# Crowd Evolution! vs Z defense

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Z defense at 37% against Crowd Evolution!'s 6%. Z defense also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Crowd Evolution!'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crowd Evolution! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Z defense sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Z defense holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85K and 64K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Crowd Evolution!'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Z defense's.

Crowd Evolution! ships an update weekly, Z defense fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crowd Evolution! | Z defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (85K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-evolution/id1613908087/reviews) | **[4.7 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-defense-zombie-games/id1628327332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85K** | 64K |
| Positive reviews | 5.7% of reviews | **37.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 383 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### Crowd Evolution!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-evolution/id1613908087)

Grow and evolve your crowd to overcome challenges and defeat enemies. Strategically expand your numbers to achieve victory in this engaging game.

**Highlights:** Grow your crowd, Evolve your crowd, Beat enemies, Strategic crowd management, Progressive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Crowd Pass 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Noads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 4 | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth progression in the early levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤖 Lack of challenge and progression after a certain point
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially at higher levels
- 🔋 Game causes device overheating

**Reported bugs**

- Projectiles not registering properly at higher fire rates
- Bosses and enemies getting stuck and not moving
- Game freezing and crashing after certain levels

**Requested features**

- More challenging and diverse levels
- Meaningful progression system beyond just increasing stats
- Option to disable ads completely without having to watch them for rewards


### Z defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-defense-zombie-games/id1628327332)

Escape a relentless zombie tsunami by becoming a zombie catcher. Shoot hordes of undead, discover new zones, and upgrade weapons and companions to survive. Mow down billions of hungry zombies to secure your territory and stop their advance.

**Highlights:** Shoot zombie hordes, Discover new zones, Unlock and upgrade weapons, Unlock guard companions, Secure territory, Escape zombie tsunami

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subcription | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| Small gems pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank! | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium gems pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of weapons and upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels after a certain point
- 🔍 Lack of new content and maps
- 🔍 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, including crashes and camera issues

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible zombies
- Inability to upgrade or access certain features
- Camera issues and getting stuck in levels
- Purchased content not being delivered

**Requested features**

- More levels and maps
- Skill tree or progression system
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- Optimization for performance and reduced crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crowd Evolution! free?

Crowd Evolution! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Z defense free?

Z defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crowd Evolution! or Z defense?

Z defense is rated higher. Crowd Evolution! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 85K ratings, while Z defense averages 4.7 from 64K ratings.

### Do Crowd Evolution! or Z defense have ads?

Both Crowd Evolution! and Z defense show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crowd Evolution! or Z defense?

Crowd Evolution! ships an update weekly, and Z defense fortnightly. Most recently, Crowd Evolution! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Z defense on November 6, 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.*