Comparison

Stupid Zombies vs Into the Dead

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

Head to head
About

Stupid Zombies

Defend humanity from hordes of the undead with a limited arsenal. Strategically use various ammo types and ricochets to clear 960 challenging levels. Master your aim and conserve ammo to survive the zombie apocalypse.

Highlights
  • 960 challenging levels
  • Limited ammo management
  • Ricochet bullet mechanics
  • Multiple ammo types (straight, grenades, split, buck, laser)
  • Strategic aiming
Features
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One man, one shotgun... and lots of stupid zombies. Those undead creatures are back, and you are humanity's last hope to keep them brainless. But beware, ammo is limited. You will have to get crafty and use the straight bullets, grenades, split, buck and laser shots in the most effective way possible to survive all 960 levels. Weekly VIP club subscription + Monthly VIP club subscription: Payment will be charged to your account at purchase confirmation. Your membership subscription will automatically renew if you don't turn off your membership subscription at least 24 hours before the renewal date. The account is charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: http://www.gameresort.com/privacy/ Terms of service: http://www.gameresort.com/terms-of-service/

About

Into the Dead

Survive a relentless zombie apocalypse by running as fast as possible. Arm yourself with powerful weapons and loyal companions to fend off the undead horde. Compete with friends and players worldwide for the highest scores in this intense survival experience.

Highlights
  • Intense zombie survival gameplay
  • Unlock weapons and perks
  • Collect canine companions
  • Mission sets for challenges
  • Global leaderboards and friend challenges
  • Multiple control schemes
Features
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Into the Dead throws you into the gruesome world of the zombie apocalypse where there are no second chances. Do what you have to in order to stay alive, keep moving as fast as you can, and protect yourself by any means necessary. When the Dead are rising, run! FEATURES: • Intense gameplay with stunning visuals, featuring Metal support, and high-quality sound design depicting a grim zombie apocalypse • Unlock an arsenal of powerful weapons and perks to help you stay alive • Collect loyal canine companions to help keep the horde off your back • Mission Sets provide constant challenges to overcome • Challenge your friends to beat your high scores and compete on global leaderboards with Facebook and GameCenter support • Multiple control schemes with 3D touch support (requires compatible device) • Share your runs with friends using ReplayKit (requires iOS 9) • Share progress between devices using iCloud • Ongoing updates to deliver new modes, features, and content We love to hear from our players! On Twitter? Drop us a line @pikpokgames and join the conversation with #IntoTheDead Into the Dead is free to play but offers some game items for purchase with real money.

Screenshots

Stupid Zombies4 screens
Into the Dead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stupid Zombies at 102K against Into the Dead's 11K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Stupid Zombies sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Into the Dead sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Stupid Zombies against 4.7 for Into the Dead. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stupid Zombies has 102K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Stupid Zombies's written reviews are positive against 90% of Into the Dead's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stupid Zombies ships an update every 2 months, Into the Dead every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stupid Zombies versus Into the Dead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStupid ZombiesInto the Dead
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (102K ratings) — better4.7 (11K ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings102K — better11K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB314 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGameResort LLCPikPok

Customer experience

Stupid Zombies

All ratings101,836 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews643 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.9%

Into the Dead

All ratings10,519 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews677 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.9%

User reviews

Stupid Zombies

From 102K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Challenging levels with strategic thinking
  • 👍 Simple yet enjoyable mechanics
  • 👍 Nostalgic value for long-time players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔋 Ads can interfere with gameplay

Into the Dead

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 💯 Classic zombie game
  • 🐕 Enjoyable dog companion

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Limited weapon variety without paying
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive environments

Bugs and requests

Stupid Zombies

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Certain levels are impossible to complete without using airstrikes
  • Inconsistent bullet trajectory and zombie behavior

Requested features

3 requests
  • More challenging levels for hardcore players
  • Cloud save functionality to sync progress across devices
  • Option to permanently remove ads through a one-time purchase

Into the Dead

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes during gameplay
  • Issues with ad integration disrupting gameplay

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and environments
  • Ability to purchase weapons with in-game currency
  • Improved story or narrative elements
  • Multiplayer or co-op functionality

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Stupid Zombies

Subscriptions2
  • VIP Club Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • VIP Club Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
One-time12
  • 5 Sniper Shots$0.99
  • 800 Coins$0.99
  • 5 Air Strikes$0.99
Show 9 more
  • 10 Air Strikes$1.99
  • 10 Sniper Shots$1.99
  • 3,000 Coins$2.99
  • 50 Sniper Shots$6.99
  • 50 Air Strikes$6.99
  • 100 Air Strikes$7.99
  • 100 Sniper Shots$7.99
  • 15,000 Coins$9.99
  • Remove Ads$14.99
10 purchases

Into the Dead

One-time10
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$2.99
  • Coin Doubler$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Premium Weapon - Crossbow$2.99
  • Wolf "Ghost"$3.99
  • Large Coin Pack$4.99
  • Companion: Sabre$4.99
  • Unlock all dogs (Blitz, Cairo, Titan, Ghost)$5.99
  • Huge Coin Pack$9.99
  • Super Coin Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Stupid Zombies free?
Stupid Zombies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Into the Dead free?
Into the Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stupid Zombies or Into the Dead?
Stupid Zombies is rated higher. Stupid Zombies averages 4.8 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while Into the Dead averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.
Do Stupid Zombies or Into the Dead have ads?
Both Stupid Zombies and Into the Dead show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stupid Zombies or Into the Dead?
Stupid Zombies ships an update every 2 months, and Into the Dead every 3 months. Most recently, Stupid Zombies was updated on November 1, 2026 and Into the Dead on November 1, 2026.

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