Comparison

Box Zombies vs SOM

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

SOM

Engage in skill-based, first-person multiplayer combat with no auto-aim. Compete in diverse game modes and on unique maps. Customize your weapons with community-created skins.

Highlights
  • Skill-based first-person shooter
  • Multiple competitive game modes
  • Weapon skin customization
  • Community skin gallery
  • 9 unique maps
  • No auto-aim
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StrikeOut is a competitive first-person shooter. Choose your team and lead it to victory. Your reaction and skill are crucial here. Gameplay: This is a first-person shooter with no auto-aiming—only skill will lead you to victory. Defeat the opposing team or be the top player in two different game modes. Multiplayer: StrikeOut is a multiplayer FPS where you compete against real players on various maps and in different game modes. Cases: Open cases to get weapon skins. There are three types of skins: COMMON, RARE, and EPIC. The Common case contains standard skins, while Rare and Epic cases offer more exclusive designs. Game Modes: - Classic Mode Two teams, one goal—eliminate the enemy team. Show your skill, speed, and tactics. It won’t be easy! - Gun Game A brand-new mode with 16 weapon levels. Earn 3 points to advance to the next weapon. Your team won’t harm you, but only one can be the winner! SOM: Creator Unleash your creativity! Design your own weapon skins by choosing from available textures or uploading your own. SOM: Gallery A creative hub for artists. Share your skins with the community! The best skins will be featured and sold in the next season. Maps: The game offers 9 unique maps: Skyscraper, Train Station, Overkill, Tram Depot, Desert 2, Desert City, Trix, Warehouse, and 3000$. Each map has its own unique features—pick one that suits your playstyle! Victory awaits!

Screenshots

Box Zombies4 screens
SOM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SOM at 4.7 against Box Zombies's 4.3. SOM also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 SOM sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SOM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 228 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Box Zombies's written reviews are positive against 70% of SOM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Box Zombies versus SOM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox ZombiesSOM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (81 ratings)4.7 (228 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews69.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81228 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB325 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBrett PotomacKirill Diolog

Customer experience

Box Zombies

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

SOM

All ratings228 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral11.4%
Negative19.0%

Bugs and requests

Box Zombies

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SOM

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes and freezes
  • Matchmaking/online connectivity problems
  • Weapon/shooting issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more maps and game modes
  • Implement customization options (weapons, skins, etc.)
  • Introduce respawning and team deathmatch
  • Add controller support
  • Improve weapon mechanics and feedback

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Box Zombies

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

SOM

One-time13
  • 100 coins$0.99
  • Rare case$1.49
  • 220 coins$1.99
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  • Rare case$1.99
  • Event case$1.99
  • Event case$2.99
  • Epic case$3.99
  • Event case$3.99
  • Epic case$4.99
  • Event case$4.99
  • 1000 coins$7.99
  • 1500 coins$7.99
  • 5000 coins$19.99

Questions

Is Box Zombies free?
Box Zombies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SOM free?
SOM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Box Zombies or SOM?
SOM is rated higher. Box Zombies averages 4.3 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while SOM averages 4.7 from 228 ratings.
Do Box Zombies or SOM have ads?
Both Box Zombies and SOM show ads.
Which is updated more often, Box Zombies or SOM?
Box Zombies ships an update every 3 weeks, and SOM every 3 weeks. Most recently, Box Zombies was updated on August 26, 2026 and SOM on September 19, 2026.

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