# Zombies vs Ninja vs Stupid Zombies 3

The clearest difference is rating: Stupid Zombies 3 at 4.8 against Zombies vs Ninja's 4.4. Stupid Zombies 3 also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 563). Zombies vs Ninja's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zombies vs Ninja sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Stupid Zombies 3 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stupid Zombies 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stupid Zombies 3 has 10K ratings behind it against 563, 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 87% of Stupid Zombies 3's.

Zombies vs Ninja ships an update fortnightly, Stupid Zombies 3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombies vs Ninja | Stupid Zombies 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (563 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombies-vs-ninja/id465574967/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-zombies-3/id979967712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 563 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bakumens Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/331752704) | [GameResort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301101149) |

## 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


### Stupid Zombies 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-zombies-3/id979967712)

Unleash explosive destruction and master geometry-based bank shots to defeat hordes of undead. Utilize a variety of unique weapons to send zombies flying and clear increasingly challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Geometry-based bank shots, Explosive zombie destruction, Four distinct weapons, 200 challenging levels, Combo scoring

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Loot Drop Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Gold Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Gorgeous graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic
- 🕹️ Great sequel to previous games
- ⏱️ Good time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy at higher levels
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Long wait times between lives

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing at certain levels
- Inconsistent zombie spawns
- Incorrect bullet trajectories

**Requested features**

- First-person mode
- More varied level designs
- Option to disable ads for a fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zombies vs Ninja free?

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

### Is Stupid Zombies 3 free?

Stupid Zombies 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Stupid Zombies 3 is rated higher. Zombies vs Ninja averages 4.4 out of 5 from 563 ratings, while Stupid Zombies 3 averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Zombies vs Ninja or Stupid Zombies 3 have ads?

Both Zombies vs Ninja and Stupid Zombies 3 show ads.

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

Zombies vs Ninja ships an update fortnightly, and Stupid Zombies 3 every 2 months. Most recently, Zombies vs Ninja was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stupid Zombies 3 on November 4, 2026.

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