Comparison

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro vs Pacific Fire

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

Head to head
About

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro

Simulate and customize zombie outbreaks on real-world maps. Control outbreak parameters, observe infection spread, and even intervene with military support. Explore thousands of locations globally.

Highlights
  • Real-world map simulation
  • Customizable outbreak parameters
  • Observe infection spread
  • Military intervention options
  • Thousands of global locations
  • Offline map support
Features
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Zombie Outbreak Simulator is a sandbox app where you can customize your own zombie outbreak. Choose from thousands of real locations around the world on Google Maps! ◆ Over 3 million downloads! ◆ • "a killer timewaster" - Gizmodo • "zombies plus Google Maps equals fun" - Games Radar • "a splendid idea, no matter how omnipresent zombies may be" - Rock, Paper, Shotgun • Apple Staff Favorite in the US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Spain and 14 other countries! • Top 5 in Simulation and Strategy on the iPad! Watch a zombie outbreak unfold in real world environments, and alter the outbreak parameters to your liking. Do you prefer old-school slow movers, or the new fast movers? Is the population armed? How well can they shoot? How many police will be on patrol? Customize your own outbreak then watch the chaos unfold. Zoom in and out to keep track of the infection as it spreads across the map! Watch from a high satellite view to get an overview of the infection, or zoom right in and watch as civilians run for their lives, shoot at zombies and inevitably become infected. Keep track of the people's only hope - local law enforcement, as they fight back against overwhelming odds. Join in the action by raining fire from above with Mk81 and Mk82 bombs, delivered by A-10 Tank Killers! Parachute soldiers into the front lines to protect the civilians. Deploy helicopters to rescue civilians before they become overwhelmed. From the Settings screen you can change the following parameters: • Civilian numbers • Civilian armed % • Civilian accuracy • Initial zombie numbers • Zombie outbreak direction (N, E, S, W, Map Wide) • Zombie speed • Infection time (how long it takes for infected civs to turn into zombies) • Number of police • Police accuracy • Soldier accuracy From the Map Select screen you can choose from: • 15 featured online maps, using Google Maps • 5 offline maps (play anywhere even without an Internet connection) • Over 2,500 player maps using Google Maps, created by players of the game at www.class3outbreak.com Not sure if you want to buy this app? Try the free version of Zombie Outbreak Simulator instead!

About

Pacific Fire

Command Allied or Axis forces in a turn-based strategy wargame set in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Experience 18 historical campaigns with detailed air, naval, and ground combat simulations. Play against an adaptive AI or challenge a friend.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy
  • Pacific Theater WW2 setting
  • 18 historical campaigns
  • Detailed air, naval, and ground combat
  • Adaptive AI opponent
  • Hotseat multiplayer
Features
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Pacific Fire is a turn-based strategic wargame set in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Take command of US, Japanese, British, Australian, New Zealand, Chinese and Dutch forces in the Pacific and Southeast Asia from 1941-1945. Experience the entire war in the Pacific through 18 historically accurate campaigns, from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the Empire of Japan's surrender. Command squadrons of more than 230 types of aircraft, from iconic warbirds like the A6M2 Zero and P-38 Lightning to less well-known types like the CAC Boomerang and Vickers Wellington. Control the seas with more than 280 types of warships including submarines, battleships and aircraft carriers. Pacific Fire is powered by a detailed and realistic simulation of WW2 air, naval, and ground combat. Fight against an intelligent AI which constantly adapts its strategy to ensure every game is challenging and unique. Challenge a friend in hotseat multiplayer (pass-and-play). Pacific Fire contains no in-app purchases or ads of any kind, and an internet connection is not required to play. Buy the game once and get access to all current and future content. The game features 18 campaigns, including: - Pacific Fire: Fight the whole of WW2 month-by-month on a map spanning from India to the west coast of the US. - Centrifugal Offensive: Command Imperial Japanese forces invading the Philippines, Singapore, and the Dutch East Indies at the beginning of WW2. - Coral Sea: Fight the first battle between aircraft carriers in history, and experience the battles for Guadalcanal and the Kokoda Track. - Yamamoto's Gambit: Devise a strategy to lure the US Pacific Fleet into a decisive battle with the Kido Butai, and change history at the Battle of Midway. - Central Pacific: Lead the US Pacific Fleet and US Marine Corps seize strategic islands and liberate the Philippines in 1943 - 1944. - Operation Downfall: Command a massive Allied invasion of the Japanese Home Islands in this alternate history campaign.

Screenshots

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro4 screens
Pacific Fire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pacific Fire at 4.7 against Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro's 4.3. Pacific Fire also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 65%). Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro costs $4.99 and Pacific Fire $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pacific Fire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 321 and 152 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro's written reviews are positive against 87% of Pacific Fire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro ships an update every 2 months, Pacific Fire every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro versus Pacific Fire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Outbreak Simulator ProPacific Fire
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.3 (321 ratings)4.7 (152 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings321 — better152
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB164 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBinary Space Pty LtdGeoffrey Ayre

Customer experience

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro

All ratings321 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral9.9%
Negative25.0%

Pacific Fire

All ratings152 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Online/player maps not working
  • Civilians/zombies getting stuck on terrain
  • Frequent crashes and performance issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • More map options and customization
  • Ability to control zombies/civilians
  • Addition of new zombie/civilian types
  • More military/defensive options (tanks, turrets, etc.)
  • Ability to create safe zones and barricades
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  • Improved AI for zombies and civilians

Pacific Fire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Pacific Fire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro free?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pacific Fire free?
Pacific Fire costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro or Pacific Fire?
Pacific Fire is rated higher. Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Pacific Fire averages 4.7 from 152 ratings.
Do Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro or Pacific Fire have ads?
Neither Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro nor Pacific Fire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro or Pacific Fire?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Pacific Fire every 6 weeks. Most recently, Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pacific Fire on September 23, 2026.

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