# Zombie Exodus vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is ads: Eldrum at none against Zombie Exodus's shown. Eldrum also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 362). Zombie Exodus's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zombie Exodus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Zombie Exodus against 4.7 for Eldrum. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 362 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Zombie Exodus's written reviews are positive against 87% of Eldrum's.

Zombie Exodus ships an update every 5 months, Eldrum every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombie Exodus | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-exodus/id482427167/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 362 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### Zombie Exodus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-exodus/id482427167)

Engage in a text-based horror adventure where your choices shape your survival story. Build your character, gather resources, and navigate a zombie-infested city to rescue your sister. Explore different paths and endings in this immersive narrative.

**Highlights:** Character customization, Branching narrative choices, Resource gathering, Combat and survival mechanics, Romance options, Multiple endings

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $4.99 | one-time |
| Part III: Cathedral | $4.99 | one-time |
| Part IV: Survival | $4.99 | one-time |
| Part V: Resolution | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Captivating story
- 🤗 Immersive gameplay
- 💯 Excellent writing
- 🎨 Detailed visuals
- 🧠 Thought-provoking choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Intrusive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive content
- 🤔 Unclear progression
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes at certain story points
- Saved progress not loading correctly
- Compatibility issues on older devices
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs

**Requested features**

- Save/load functionality
- Ability to skip/fast-forward text
- More diverse character customization
- Expanded storylines and endings
- Offline mode


### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077)

Embark on a text-based RPG adventure where your choices shape the narrative. Explore a world of warring factions, gather equipment, and develop your character. Discover secrets and multiple endings in this immersive interactive fiction.

**Highlights:** Text-based choices adventure RPG, Character building and equipment, Multiple endings, Over 8 hours of playtime, Secrets to discover, Supports phones and tablets, Accessible for blind/low-vision players

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade from Basic to Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive story and world-building
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and music
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay with meaningful choices
- 🔍 Lots of secrets and replayability
- 💰 Fair pricing model (one-time purchase)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of guidance/hints can be frustrating
- 🕰️ Relatively short main story
- 🤖 Combat system could use more depth
- 🔄 Limited ability to revisit previous areas

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional softlocks/progression blockers
- Typos and minor text issues

**Requested features**

- More content/story expansions
- Ability to carry over progress/decisions to sequels
- Additional languages (e.g., Russian, Spanish)
- Improved inventory/save management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zombie Exodus free?

Zombie Exodus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Eldrum free?

Eldrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zombie Exodus or Eldrum?

Eldrum is rated higher. Zombie Exodus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Zombie Exodus or Eldrum have ads?

Zombie Exodus shows ads; Eldrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zombie Exodus or Eldrum?

Zombie Exodus ships an update every 5 months, and Eldrum every 9 days. Most recently, Zombie Exodus was updated on October 23, 2026 and Eldrum on October 21, 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.*