Comparison

BoxHead vs Zombies vs Xeno Swarm

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

Head to head
About

BoxHead vs Zombies

Battle endless waves of zombies with powerful weapons and upgrades. Customize your character with exclusive skins and team up with friends in online co-op mode to climb the global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Endless zombie waves
  • Unlockable weapons and upgrades
  • Exclusive character skins
  • Online co-op mode
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Conquer the Zombie Apocalypse and Prove You’re the Best! Face endless waves of zombies in an epic battle for survival! With powerful weapons and upgrades you unlock as you progress, every match is a new chance to push your limits. What awaits you: Devastating weapons – Unlock and master a variety of firearms to turn the tide in your favor. Exclusive skins – Customize your characters with unique skins and show off your style on the battlefield. Online co-op mode – Team up with your friends and survive the zombie hordes together! Global leaderboard – Compete with players from around the world and prove you’re the best! Do you have what it takes to survive? Download now and start your journey to DESTROY ALL ZOMBIES! Don’t just be another survivor... be the legend!

About

Xeno Swarm

Command the resistance in this hardcore, top-down sci-fi roguelike shooter. Engage in deep meta-progression, dynamic skill drafting, and intense boss fights while uncovering a mature, voice-acted narrative. Form guilds and participate in weekly events to survive the alien annihilation.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Skill Drafting
  • Intense Boss Fights
  • Deep Meta-Progression
  • RPG Talent Trees
  • Guilds and Live Ops
  • Voice-Acted Sci-Fi Narrative
Features
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COMMAND THE RESISTANCE. SURVIVE THE SWARM. Xeno Swarm is a hardcore, top-down sci-fi roguelike shooter where strategy, reflexes, and deep meta-progression are your only hopes against an endless alien annihilation. NOT JUST ANOTHER SURVIVOR GAME Dive into a gripping, fully voice-acted sci-fi narrative. You aren't just surviving; you are fighting for the future of humanity. Experience a mature storyline that unfolds as you conquer waves and unlock the secrets of the Xeno menace. DEEP ROGUELIKE ACTION & BULLET HELL • Dynamic Skill Drafting: Create game-breaking builds. Combine hundreds of tactical skills, devastating weapons, and futuristic tech. • Intense Boss Fights: Face massive alien monstrosities that will test your bullet-hell dodging skills to the limit. UNMATCHED META-PROGRESSION • Upgrade Everything: Enhance your armor, weapons, and base stats permanently between runs. • Talent Trees: Customize your playstyle with complex RPG talent trees that reward both aggressive and tactical gameplay. GUILDS, EVENTS & LIVE OPS • Form a Guild: Join forces with players worldwide. Complete cooperative guild missions and climb the global leaderboards. • Weekly Events: Participate in rotating live-ops, seasonal challenges, and limited-time game modes for exclusive epic gear. The universe is on the brink. Will you lead the charge, or be consumed by the Swarm?

Screenshots

BoxHead vs Zombies4 screens
Xeno Swarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Xeno Swarm at 4.5 against BoxHead vs Zombies's 2.7. Xeno Swarm also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (762 vs 12). BoxHead vs Zombies's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

Both are free to download. Xeno Swarm sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. BoxHead vs Zombies asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xeno Swarm holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xeno Swarm has 762 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of BoxHead vs Zombies's written reviews are positive against 59% of Xeno Swarm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoxHead vs Zombies ships an update every 17 months, Xeno Swarm every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BoxHead vs Zombies versus Xeno Swarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxHead vs ZombiesXeno Swarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (12 ratings)4.5 (762 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews58.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12762 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB522 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperApps Bergman LtdaTryAgain Game Studio

Customer experience

BoxHead vs Zombies

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%

Xeno Swarm

All ratings762 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral10.2%
Negative31.1%

Bugs and requests

BoxHead vs Zombies

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Xeno Swarm

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Stuck on loading screens
  • Disconnects during gameplay
  • Incorrect event timing
  • Perpetual item loading in store
  • Skill selection issues after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to choose specific skills
  • Fuse all option for items
  • Controller support
  • Reduced ad frequency
  • Improved server stability

In-app purchases

None

BoxHead vs Zombies

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Xeno Swarm

One-time13
  • Crystal Pack 1$1.99
  • Planet Titan Survival Kit$1.99
  • Welcome Pack$2.99
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  • Planet Mars Survival Kit$3.99
  • Hero Level Up Pack$4.99
  • Crystal Pack 2$4.99
  • Essentials$4.99
  • Battle Pass$6.99
  • Super Top-Up$9.99
  • Crystal Pack 3$9.99
  • Arsenal$9.99
  • 10x Epic Items$19.99
  • Crystal Pack 4$19.99

Questions

Is BoxHead vs Zombies free?
BoxHead vs Zombies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xeno Swarm free?
Xeno Swarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BoxHead vs Zombies or Xeno Swarm?
Xeno Swarm is rated higher. BoxHead vs Zombies averages 2.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Xeno Swarm averages 4.5 from 762 ratings.
Do BoxHead vs Zombies or Xeno Swarm have ads?
Both BoxHead vs Zombies and Xeno Swarm show ads.
Which is updated more often, BoxHead vs Zombies or Xeno Swarm?
BoxHead vs Zombies ships an update every 17 months, and Xeno Swarm every 2 weeks. Most recently, BoxHead vs Zombies was updated on October 25, 2026 and Xeno Swarm on October 30, 2026.

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