# LifeAfter vs Once Human

The clearest difference is rating: Once Human at 4.5 against LifeAfter's 4.0. Once Human also leads on ads (none vs shown). LifeAfter's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 291) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LifeAfter sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Once Human sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Once Human holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LifeAfter has 18K ratings behind it against 291, 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 55% of Once Human's.

LifeAfter ships an update every 3 weeks, Once Human monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LifeAfter | Once Human |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeafter/id1441752845/reviews) | **[4.5 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-human-raidzone/id6747735937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 291 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NetEase Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/874255382) | [NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225410) |

## What reviewers say

### LifeAfter

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

**Currently charting:** #171 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 (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 小把信用点 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 基础定制礼包 | $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


### Once Human

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-human-raidzone/id6747735937)

Engage in high-intensity PvP survival where every resource and victory must be fought for. Build bases, customize weapons, and utilize unique abilities to dominate a ruthless jungle. Victory is determined by skill and strategy in a fair, competitive environment.

**Highlights:** High-intensity PvP combat, Resource gathering and raiding, Base building and defense, Weapon and armor customization, Unique tactical abilities (Deviations), Fair competitive environment

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meta Pass(Subscription) | $4.99 | per month |
| Shining New Star Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Abyssal Whale Dream Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shining New Star  Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Player Sponsorship | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shining Newbie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Crystgin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Selection Gift Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Optional Reward1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Meta Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 330 Crystgin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass (Advanced) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Optional Reward2 | $11.49 | one-time |
| Battle Pass (Upgrade) | $13.99 | one-time |
| Abyssal Rune Gift Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1090 Crystgin | $14.99 | one-time |
| Luxurious Selection Gift Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Optional Reward3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass (Deluxe) | $21.49 | one-time |
| Battle Pass  (Deluxe) | $23.99 | one-time |
| Abyss Starforged Gift Pack I | $29.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Refund: Blazing Ring | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2280 Crystgin | $29.99 | one-time |
| Abyss Starforged Gift Pack II | $49.99 | one-time |
| 3880 Crystgin | $49.99 | one-time |
| Abyss Starforged Gift Pack III | $99.99 | one-time |
| 7880 Crystgin | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 4.5 from 291 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 October 17, 2026 and Once Human on October 17, 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.*