# Dead Zed vs Zombie Dozen

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zombie Dozen at none against Dead Zed's 11. Zombie Dozen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Dead Zed's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dead Zed sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Zombie Dozen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zombie Dozen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Zed has 3.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dead Zed ships an update every 3 months, Zombie Dozen every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Zed | Zombie Dozen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-zed/id1354745865/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-dozen/id1661070691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 385 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Not Doppler](https://appshunter.io/developer/554937502) | [Rachan Neamprasert](https://appshunter.io/developer/659914988) |

## 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 Dozen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-dozen/id1661070691)

Defend your base from waves of zombies in this side-scrolling shooter. Collect money from defeated enemies to purchase new weapons and repair defenses. Survive as long as possible against the undead horde.

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling shooting gameplay, Base defense mechanics, Collect money from zombies, Purchase new guns, Repair base defenses, Survive for as long as possible

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Zed free?

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

### Is Zombie Dozen free?

Zombie Dozen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Zombie Dozen is rated higher. Dead Zed averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Zombie Dozen averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Dead Zed shows ads; Zombie Dozen does not.

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

Dead Zed ships an update every 3 months, and Zombie Dozen every 2 days. Most recently, Dead Zed was updated on October 24, 2026 and Zombie Dozen on October 24, 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.*