Comparison

Arkfront vs Drive to Die

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

Head to head
About

Arkfront

Guide humanity's last hope across the galaxy to a new home. Strategize in the hangar, customize ships and equipment, then engage in fast-paced arcade combat. Explore over 120 randomly generated levels, gather resources, and upgrade your arsenal for survival.

Highlights
  • Strategic hangar preparation
  • Customizable ship loadouts
  • Randomly generated campaigns
  • Fast-paced arcade action
  • Multiple game modes
  • Resource gathering and research
Features
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Guide your colony across the galaxy to reach Eden, the new home for mankind. “If you enjoy shooters with unique strategic twists then don’t hesitate to give Arkfront a shot…” - TouchArcade “…there’s sure to be heaps of content for you to work through on your way to finding that intergalactic paradise.” - PocketGamer “Arkfront is a MUST-HAVE!” - SnapAttack Supports: GameCenter achievements iCloud save syncing Haptic response during gameplay Plan ahead in the hangar, customize loadouts with upgradable equipment and ships, spend riches on new gear and research. Then plot your course through the Galactic Map towards Eden, defending the ARK and the future of humanity along with it. Gather resources and experience to use on future attempts. The campaign offers more than 120 levels to increase the diversity of each attempt. Find events for higher rewards and outposts for shopping and repairing along your way. FAST-PACED ACTION: Mobile first controls make high-paced arcade action simple to play, but hard to master. GALACTIC MAP: The Galactic Map system randomly generates new campaigns. Pulling from a collection of over 120 levels, each attempt is always unique. PREPARE: Build your custom loadout slots using the gear you want and set-off across the galaxy. Each attempt grants experience and coins to use on unlocking or leveling up powerups. 9 ships, 7 unique powerups, turrets, shield upgrades and 4 supers are available through the galaxy. WAYS TO PLAY: Play the campaign, a weekly challenge level, or alternative game modes like Countdown, Endless and Boss Rush. Arkfront demands short-term skill, medium-term preparation, and long-term planning in order to survive. SUPPORT: Twitter: @arkfront_game Email: shamus@arkfront.net

About

Drive to Die

Features
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A hero is in demand! Are you brave enough to drive your heart out and park right into the guts of the enemy? World is stripped from hope and peace advancing to become even worse. A Lone Survivor appears like a light in the dark to drive into the madness and chaos to bring back long forgotten sunny days and joy on this planet. Join the ride and revenge the fallen ones by running over unique zombies. Upgrade and unlock new skills to bring along, they might become your best friend! Once the planet is cleaned from nasty zombies, visit others to spread hope throughout the universe.

Screenshots

Arkfront4 screens
Drive to Die4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Drive to Die at Free against Arkfront's $3.99. Arkfront's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 39 months). On in-app purchases and device support 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

Drive to Die is free to download; Arkfront costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arkfront ships an update monthly, Drive to Die every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Arkfront versus Drive to Die: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkfrontDrive to Die
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 39 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB137 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperIntensity Faucet Games, Inc.Celik Berk Altingok

In-app purchases

None

Arkfront

No in-app purchases

None

Drive to Die

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arkfront free?
Arkfront costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drive to Die free?
Drive to Die is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arkfront or Drive to Die have ads?
Drive to Die shows ads; Arkfront does not.
Which is updated more often, Arkfront or Drive to Die?
Arkfront ships an update monthly, and Drive to Die every 39 months. Most recently, Arkfront was updated on November 2, 2026 and Drive to Die on October 27, 2026.

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