Comparison

Judge Dredd vs Zombies vs Duke Nukem

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

Head to head
About

Judge Dredd vs Zombies

Defend Mega-City One from a zombie apocalypse using futuristic weaponry. Blast through waves of undead across 30 levels, upgrading your arsenal and equipment for maximum impact. Earn stars and commendations for your combat prowess.

Highlights
  • Upgradeable weapons
  • Seven equipment upgrades
  • Thirty levels of gameplay
  • Star and Commendation system
  • Single-stick controls
  • Game Center achievements
Features
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JUDGEMENT IS COMING! You must protect Mega-City One from a zombie invasion! Arm yourself with a Lawgiver pistol and three other devastating, upgradable weapons. Fight four deadly zombie archetypes in thirty levels of game play. Choose from seven special upgrades to give you an edge over your undead foe! Earn stars and commendations based on performance. Ensure your Law meter is kept to maximum at all times by eliminating zombies, collecting shields and avoiding damage. Watch your ammo count as you blast through waves of attacking undead. When the going gets tough, upgrade your Lawgiver or try the Spitgun, Scattergun or Hi-Ex Launcher. Immerse yourself in a future world where the extreme is the norm! Judge Dredd vs. Zombies features: - Simple to learn and use 'Single-Stick' controls - Four upgradeable weapons - Seven equipment upgrades, from Body Armor to Iron Will - each gives a different combat advantage - Three episodes and thirty levels of game play, with high replayability - Star and Commendation system reward skilled gameplay - are you good enough to earn a Commendation? - Game Center support with 16 achievements to collect! - Universal App - supports iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch

About

Duke Nukem

Duke Nukem battles Mech Morphix's mutant army in New York City. This action-platformer blends classic Duke Nukem 3D gameplay with 2D sidescrolling elements. Utilize a variety of weapons and Duke's signature wit to save the city.

Highlights
  • 9 brand new weapons
  • 8 huge levels across NYC
  • Over 25 enemy types
  • Blend of 3D and 2D gameplay
  • Classic Duke Nukem action
Features
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toucharcade.com - "Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project is still a kick-ass trip" 148apps.com - "After pulling off around half an hour of playtime, it comfortably becomes one of the most fast-paced enjoyable platforming games I’ve played in a while" appgefahren.de - "Duke Nukem - Manhattan Project will certainly not disappoint fans of the series" Total Mutant Mayhem on iOS! Duke Nukem takes his Mighty Boot to the Big Apple. Using G.L.O.P.P. (Gluon Liquid Omega-Phased Plasma), the maniacal Mech Morphix has transformed the creatures of New York City into an army of bloodthirsty mutants. In Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project, Duke must deploy W.I.N. (Weapons, Insults and Name-Calling) to rid the city of goo-based bad guys, and return peace and tranquility to The City That Never Sleeps. Originally released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Duke Nukem in 2002, Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project blends together the best elements of Duke Nukem 3D and the best 2D sidescrolling of the first two games in the series, Duke Nukem and Duke Nukem II. From babes, bombs and Battlelords, to goggles, guns and Gargoyles, revisit Duke's dynasty with these re-released classics. Return to a time when the King Of Action didn't need regenerative health or auto-aim - a time when action games were actually about action, an era when heroes had the strength to carry as many guns as they wanted and use as many cheats as they needed. Celebrate Duke Nukem's 20th anniversary in sunshade-wearing, quick-quipping style with a title that - alongside the re-release of Duke's first two adventures - recognizes a series that's had a tremendous impact on an entire industry, and represents the best of Duke in a way that no other game could. *** Key Features: *** A Good Day To Duke: Rip 'em a new one with 9 brand new weapons, including the G.L.O.P.P. Ray, Pipe Bomb, Pulse Cannon and the almighty "press-to-kill-everything" X-3000. New York, New York: 8 huge levels across various regions of New York City: Rooftop Rebellion, Chinatown Chiller, Metro Madness, Unholy Underworld, Fearsome Factory, Tanker Trouble and Deviant Drilling. And the last level is, let's say, a little out of town. Evil Has A Snout: Blast, jump and smart-ass through more than 25 enemies, including Pig Cops, Gator Grunts, and Roachoids. What Are You Waitin' For?: A potent blend of old school gameplay and smooth 3D visuals, Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project brings together the best of both Dukes for the ultimate Duke Nukem experience. Let's rock!

Screenshots

Judge Dredd vs Zombies4 screens
Duke Nukem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Judge Dredd vs Zombies at 89% against Duke Nukem's 44%. Judge Dredd vs Zombies also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Duke Nukem's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Judge Dredd vs Zombies is free to download; Duke Nukem costs $1.99 up front. Judge Dredd vs Zombies sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Duke Nukem 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

Judge Dredd vs Zombies holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Judge Dredd vs Zombies has 462 ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Judge Dredd vs Zombies's written reviews are positive against 44% of Duke Nukem's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Judge Dredd vs Zombies ships an update every 3 months, Duke Nukem every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Judge Dredd vs Zombies versus Duke Nukem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJudge Dredd vs ZombiesDuke Nukem
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (462 ratings) — better4.1 (83 ratings)
Positive reviews89.3% of reviews — better43.9% of reviews
Number of ratings462 — better83
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB236 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRebellion GamesSpawn Studios, Lda

Customer experience

Judge Dredd vs Zombies

All ratings461 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews364 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.9%

Duke Nukem

All ratings79 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews164 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral12.8%
Negative43.3%

User reviews

Judge Dredd vs Zombies

From 462 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great gameplay
  • 👍 Intuitive controls
  • 👍 Awesome graphics
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 👍 Good representation of Judge Dredd

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
  • 🐛 In-app purchases not working
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices
  • 🔋 Repetitive and gets dull over time

Duke Nukem

From 83 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Classic Duke Nukem gameplay experience
  • 😄 Entertaining one-liners and humor
  • 📱 Portable version of beloved PC game
  • 🎨 Good graphics for mobile platform
  • 💰 Affordable price point

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🎮 Touch controls lack precision
  • 📺 Screen space issues on modern iPhones
  • ⚠️ Game-breaking bugs at specific levels
  • 🔊 Audio/sound problems

Bugs and requests

Judge Dredd vs Zombies

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Achievements not unlocking
  • Zoom issues causing visibility problems
  • Purchased credits not being applied

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Controller support
  • Melee weapons
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Skins and characters from the movies

Duke Nukem

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Game crashes on launch or during gameplay
  • Character floats/flies uncontrollably
  • Save files corrupt or fail to load
  • Crashes when loading saves from inside rooms
  • Screen freezes at specific levels (Episode 5, Chinatown, Fearsome Factory)
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  • Touch controls unresponsive or delayed
  • Audio cuts out or doesn't play
  • Incompatibility with iOS 8 and newer versions
  • Screen cutoff on notched iPhones (iPhone X+)
  • Jumping mechanics broken (character gets stuck)
  • Weapon selection changes spontaneously
  • Muzzle flash stays on screen
  • Game incompatible with iPhone 6 and newer models
  • Lag and frame rate drops on older devices
  • Level loading causes crashes
  • Character stuck in walls or unable to grab ledges

Requested features

11 requests
  • MFi controller support
  • Russian language localization
  • German language localization
  • Full screen optimization for notched iPhones
  • Improved save system with manual save button
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  • Look and Zoom feature from original
  • Better button layout customization
  • Performance optimization for older devices
  • Improved graphics quality
  • Duke Nukem 3D port to iOS
  • Additional Duke Nukem sequels (parts 2-4)

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Judge Dredd vs Zombies

One-time6
  • ACADEMY PACK: 20,000 CREDITS$1.99
  • Unlock All Levels$1.99
  • JUSTICE PACK: 50,000 CREDITS$4.99
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  • NECROPOLIS PACK: 120,000 CREDITS$9.99
  • DOOMSDAY PACK: 250,000 CREDITS$19.99
  • TOTAL WAR PACK: 550,000 CREDITS$29.99
10 purchases

Duke Nukem

One-time10
  • Pack of 50 'Force Field'$0.99
  • Pack of 50 'Jet Pack'$0.99
  • Pack of 50 "Mega Health"$0.99
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  • Pain Killers$0.99
  • Suck it Down$0.99
  • Blow it Up$0.99
  • Who Wants Some$0.99
  • Skip Level$0.99
  • Piece of Cake$1.99
  • Balls of Steel$4.99

Questions

Is Judge Dredd vs Zombies free?
Judge Dredd vs Zombies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duke Nukem free?
Duke Nukem costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Judge Dredd vs Zombies or Duke Nukem?
Judge Dredd vs Zombies is rated higher. Judge Dredd vs Zombies averages 4.5 out of 5 from 462 ratings, while Duke Nukem averages 4.1 from 83 ratings.
Do Judge Dredd vs Zombies or Duke Nukem have ads?
Judge Dredd vs Zombies shows ads; Duke Nukem does not.
Which is updated more often, Judge Dredd vs Zombies or Duke Nukem?
Judge Dredd vs Zombies ships an update every 3 months, and Duke Nukem every 5 months. Most recently, Judge Dredd vs Zombies was updated on November 6, 2026 and Duke Nukem on November 11, 2026.

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