Comparison

Pocket ZONE vs Doomdepths

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

Head to head
About

Pocket ZONE

Embark on a co-op survival adventure in a post-apocalyptic Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. This text quest and RPG hybrid features character customization, a detailed map, and a hardcore survival system. Trade with players and uncover the Zone's secrets.

Highlights
  • Co-op survival gameplay
  • Text quest and RPG mechanics
  • Character customization
  • Detailed Zone map
  • Player trading
  • Hardcore survival simulation
  • Random events and loot system
Features
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New co-op survival game from the developers of Pocket Survivor, Pocket Survivor 2, Pocket Survivor: Expansion has reached an unprecedented level of nuclear addicting mix in the direction of text quest and RPG, event visualization and hundreds of different character animations! A burning cocktail of unusual gameplay from the symbiosis of the Unique survival setting of the stalkers of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and the Role-playing System, a classic RPG in the spirit of the world of Fallout and the Wasteland! Artifacts and mutants, adventurers and bandits, endless generated events in the game with a well-thought-out role-playing system of classes and skills, as well as an indescribable atmosphere of loner survival in the brutal world of the Zone! - The zone challenges you! Can you survive in her strong embrace even for a day? - Your goal is to survive and become fabulously rich! - See the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and achieve your innermost dream with the help of the legendary Wishmaster. Or maybe you just want to get away from the gray and boring life of megalopolises and just wander through the wastelands of the earth, where a person is again left alone with an aggressive environment that dreams of devouring him? Features of the game: Create your own Hero from hundreds of visual body parts and high-quality RPG - role-playing system of character classes and their skills and abilities Large detailed map of the Zone with ten unique locations. Ability to exchange and trade found items between real players and friends. A hardcore real-life mobile survival system with the best RPG component inspired by the Fallout and Stalker series Interesting random text events, the outcome of which depends only on your choice and on external factors that directly affect your chances of survival. A complex and well-thought-out loot system, and more than a hundred random events while searching for and confronting the aggressive environment of the anomalous world of the Zone. Over 100 different types of weapons, armor, helmets, backpacks and costumes, including legendary and mythical items! Artifacts and the ability to equip them will add variability to the gameplay. Real radio stalkers in the spirit of the previous parts will help raise morale and survive in this abnormal world! Real survival simulation. You need to eat, drink, rest, sleep, and heal injuries and illnesses. Lack of a direct, linear plot, and the ability to study the world of the Zone and stalkers by indirect events. If you are a fan of games such as STALKER Shadow of Chernobyl, Call of Pripyat, Clear Sky, Metro 2033, Fallout, Exodus, then this game is definitely for you! Play as a stalker - the Hero of the Chernobyl Zone, who found himself in harsh post-apocalyptic conditions and help him survive in a world unfit for existence! We use the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Doomdepths

Embark on a turn-based roguelike adventure with classless character development and procedurally generated items. Explore a vast world, battle enemies, and unlock abilities in a game where every decision matters due to permadeath. Enjoy stunning graphics and immersive gameplay for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Turn-based roguelike gameplay
  • Classless character development
  • Procedurally generated items and upgrades
  • Permadeath
  • Unlockable abilities and upgrades
  • Stunning graphics
Features
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Step into a world of adventure with this exciting turn-based roguelike game, featuring classless development and procedurally generated items and upgrades. With endless possibilities and challenges around every corner, no two playthroughs are ever the same. Customize your character's abilities and skills to create a truly unique experience, and explore a vast world filled with danger and adventure. Battle fierce enemies, uncover hidden treasures, and use your wits and strategy to overcome even the toughest obstacles. As you progress, you'll unlock powerful abilities and upgrades, making each playthrough more exciting and rewarding than the last. But be warned - permadeath means that each decision could be your last. With stunning graphics and immersive gameplay, this turn-based roguelike game will keep you on the edge of your seat for hours on end. So what are you waiting for? Download now and see if you have what it takes to conquer the challenges that lie ahead.

Screenshots

Pocket ZONE4 screens
Doomdepths3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Doomdepths at none against Pocket ZONE's shown. Doomdepths also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Pocket ZONE's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 471). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Pocket ZONE sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Doomdepths sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket ZONE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket ZONE has 3.8K ratings behind it against 471, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Pocket ZONE's written reviews are positive against 82% of Doomdepths's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket ZONE ships an update every 2 months, Doomdepths every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pocket ZONE versus Doomdepths: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket ZONEDoomdepths
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.8K ratings) — better4.5 (471 ratings)
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.8K — better471
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB136 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAPPWILL COMPANY LTDKacper Jankowski

Customer experience

Pocket ZONE

All ratings3,758 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews412 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative13.8%

Doomdepths

All ratings471 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews379 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative10.8%

User reviews

Pocket ZONE

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great pocket version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games
  • 👍 Friendly community
  • 🤝 Supports developers
  • 🕹️ Unique and immersive gameplay
  • 🌆 Atmospheric and well-designed

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive and grindy progression
  • 🐛 Bugs causing loss of items
  • 🔍 Unclear tutorial and lack of guidance
  • 🔫 Unbalanced difficulty scaling
  • 💰 Premium currency tied to characters

Doomdepths

From 471 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Innovative mechanics
  • 🎨 Visually appealing
  • 🕹️ Satisfying combat

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of tutorials/explanations
  • 📱 UI/UX issues on newer devices
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🕰️ Slow progression

Bugs and requests

Pocket ZONE

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Disappearing items in storage
  • Weapons getting deleted after repairs
  • Anomaly damage being inconsistent
  • Accuracy and hit chance issues
  • Language translation problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • More quests and story content
  • Ability to change character class
  • Improved inventory management
  • Multiplayer and co-op features
  • Ability to save progress across devices

Doomdepths

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Runs getting deleted if not completed
  • Inability to close ads or access UI elements
  • Weapon unequipping issues
  • Poison damage not granting XP

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to opt out of talents
  • Better revival/checkpointing system
  • Improved audio/sound effects
  • More content and replayability
  • Clearer item/ability descriptions
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  • Separate scoreboards for different run types
  • Customizable UI/HUD layout

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pocket ZONE

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (1 Week)$2.997 Days
One-time10
  • Buy 500 Neuro$0.99
  • Buy 50000 Bruble$0.99
  • Buy 1000 Neuro$1.99
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  • Buy 2000 Neuro$3.99
  • Buy 5000 Neuro$5.99
  • Buy 10000 Neuro$8.99
  • Buy 1000000 Bruble$8.99
  • Buy 50000 Neuro$64.99
  • Buy 100000 Neuro$99.99
  • Buy 10000000 Bruble$99.99
23 purchases

Doomdepths

One-time23
  • Skeleton head$2.99
  • Resource pack$4.99
  • Bandit covers$4.99
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  • Blood gem$4.99
  • Skull of curses$4.99
  • Crystal$4.99
  • Hat of the dark mage$5.99
  • Pumpkin companion$5.99
  • Fire wisp$5.99
  • Rebel hat$5.99
  • Remove ads$9.99
  • Crown$9.99
  • Primal weapon$9.99
  • Blood border$9.99
  • Jester hat$9.99
  • Ancient warrior helmet$9.99
  • Beast border$9.99
  • Golden border$9.99
  • Galla the cat$9.99
  • Ancient border$14.99
  • Rainbow border$14.99
  • Mecha beast$17.99
  • Founder pack$24.99

Questions

Is Pocket ZONE free?
Pocket ZONE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doomdepths free?
Doomdepths is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket ZONE or Doomdepths?
Pocket ZONE is rated higher. Pocket ZONE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Doomdepths averages 4.5 from 471 ratings.
Do Pocket ZONE or Doomdepths have ads?
Pocket ZONE shows ads; Doomdepths does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket ZONE or Doomdepths?
Pocket ZONE ships an update every 2 months, and Doomdepths every 3 days. Most recently, Pocket ZONE was updated on October 16, 2026 and Doomdepths on October 15, 2026.

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