# BoxHead vs Zombies vs Overrun

The clearest difference is rating: Overrun at 4.6 against BoxHead vs Zombies's 2.7. Overrun also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 12). BoxHead vs Zombies's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overrun sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. BoxHead vs Zombies asks for nothing beyond the download.

Overrun holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Overrun has 13K 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 76% of Overrun's.

BoxHead vs Zombies ships an update every 17 months, Overrun every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoxHead vs Zombies | Overrun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxhead-vs-zombies/id1459651348/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overrun-offline-tower-defense/id1534241963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 484 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Apps Bergman Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117417290) | [Wildfire Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425919511) |

## 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


### Overrun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overrun-offline-tower-defense/id1534241963)

Lead a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world, building defenses and managing your team to fight off waves of attacking zombies. Collect loot, upgrade structures, and acquire powerful weapons to survive the undead horde.

**Highlights:** Wave-based zombie combat, Base building and defense upgrades, Item and weapon collection, Survivor team management, Survivor leveling and upgrades, Mid-wave item usage

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Z Bucks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Power Up Item Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Z Bucks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explosive Item Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flaming Item Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Z Bucks | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Fun and creative concept
- 🕹️ Engaging tower defense mechanics
- 💰 Decent in-game rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Unbalanced difficulty progression
- 🔍 Limited camera controls

**Reported bugs**

- Survivors randomly dying during build phase
- Survivors getting stuck or behaving erratically
- Endless loading screen and save data loss issues
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs

**Requested features**

- Sandbox/custom game mode
- More varied map/level designs
- Improved survivor management
- Ability to upgrade/enhance defenses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoxHead vs Zombies free?

BoxHead vs Zombies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Overrun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BoxHead vs Zombies or Overrun?

Overrun is rated higher. BoxHead vs Zombies averages 2.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Overrun averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do BoxHead vs Zombies or Overrun have ads?

Both BoxHead vs Zombies and Overrun show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BoxHead vs Zombies or Overrun?

BoxHead vs Zombies ships an update every 17 months, and Overrun every 5 days. Most recently, BoxHead vs Zombies was updated on September 18, 2026 and Overrun on October 1, 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.*