# BoxHead vs Zombies vs Xeno Swarm

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoxHead vs Zombies | Xeno Swarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxhead-vs-zombies/id1459651348/reviews) | **[4.5 (762 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeno-swarm-alien-survivors/id1497499124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **762** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **58.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 522 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Apps Bergman Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117417290) | [TryAgain Game Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497499123) |

## What reviewers say

### BoxHead vs Zombies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxhead-vs-zombies/id1459651348)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Xeno Swarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeno-swarm-alien-survivors/id1497499124)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Planet Titan Survival Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Planet Mars Survival Kit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hero Level Up Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Essentials | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Super Top-Up | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Arsenal | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10x Epic Items | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Interesting space theme
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Performance issues and freezes
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🕹️ Overly grindy progression
- 🔍 Lack of clarity on game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*