Comparison

LifeAfter vs Once Human

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LifeAfter

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
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This isn't just an update. It's the "Reconstruction" of a fallen world. April 17th, "Rebirth Day" is coming. -The Vast Open World- From snow mountain to beach, from forest to desert, from swamp to city... The vast Doomsday World is full of crises, yet offers endless possibilities. Here, you need to scavenge resources, build infrastructure, fend off zombie invasions, and build your own shelter. -Keep Hope Alive- When the doomsday came, zombies took over the world, collapsing social order and turning the familiar world unrecognizable. With the zombies craving human settlements, the harsh climate and scant resources, it’s hard to get by. In the doomsday seas, there resides even more dangerous new Infected and colossal mutant creatures that can sink boats effortlessly…... Danger is all around. You must keep calm and live on by any means necessary! -Make Survival Friends- You’ll encounter other Survivors during your doomsday exploration. Maybe you’re tired of all the zombie crying and night wind howling when you’re traveling alone. Try to open up, break bread with friends, talk all night long, and piece by piece create a peaceful shelter together. -Experience Half-Zombie Survival- The organization Dawn Break claims that human still has a chance after being bitten by zombie—to live as a "Revenant", abandon the human identity, appearance and abilities, and change forever. It sounds risky, but what would you choose if it’s matter of life and death?

About

Once Human

Embark on a multiplayer survival adventure in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by an alien substance. Team up with friends to battle monstrous creatures, build a sanctuary, and uncover the truth behind the world's collapse. Harness supernatural powers to fight, rebuild, or dominate.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer open-world survival
  • Post-apocalyptic setting
  • Base building and customization
  • Battle monstrous aberrations
  • Harness supernatural powers
  • Team up with friends
  • Collect and train Deviation Pals
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Once Human is a Strange Worlds Survival Game set in a bizarre, apocalyptic world. Fight side by side with friends for survival resources, build your home territory, and overcome the terrifying unknown together as you uncover the truth behind the fall of the world. You were once human. Do you still hold the answer to what it means to be human? World Awakened They were buses, TVs, and chairs. Now they walk, speak, and stare. Scavenge or Die Old-world scrap keeps you alive. Anomalies power your gear and home. Squad Up Capture the Anomalies you defeat. Yesterday's enemy is tomorrow's ally. Craft Weapons Turn scrap and Anomaly power into hundreds of deadly, custom weapons. Build Your Home They chop wood, mine ore, and tend fields. This home runs on all of you. Become Them Shed your humanity. Fuse with defeated Anomalies and wield their power. Continuous Meta Pass Subscription Activation Instructions 1. MonthlyMeta Pass Activation Instructions --Subscription Period: 1 Month --Subscription Price: 4.99 USD per month 2. Other Rules --Payment: Charges will be deducted via the user's iTunes account. Payment is made upon user confirmation of purchase. --Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration. Upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription cycle. --Cancel Renewal: To cancel renewal, please operate at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends. Operation method: From the Home page, go to [Settings] —> Tap [iTunes Store & App Store] —> Tap [Apple ID], select [View Apple ID] —> [Account Settings] —> Tap [Subscriptions], then tap [Cancel Subscription]. --NetEase Games License and Service T&c: https://protocol.unisdk.easebar.com/release/latest_v487.html --NetEase Games Privacy Policy: https://protocol.unisdk.easebar.com/release/latest_v475.html

Screenshots

LifeAfter4 screens
Once Human4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Once Human at 4.6 against LifeAfter's 4.0. Once Human also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#46 vs #167). LifeAfter's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LifeAfter sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Once Human sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Once Human holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 17K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of LifeAfter's written reviews are positive against 57% of Once Human's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LifeAfter ships an update every 3 weeks, Once Human monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
LifeAfter versus Once Human: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifeAfterOnce Human
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (18K ratings)4.6 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.0% of reviews57.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better17K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#167#46 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.7 GB3.7 GB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNetEase GamesNETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD

Customer experience

LifeAfter

All ratings18,216 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews1,184 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral14.2%
Negative32.8%

Once Human

All ratings16,777 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews2,275 reviews
Positive57.2%
Neutral11.3%
Negative31.4%

User reviews

LifeAfter

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Once Human

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game with immersive graphics
  • 👍 Solid gameplay mechanics
  • 💡 Unique and challenging features
  • 🎮 Enjoyable on both PC and mobile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional performance and graphics issues
  • 🔋 High storage requirements on mobile
  • 🕹️ Lack of controller support on mobile

Bugs and requests

LifeAfter

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Once Human

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Network errors preventing login
  • Stuck on character creation screen
  • Persistent bugs with garage and storage

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved mobile controls and responsiveness
  • More customization options for character and base
  • Seamless cross-platform progression

In-app purchases

11 purchases

LifeAfter

One-time11
  • 小把信用点$0.99
  • 基础定制礼包$0.99
  • 中级定制礼包$1.99
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  • 中把信用点$4.99
  • 联盟会员$4.99
  • 小袋信用点$7.99
  • 中袋信用点$14.99
  • 希望基金$14.99
  • 小箱信用点$29.99
  • 中箱信用点$46.99
  • 超大箱信用点$99.99
16 purchases

Once Human

One-time16
  • Shining New Star Selection Pack$0.99
  • Abyssal Whale Dream Gift Pack$0.99
  • 60 Crystgin$0.99
Show 13 more
  • Shining Newbie Pack$0.99
  • 330 Crystgin$4.99
  • Meta Pass$4.99
  • Battle Pass (Advanced)$9.99
  • Battle Pass (Upgrade)$13.99
  • 1090 Crystgin$14.99
  • Golden Accord: Astral Ride$14.99
  • Reward Covenant$19.99
  • Battle Pass (Deluxe)$21.49
  • Battle Pass (Deluxe)$23.99
  • 2280 Crystgin$29.99
  • 3880 Crystgin$49.99
  • 7880 Crystgin$99.99

Questions

Is LifeAfter free?
LifeAfter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Once Human free?
Once Human is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LifeAfter or Once Human?
Once Human is rated higher. LifeAfter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Once Human averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.
Do LifeAfter or Once Human have ads?
LifeAfter shows ads; Once Human does not.
Which is updated more often, LifeAfter or Once Human?
LifeAfter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Once Human monthly. Most recently, LifeAfter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Once Human on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, LifeAfter or Once Human?
LifeAfter currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and Once Human at #46. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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