Comparison

Age of Zombies® vs BoxHead vs Zombies 2

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

Head to head
About

Age of Zombies®

Embark on a time-traveling adventure to defeat zombie hordes with a charismatic protagonist. This twin-stick shooter offers a lighthearted story, diverse worlds, and a variety of weapons and power-ups. Play solo or with a friend in split-screen co-op.

Highlights
  • Time-traveling adventure
  • Twin-stick shooter gameplay
  • 24 levels across 8 worlds
  • 7 unique bosses
  • 8 primary and 8 secondary weapons
  • 5 power-ups
  • Split-screen co-op mode
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Age of Zombies, the nostalgic and thrilling twin-stick shooter, takes you through time to save the world from the undead menace with Barry Steakfries! Age of Zombies is ad-free, delivering pure, unadulterated fun with an unforgettable cast of characters. Experience a lighthearted, action-packed story that spans 24 levels across 8 diverse worlds. Confront 7 unique bosses, encounter a variety of zombie types, and compete in 12 Horde levels for a spot on the leaderboards. ● Equip yourself with powerful weapons and power-ups: ● 8 primary weapons and 8 secondary weapons, including sentry guns, to annihilate the relentless horde. ● 5 amazing power-ups, like riding a ferocious zombie T-Rex or zooming on a futuristic hoverboard! ● Play with friends in split-screen Co-op mode and enjoy remastered graphics and audio for an immersive experience. ● Rise through the ranks on online leaderboards and unlock achievements as you strive to become the ultimate zombie-slaying machine. ● Show the diabolical Professor Brains and his undead hordes that they're no match for Barry Steakfries and his arsenal of witty one-liners! Download Age of Zombies now and travel through time on an action-packed adventure to save the world from the clutches of the undead! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Kick off your Guest Access with 60 minutes of gameplay! If you like what you see, start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com **************************************** Terms of Use: https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement Privacy Policy: https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy

About

BoxHead vs Zombies 2

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
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Fight for Survival in the Ultimate Zombie Apocalypse! Face relentless waves of the undead and arm yourself to the teeth with an arsenal of powerful weapons and upgrades that unlock as you progress! From explosive shotguns to high-tech gadgets, every tool you unlock brings you closer to survival. - Diverse Weapons: Choose from a wide range of firearms, melee weapons, and special gear to annihilate the zombie hordes! - Dynamic Maps: Battle across multiple immersive environments, each with unique challenges and strategies! - Game-Changing Power-Ups: Unlock boosts, resources, and special abilities to turn the tide in your favor! Compete with players worldwide and climb the global leaderboard to prove you’re the ultimate zombie slayer! Can you survive the longest and claim the top spot? Download now and unleash chaos! KILL ALL THE ZOMBIES – YOUR SURVIVAL DEPENDS ON IT! Are you ready to be the last one standing?

Screenshots

Age of Zombies®4 screens
BoxHead vs Zombies 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BoxHead vs Zombies 2 at none against Age of Zombies®'s 9. BoxHead vs Zombies 2 also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 70%). Age of Zombies®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, rating and device support 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. Age of Zombies® sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BoxHead vs Zombies 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BoxHead vs Zombies 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Age of Zombies® has 988 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Age of Zombies®'s written reviews are positive against 86% of BoxHead vs Zombies 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Age of Zombies® ships an update every 5 weeks, BoxHead vs Zombies 2 every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Age of Zombies® versus BoxHead vs Zombies 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAge of Zombies®BoxHead vs Zombies 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (988 ratings)3.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.5% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings988 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size507 MB120 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperHalfbrick StudiosApps Bergman Ltda

Customer experience

Age of Zombies®

All ratings968 ratings
Positive65.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative28.9%
Written reviews1,365 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative24.2%

BoxHead vs Zombies 2

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Age of Zombies®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Achievements not tracking correctly
  • Horde mode issues with spawning and item crates
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more levels and content updates
  • Bring back the original 2D art style
  • Implement online/local multiplayer
  • Add character/weapon customization options
  • Provide a one-time purchase option

BoxHead vs Zombies 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Age of Zombies®

Subscriptions6
  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopters)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+2 variants$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+$39.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+1 Year trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99
None

BoxHead vs Zombies 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Age of Zombies® free?
Age of Zombies® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoxHead vs Zombies 2 free?
BoxHead vs Zombies 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Age of Zombies® or BoxHead vs Zombies 2?
BoxHead vs Zombies 2 is rated higher. Age of Zombies® averages 3.6 out of 5 from 988 ratings, while BoxHead vs Zombies 2 averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Age of Zombies® or BoxHead vs Zombies 2 have ads?
BoxHead vs Zombies 2 shows ads; Age of Zombies® does not.
Which is updated more often, Age of Zombies® or BoxHead vs Zombies 2?
Age of Zombies® ships an update every 5 weeks, and BoxHead vs Zombies 2 every 13 months. Most recently, Age of Zombies® was updated on October 24, 2026 and BoxHead vs Zombies 2 on September 25, 2026.

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