# Dead Zed vs Skate or Cry

The clearest difference is ads: Skate or Cry at none against Dead Zed's shown. Skate or Cry also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Dead Zed's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dead Zed sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Skate or Cry sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Skate or Cry 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dead Zed ships an update every 3 months, Skate or Cry every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Zed | Skate or Cry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-zed/id1354745865/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-or-cry/id6786392517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 385 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Doppler](https://appshunter.io/developer/554937502) | [JHEtch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779463896) |

## 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


### Skate or Cry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skate-or-cry/id6786392517)

An endless runner where you continuously skate, performing ollies and grinds. Navigate through changing day and night cycles while evading paparazzi and fans. Unlock cosmetic items and trails through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** One-button controls, Endless skating gameplay, Day/night world cycle, Grind combos, Paparazzi evasion, Unlockable cosmetic items

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thanks! | $0.99 | one-time |
| You're the best! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ride or die! | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Zed free?

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

### Is Skate or Cry free?

Skate or Cry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dead Zed or Skate or Cry?

Skate or Cry is rated higher. Dead Zed averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Skate or Cry averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Dead Zed or Skate or Cry have ads?

Dead Zed shows ads; Skate or Cry does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dead Zed or Skate or Cry?

Dead Zed ships an update every 3 months, and Skate or Cry every 2 days. Most recently, Dead Zed was updated on October 26, 2026 and Skate or Cry on October 22, 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.*