Comparison

Box Zombies vs Mr. Log

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

Head to head
About

Box Zombies

Engage in cooperative zombie survival across diverse maps, both pre-designed and procedurally generated. Utilize an arsenal of weapons and power-ups to fend off relentless hordes. Compete with friends for in-game rewards and ultimate bragging rights.

Highlights
  • Randomly generated maps
  • Pre-made maps
  • Unlockable characters
  • Co-operative online play
  • Gigantic zombie hordes
  • Day and night settings
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Fight through massive zombie hordes in this chaotic top-down survival shooter. Explore both randomly generated and handcrafted maps while unlocking new characters, weapons, and powerups. Cooperation is essential, but be careful of stray bullets and bouncing grenades! Survive Together: • Team up and stay close! The shared camera encourages players to stick together or risk getting left behind • Stock up on ammo before the round ends, or hope your favorite weapon spawns next round • Build defenses with sentry guns, barricades, mines, and more Features: • 15+ Characters to Unlock • Randomly Generated Maps (Singleplayer) • 10+ Handcrafted Maps (Singleplayer and Co-Op) • Singleplayer & Co-Operative Online Action • Gigantic Zombie Hordes • Strong Emphasis on Teamwork Thanks for playing!

About

Mr. Log

Guide a character through diverse environments, navigating obstacles with intuitive touchscreen controls. This handcrafted adventure features a unique art style and original soundtrack, offering a challenge for players of all ages.

Highlights
  • Handcrafted levels
  • Unique art style
  • Original soundtrack
  • Simple touchscreen controls
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Multiple worlds
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Guide Mr. Log through rivers, deserts, beaches, and more to unite him with his long-lost brother. Navigate increasingly difficult waterways by using up, down, and rotational touchscreen controls to avoid obstacles. Features: • Built with love from the ground up by a solo developer – every level is handcrafted and unique • No ads, in-game currency, or frustrating monetization • Worlds 1, 2, and a bonus seasonal world are completely free. A small one-time fee unlocks worlds 3+ • Ideal for all ages, from kids who want a cute adventure to experienced players looking for a challenge. Can you beat the game on hard mode? • Cute construction paper art style and tons of unique obstacles • Beautiful, original soundtrack created just for the game • Simple up, down, and rotational touchscreen controls • Each world introduces more challenges. Less than .5% can clear 100% of the game. Can you make it to the end? Download and play now! Mr. Log needs your help!

Screenshots

Box Zombies4 screens
Mr. Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mr. Log at 5.0 against Box Zombies's 4.3. Mr. Log also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Box Zombies sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Mr. Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mr. Log holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 46 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Box Zombies's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mr. Log's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Zombies ships an update every 3 weeks, Mr. Log monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Box Zombies versus Mr. Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox ZombiesMr. Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (81 ratings)5.0 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81 — better46
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB226 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBrett PotomacRobert Migrin

Customer experience

Box Zombies

All ratings80 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative31.6%

Mr. Log

All ratings45 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Box Zombies

One-time2
  • Box Zombies Special Offer$1.99
  • Box Zombies Ultimate$9.99
1 purchases

Mr. Log

One-time1
  • Worlds 3+$0.99

Questions

Is Box Zombies free?
Box Zombies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mr. Log free?
Mr. Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Box Zombies or Mr. Log?
Mr. Log is rated higher. Box Zombies averages 4.3 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Mr. Log averages 5.0 from 46 ratings.
Do Box Zombies or Mr. Log have ads?
Box Zombies shows ads; Mr. Log does not.
Which is updated more often, Box Zombies or Mr. Log?
Box Zombies ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mr. Log monthly. Most recently, Box Zombies was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mr. Log on October 20, 2026.

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