# LifeAfter vs Undawn

The clearest difference is rating: Undawn at 4.5 against LifeAfter's 4.0. Undawn also leads on ads (none vs shown). LifeAfter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LifeAfter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Undawn sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Undawn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 19K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 53% and 53% positive.

LifeAfter ships an update every 3 weeks, Undawn every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LifeAfter | Undawn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeafter/id1441752845/reviews) | **[4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/undawn/id1564044476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **53.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 3.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NetEase Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/874255382) | [PROXIMA BETA PTE.LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190539723) |

## What reviewers say

### LifeAfter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeafter/id1441752845)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore a vast post-apocalyptic world filled with dangers and opportunities. Scavenge, build, and survive against zombies and harsh environments. Connect with other survivors to rebuild society and face new threats, or embrace a half-zombie existence.

**Highlights:** Vast open-world exploration, Resource scavenging and building, Zombie invasion defense, Cooperative survival with friends, Half-zombie 'Revenant' gameplay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 小把信用点 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 中级定制礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 中把信用点 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 联盟会员 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 小袋信用点 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 中袋信用点 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 希望基金 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 小箱信用点 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 中箱信用点 | $46.99 | one-time |
| 超大箱信用点 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Immersive graphics
- 💡 Unique survival mechanics
- 🤝 Engaging community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Clunky controls
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending

**Reported bugs**

- Zombies resetting health when player moves away
- Inability to loot weapons from defeated enemies
- Glitches with resource transfer between devices

**Requested features**

- Offline single-player campaign
- Ability to change character appearance
- Improved quest tracking system
- Shared housing/base building with friends


### Undawn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/undawn/id1564044476)

Embark on an open-world survival adventure four years after a global disaster. Explore a shattered world, battle infected hordes and other survivors, and rebuild civilization. Manage survival indicators, craft tools, build bases, and form alliances to stay alive.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Survival mechanics (hunger, health, mood), Base building and customization, PvP and PvE combat, Crafting tools and weapons, Character and outfit customization, Alliances and trading

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ravens Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50RC | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ravens Advanced Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Card | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ravens Deluxe Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250RC | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Bulk Buy | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500RC | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000RC | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000RC | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 🔒 Immersive open world
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Customizable characters
- 🚀 Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 Long loading times
- 💰 Microtransactions
- 🔒 Lack of controller support
- 🐛 Account/progress loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on character naming screen
- Disappearing/lost game progress
- Unresponsive controls
- Persistent server connection issues

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve server stability
- Increase progression speed
- Expand PvP game modes
- Introduce more content updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LifeAfter free?

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

### Is Undawn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LifeAfter or Undawn?

Undawn is rated higher. LifeAfter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Undawn averages 4.5 from 19K ratings.

### Do LifeAfter or Undawn have ads?

LifeAfter shows ads; Undawn does not.

### Which is updated more often, LifeAfter or Undawn?

LifeAfter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Undawn every 4 months. Most recently, LifeAfter was updated on November 9, 2026 and Undawn on November 8, 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.*