# TheBackendMatch vs Nightmare

The clearest difference is ads: TheBackendMatch at none against Nightmare's shown. TheBackendMatch also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Nightmare's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TheBackendMatch ships an update every 5 months, Nightmare every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheBackendMatch | Nightmare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Size | 80 MB | 1020 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Hyunseung Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620279658) | [SangWon Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733581674) |

## What reviewers say

### TheBackendMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thebackendmatch/id1497264852)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nightmare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightmare-zombie/id6478642708)

Survive a relentless zombie horde in this top-down shooter. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, fight endless waves, and utilize various actions to overcome obstacles and puzzles. Gamepad support enhances the immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Top-down zombie shooting, RPG mode with random dungeons, Wave mode with endless zombies, Exploration and puzzle-solving, Gamepad support and haptic feedback, Rolling and jumping mechanics

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheBackendMatch free?

TheBackendMatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nightmare free?

Nightmare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TheBackendMatch or Nightmare have ads?

Nightmare shows ads; TheBackendMatch does not.

### Which is updated more often, TheBackendMatch or Nightmare?

TheBackendMatch ships an update every 5 months, and Nightmare every 5 weeks. Most recently, TheBackendMatch was updated on October 25, 2026 and Nightmare on October 25, 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.*