# Tap or Cry vs D.E.A.D. Protocol

The clearest difference is ads: D.E.A.D. Protocol at none against Tap or Cry's shown. D.E.A.D. Protocol also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Tap or Cry's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap or Cry sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and D.E.A.D. Protocol sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tap or Cry against 5.0 for D.E.A.D. Protocol. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: D.E.A.D. Protocol has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Tap or Cry ships an update every 9 months, D.E.A.D. Protocol every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap or Cry | D.E.A.D. Protocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-or-cry/id1486224146/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-protocol/id6739101470/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 677 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Northmice ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486224145) | [Nathan Sheets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783692340) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap or Cry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-or-cry/id1486224146)

Punch monsters, break bones, and detonate bombs to save the world from interdimensional portals. Collect power-ups, avoid traps, and enjoy a fun, arcade-style experience with great artwork and music. Play anywhere, anytime, even offline.

**Highlights:** Punching and combat mechanics, Collect power-ups and weapons, Avoid sneaky traps, Intense visual effects and artwork, Offline play supported, Arcade-style gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sack of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crate of shiny coins | $2.99 | one-time |


### D.E.A.D. Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-protocol/id6739101470)

Survive a zombie apocalypse with realistic shooting mechanics and a vast arsenal of upgradeable weapons. Customize your character and immerse yourself in detailed graphics as you face relentless hordes. Test your survival instincts in intense missions or see how long you can last.

**Highlights:** Realistic shooting mechanics, Upgradeable weapon arsenal, Customizable characters, Intense missions, Endless zombie hordes, Detailed graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lunchbox | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cooler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pantry | $4.99 | one-time |
| Truckload | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap or Cry free?

Tap or Cry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is D.E.A.D. Protocol free?

D.E.A.D. Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tap or Cry or D.E.A.D. Protocol?

Tap or Cry and D.E.A.D. Protocol are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Tap or Cry or D.E.A.D. Protocol have ads?

Tap or Cry shows ads; D.E.A.D. Protocol does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap or Cry or D.E.A.D. Protocol?

Tap or Cry ships an update every 9 months, and D.E.A.D. Protocol every 3 days. Most recently, Tap or Cry was updated on September 9, 2026 and D.E.A.D. Protocol on June 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.*