# Zombies vs Ninja vs Plants vs Goblins 3

The clearest difference is rating: Zombies vs Ninja at 4.4 against Plants vs Goblins 3's 3.5. Zombies vs Ninja also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 44%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 43 months). Plants vs Goblins 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zombies vs Ninja sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Plants vs Goblins 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zombies vs Ninja holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zombies vs Ninja has 562 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Zombies vs Ninja's written reviews are positive against 44% of Plants vs Goblins 3's.

Zombies vs Ninja ships an update fortnightly, Plants vs Goblins 3 every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombies vs Ninja | Plants vs Goblins 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (562 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombies-vs-ninja/id465574967/reviews)** | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plants-vs-goblins-3/id1445167843/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **562** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 43 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 55 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bakumens Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/331752704) | [Aleksey Tselinko](https://appshunter.io/developer/806103660) |

## What reviewers say

### Zombies vs Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombies-vs-ninja/id465574967)

Engage in a thrilling zombie-slaying adventure as a ninja. Strategically shoot shurikens and bombs to defend your homeland from hordes of zombies and powerful bosses. Earn coins, unlock new weapons, and collect daily surprises to aid your fight.

**Highlights:** Shoot shurikens and bombs, Defeat various zombie types, Battle zombie bosses, Unlock weapon power levels, Collect coins and daily surprises, Switch dart types during gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Darts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Ecstasy bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Darts | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Darts | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4200 Darts | $7.99 | one-time |
| 33 Bombs | $9.99 | one-time |
| 33 Keys | $9.99 | one-time |
| 333 Bombs | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Entertaining gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept of ninjas vs. zombies
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 👍 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Runs out of darts too quickly
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Freezing during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels and boss battles
- Ability to earn more darts without purchases
- Power-ups or upgrades
- Difficulty settings
- Multiplayer or co-op mode


### Plants vs Goblins 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plants-vs-goblins-3/id1445167843)

Defend the Garden Kingdom from a new goblin invasion in this action-packed strategy game. Recruit new plant warriors, upgrade powerful skills, and uncover secrets to drive back the enemy.

**Highlights:** New plant warrior types, Vicious new goblin enemies, Upgradeable special skills, Mysterious benefactor character, Diverse quest system, Daily free rewards, Goblin information library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zombies vs Ninja free?

Zombies vs Ninja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plants vs Goblins 3 free?

Plants vs Goblins 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zombies vs Ninja or Plants vs Goblins 3?

Zombies vs Ninja is rated higher. Zombies vs Ninja averages 4.4 out of 5 from 562 ratings, while Plants vs Goblins 3 averages 3.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Zombies vs Ninja or Plants vs Goblins 3 have ads?

Both Zombies vs Ninja and Plants vs Goblins 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zombies vs Ninja or Plants vs Goblins 3?

Zombies vs Ninja ships an update fortnightly, and Plants vs Goblins 3 every 43 months. Most recently, Zombies vs Ninja was updated on October 21, 2026 and Plants vs Goblins 3 on October 24, 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.*