# Real Time Shields vs Super ZombieBox

The clearest difference is rating: Real Time Shields at 4.7 against Super ZombieBox's 3.8. Real Time Shields also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 686) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Super ZombieBox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 37%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Time Shields sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Super ZombieBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Real Time Shields holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Time Shields has 20K ratings behind it against 686, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Real Time Shields's written reviews are positive against 64% of Super ZombieBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Real Time Shields ships an update every 9 days, Super ZombieBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Time Shields | Super ZombieBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-shields/id1488739987/reviews)** | [3.8 (686 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-zombiebox/id1524283975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 686 |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | **64.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 373 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [Artem Karpenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524283977) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Time Shields

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-shields/id1488739987)

Defend your base by drawing defensive formations in real-time. Your troops will follow your commands as waves of invaders attack from various angles. Upgrade your units and equipment to survive increasingly challenging battles and defeat epic bosses.

**Highlights:** Draw defensive formations, Real-time troop command, Wave-based enemy attacks, Unit and equipment upgrades, Physics-based combat, Epic boss fights

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins (Tier) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 0) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 1) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (Interstitials) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (Rewarded) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Early Adopter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 2) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 3) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spartan Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 4) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great concept
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 💰 Good value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive and boring
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Lack of strategy
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades and progress not saving
- Ads not working properly
- Performance issues and lag

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Increased difficulty and challenge
- New unit types and formations
- Customization options
- Endless/survival mode


### Super ZombieBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-zombiebox/id1524283975)

Build and defend your colony against relentless zombie hordes in this open-ended sandbox survival game. Strategize, gather resources, craft weapons, and adapt your tactics to repel waves of undead. Play offline and experience an immersive apocalypse simulation.

**Highlights:** Colony building and management, Zombie defense strategy, Resource gathering and crafting, Dynamic zombie attacks, Open-ended sandbox gameplay, Offline play (airplane mode)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Entertaining concept
- 🔒 Potential for great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔒 Paywall for core features
- 👎 Underdeveloped and lacking content

**Reported bugs**

- Lumberjacks plant more trees than they cut down
- Weapons factories use resources even when not needed
- Restore purchases feature not working
- Characters get stuck or behave erratically
- Vehicles and fences don't function properly

**Requested features**

- Add more zombie types and enemy variety
- Improve AI behavior and pathfinding
- Implement more building and crafting options
- Add difficulty settings and survival mode
- Expand the map size and exploration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Time Shields free?

Real Time Shields is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Super ZombieBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Real Time Shields or Super ZombieBox?

Real Time Shields is rated higher. Real Time Shields averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Super ZombieBox averages 3.8 from 686 ratings.

### Do Real Time Shields or Super ZombieBox have ads?

Real Time Shields shows ads; Super ZombieBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Real Time Shields or Super ZombieBox?

Real Time Shields ships an update every 9 days, and Super ZombieBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Real Time Shields was updated on November 1, 2026 and Super ZombieBox on October 22, 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.*