# LifeAfter vs DARKEST DAYS

The clearest difference is ads: DARKEST DAYS at none against LifeAfter's shown. DARKEST DAYS also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). LifeAfter's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 424) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

DARKEST DAYS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LifeAfter has 18K ratings behind it against 424, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of LifeAfter's written reviews are positive against 56% of DARKEST DAYS's.

LifeAfter ships an update every 4 weeks, DARKEST DAYS every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LifeAfter | DARKEST DAYS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeafter/id1441752845/reviews) | **[4.2 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkest-days/id1640452951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 424 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | **56.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 3.6 GB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | [NetEase Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/874255382) | [NHN Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708107055) |

## What reviewers say

### LifeAfter

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

**Currently charting:** #153 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


### DARKEST DAYS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkest-days/id1640452951)

Explore a post-apocalyptic open world filled with zombies, uncover the virus's origin, and build a sanctuary. Survive by scavenging, crafting, and fighting hordes with various vehicles and weapons. Engage in both cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Vehicle collection and upgrades, Zombie combat, Base building and community management, Multiplayer modes (co-op and PvP), Story progression

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner-Only Lucky Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Construction Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Red Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Red Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Red Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Red Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Standard Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,740 Red Diamonds | $12.99 | one-time |
| Luna Bloody | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Open world zombie survival
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Controller support
- 👍 Short load times
- 👍 Smooth inventory management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Performance issues and lags
- 🐛 Excessive gas consumption
- 🐛 Difficulty in solo play

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when looting
- Game stays at loading screen
- Glitches and inconsistencies

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Ability to turn off invites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LifeAfter free?

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

### Is DARKEST DAYS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LifeAfter or DARKEST DAYS?

DARKEST DAYS is rated higher. LifeAfter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while DARKEST DAYS averages 4.2 from 424 ratings.

### Do LifeAfter or DARKEST DAYS have ads?

LifeAfter shows ads; DARKEST DAYS does not.

### Which is updated more often, LifeAfter or DARKEST DAYS?

LifeAfter ships an update every 4 weeks, and DARKEST DAYS every 9 days. Most recently, LifeAfter was updated on November 13, 2026 and DARKEST DAYS on November 12, 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.*