K vs 3.6K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dead Zed sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Zombie Royale sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dead Zed against 4.6 for Zombie Royale. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zombie Royale has 52K ratings behind it against 3.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Dead Zed's written reviews are positive against 50% of Zombie Royale's.

Dead Zed ships an update every 3 months, Zombie Royale every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Zed | Zombie Royale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-zed/id1354745865/reviews)** | [4.6 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-royale/id1472026654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **52K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.8% of reviews** | 50.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 385 MB | 399 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Not Doppler](https://appshunter.io/developer/554937502) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Dead Zed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-zed/id1354745865)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coinz Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coinz Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coinz Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Coinz Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Zombie Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-royale/id1472026654)

Embark on a thrilling journey through a zombie-infested world. Wield an extensive arsenal of powerful weapons to survive the apocalypse and fight for your life. Explore the dangers and make your own choices to escape the chaos.

**Highlights:** Zombie apocalypse setting, Extensive weapon arsenal, Player choice and freedom, Survival gameplay, Thrilling action

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💎 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎯 Smooth shooting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels and content
- 💰 Excessive advertisements
- 🔧 Inconsistent controls and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Shooting and movement issues
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Progression and level selection problems

**Requested features**

- More gun variety and customization
- Melee weapons and equipment
- Endless mode and additional game modes
- Improved level design and progression
- Reduced advertisements or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Zed free?

Dead Zed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zombie Royale free?

Zombie Royale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dead Zed or Zombie Royale?

Dead Zed is rated higher. Dead Zed averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Zombie Royale averages 4.6 from 52K ratings.

### Do Dead Zed or Zombie Royale have ads?

Both Dead Zed and Zombie Royale show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dead Zed or Zombie Royale?

Dead Zed ships an update every 3 months, and Zombie Royale every 2 months. Most recently, Dead Zed was updated on October 26, 2026 and Zombie Royale on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*