# Judge Dredd vs Zombies vs Duke Nukem

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Judge Dredd vs Zombies | Duke Nukem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (462 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/judge-dredd-vs-zombies/id476542841/reviews)** | [4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-nukem-manhattan-project/id663811684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **462** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rebellion Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/538401096) | [Spawn Studios, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/322311481) |

## What reviewers say

### Judge Dredd vs Zombies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/judge-dredd-vs-zombies/id476542841)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ACADEMY PACK: 20,000 CREDITS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| JUSTICE PACK: 50,000 CREDITS | $4.99 | one-time |
| NECROPOLIS PACK: 120,000 CREDITS | $9.99 | one-time |
| DOOMSDAY PACK: 250,000 CREDITS | $19.99 | one-time |
| TOTAL WAR PACK: 550,000 CREDITS | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Duke Nukem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-nukem-manhattan-project/id663811684)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 50 'Force Field' | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 'Jet Pack' | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 "Mega Health" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pain Killers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Suck it Down | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blow it Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Who Wants Some | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piece of Cake | $1.99 | one-time |
| Balls of Steel | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- MFi controller support
- Russian language localization
- German language localization
- Full screen optimization for notched iPhones
- Improved save system with manual save button


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*