# Death Rover vs Trashbot

The clearest difference is update cadence: Death Rover at every 10 days against Trashbot's every 10 months. Death Rover also leads on ratings volume (501 vs 13) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Trashbot's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Death Rover sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Trashbot sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trashbot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Death Rover has 501 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Death Rover's written reviews are positive against 75% of Trashbot's.

Death Rover ships an update every 10 days, Trashbot every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Death Rover | Trashbot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-rover-space-zombie-rush/id1441028685/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trashbot-robots-constructor/id1453007974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **501** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binary Punch s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/993158105) | [Alexander Tavintsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453007973) |

## What reviewers say

### Death Rover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-rover-space-zombie-rush/id1441028685)

Pilot a space rover across alien planets to rescue colonists from zombie invaders. Explore diverse environments, battle monsters, and upgrade your vehicle with various enhancements. Experience realistic driving physics and a unique pixel art style in this action-adventure game.

**Highlights:** Space rover exploration, Fight alien zombies, Vehicle customization, Pixel art graphics, Realistic driving physics, Story-driven missions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Credits Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Giant Credits Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Credits doubler and no ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic retro graphics
- 🎨 Interesting story and setting
- 💡 Unique physics-based mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to progress past early levels
- 🔋 High energy consumption
- 🔒 Lack of difficulty options or accessibility features
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent vehicle flipping issues
- Inconsistent energy/fuel mechanics
- Progression blockers on later levels

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay completed levels
- More varied level designs and obstacles
- Additional vehicle and upgrade options
- Multiplayer or co-op modes


### Trashbot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trashbot-robots-constructor/id1453007974)

Build and battle custom robots in a post-apocalyptic world. Scavenge for parts, assemble unique machines with a manipulator and welder, and fight in tournaments and against enemy bases to save humanity.

**Highlights:** Robot assembly with manipulator and welding, Scavenge for parts and resources, Robot battles and constructor tournaments, Customizable robot parts, Capture enemy bases, Mobile assembly station in battle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Death Rover free?

Death Rover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trashbot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Death Rover or Trashbot?

Trashbot is rated higher. Death Rover averages 4.5 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while Trashbot averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Death Rover or Trashbot have ads?

Both Death Rover and Trashbot show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Death Rover or Trashbot?

Death Rover ships an update every 10 days, and Trashbot every 10 months. Most recently, Death Rover was updated on October 24, 2026 and Trashbot on October 23, 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.*