Comparison

Apodaca 1890 vs Dead War

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Apodaca 1890

Embark on a challenging retro-style 2D platformer adventure through an ancient fortress. Navigate traps, overcome enemies, and master precise jumps to reach the end of this expansive, hand-crafted level.

Highlights
  • Retro-style 2D pixel art
  • Massive single-level design
  • Challenging traps and enemies
  • Classic jump-and-run gameplay
  • Simple, responsive controls
Features
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Can you conquer the old fortress? Step into Apodaca 1890, a massive retro-style 2D pixel art platformer packed with traps, enemies, and secrets. Your mission: reach the very end of the ancient fortress—if you can survive the journey. Explore hand-crafted areas filled with moving platforms, dangerous obstacles, and challenging jumps. Every section will test your timing, precision, and determination. Features: • One enormous level to complete from start to finish • Classic jump-and-run gameplay • Simple, responsive controls • Pixel art visuals inspired by classic games Will you have what it takes to master Apodaca 1890 and claim victory?

About

Dead War

Engage in a post-apocalyptic first-person shooter where you are humanity's last defense against hordes of the undead. Test your combat and strategic abilities in this intense survival experience.

Highlights
  • First-person shooter gameplay
  • Zombie survival theme
  • Intense action
  • Strategy elements
  • Post-apocalyptic setting
Features
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Welcome to a world in ruins, where humanity is on the brink of extinction and the undead roam hungry for human flesh. In "Dead War: Extreme Survival", you are the last hope of the human race in the midst of chaos. Get ready for an intense, action-packed first-person experience where your shooting and strategy skills will be tested to the maximum.

Screenshots

Apodaca 18903 screens
Dead War4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apodaca 1890 at 75% against Dead War's 0%. Apodaca 1890 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.5). Dead War's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Apodaca 1890 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Apodaca 1890's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dead War's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apodaca 1890 ships an update every 2 months, Dead War every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Apodaca 1890 versus Dead War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApodaca 1890Dead War
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB1.0 GB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAmado MataPaulo Vitor de Almeida Goncalves

Customer experience

Apodaca 1890

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Dead War

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Apodaca 1890

No in-app purchases

None

Dead War

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apodaca 1890 free?
Apodaca 1890 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dead War free?
Dead War is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Apodaca 1890 or Dead War?
Apodaca 1890 is rated higher. Apodaca 1890 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Dead War averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Apodaca 1890 or Dead War have ads?
Both Apodaca 1890 and Dead War show ads.
Which is updated more often, Apodaca 1890 or Dead War?
Apodaca 1890 ships an update every 2 months, and Dead War every 8 days. Most recently, Apodaca 1890 was updated on September 14, 2026 and Dead War on June 8, 2026.

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