# Z vs HellManager

The clearest difference is rating: HellManager at 4.8 against Z's 3.3. HellManager also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 306). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Z sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and HellManager sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HellManager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HellManager has 7.1K ratings behind it against 306, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Z's written reviews are positive against 37% of HellManager's.

Z ships an update fortnightly, HellManager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Z | HellManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-machine/id1625313578/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellmanager/id6443788617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 306 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.9% of reviews | **37.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 277 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [Aloha Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532178516) |

## What reviewers say

### Z

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-machine/id1625313578)

Engage in thrilling zombie combat and upgrade your powerful Z-Machine. Battle through hordes of undead enemies to survive and conquer the apocalypse.

**Highlights:** Zombie combat, Vehicle upgrades, Horde survival, Apocalypse battles

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Character Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vehicule Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying zombie-killing experience
- 💡 Interesting concept and mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches preventing progress
- 💰 Paid features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing or freezing
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Paid features not functioning correctly

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to disable ads permanently
- Improved performance and stability


### HellManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellmanager/id6443788617)

An idle arcade game where you manage hell. Torture sinners to earn coins, upgrade buildings, and expand your infernal empire. Strategically place units and automate processes to become the ultimate boss of hell.

**Highlights:** Idle arcade gameplay, Sinners torture and management, Building upgrades and expansion, Strategic unit placement, Automated battle features, Empire development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dollar package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RV ticket 30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| RV ticket 50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 5 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 6 | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Engaging experience
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Progress not saved

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after ads
- Inconsistent performance
- Incorrect in-game data display

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and challenges
- Implement an ad-free version
- Improve save/load functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Z free?

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

### Is HellManager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Z or HellManager?

HellManager is rated higher. Z averages 3.3 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while HellManager averages 4.8 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Z or HellManager have ads?

Both Z and HellManager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Z or HellManager?

Z ships an update fortnightly, and HellManager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Z was updated on September 29, 2026 and HellManager on October 1, 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.*