# BoxHead vs Zombies 2 vs Idle Zombie Wave

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Zombie Wave at 4.6 against BoxHead vs Zombies 2's 3.8. Idle Zombie Wave also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (490 vs 5). BoxHead vs Zombies 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Zombie Wave sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. BoxHead vs Zombies 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Zombie Wave holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Zombie Wave has 490 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of BoxHead vs Zombies 2's written reviews are positive against 82% of Idle Zombie Wave's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BoxHead vs Zombies 2 ships an update every 13 months, Idle Zombie Wave weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoxHead vs Zombies 2 | Idle Zombie Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxhead-vs-zombies-2/id1499893768/reviews) | **[4.6 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-zombie-wave-survival-td/id6557082435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **490** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 81.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Apps Bergman Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117417290) | [LEGUAS INTREPIDAS UNIPESSOAL LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691318234) |

## What reviewers say

### BoxHead vs Zombies 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxhead-vs-zombies-2/id1499893768)

Engage in an intense zombie apocalypse, battling waves of the undead with a vast arsenal of weapons and upgrades. Explore dynamic maps and utilize game-changing power-ups to survive and climb global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Diverse weapons arsenal, Dynamic maps with unique challenges, Game-changing power-ups, Global leaderboard competition, Unlockable weapons and upgrades

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Zombie Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-zombie-wave-survival-td/id6557082435)

Lead an elite squad of survivors against endless zombie waves in this addictive idle tower defense game. Build your defenses, combine unique roguelike skills, and upgrade weapons. Progress continues even when you're offline.

**Highlights:** Tactical idle defense with auto-battles, Roguelike skill synergies and item combinations, Recruit and evolve over 30 unique survivors, Strategic Adjutant pairings for combat enhancement, Challenging game modes including boss raids, Offline progression and AFK rewards

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Few diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Upgrade Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Star Upgrade Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mercenaries | $2.99 | one-time |
| Many diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Luna | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Kai Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Ruby Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Hunter Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Cameron Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Alex Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Level Fund Upgrade 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Surprise gift pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Hazard Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Mei Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Dylan | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Massive diamonds | $8.99 | one-time |
| Level Fund Upgrade 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent VIP | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Minimal ads
- 🚀 Easy to pick up and play
- 👍 Great time-waster

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Forced unskippable ads
- 🐛 Difficulty distinguishing item rarity for colorblind users

**Reported bugs**

- Endless challenge mode not working after update
- Level 20 difficulty spike

**Requested features**

- Colorblind mode or item labeling
- Reduced ad duration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoxHead vs Zombies 2 free?

BoxHead vs Zombies 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Zombie Wave free?

Idle Zombie Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BoxHead vs Zombies 2 or Idle Zombie Wave?

Idle Zombie Wave is rated higher. BoxHead vs Zombies 2 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Idle Zombie Wave averages 4.6 from 490 ratings.

### Do BoxHead vs Zombies 2 or Idle Zombie Wave have ads?

Both BoxHead vs Zombies 2 and Idle Zombie Wave show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BoxHead vs Zombies 2 or Idle Zombie Wave?

BoxHead vs Zombies 2 ships an update every 13 months, and Idle Zombie Wave weekly. Most recently, BoxHead vs Zombies 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Idle Zombie Wave on October 30, 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.*