Comparison

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro vs Red 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

Red Fire

Engage in turn-based strategic warfare across East Asia from 1950-1975. Command diverse land, air, and naval forces of numerous nations in historical and fictional conflicts. Experience realistic Cold War combat with intelligent AI and hotseat multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy
  • East Asian Cold War setting
  • Land, air, and naval forces
  • Dozens of nations
  • Realistic combat simulation
  • Intelligent adaptive AI
  • Hotseat multiplayer
Features
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Red Fire is a turn-based strategic wargame set in East Asia between the years 1950-1975. Take command of land, air, and naval forces of dozens of nations including the US, USSR, China, Taiwan, North and South Korea, North and South Vietnam, France, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Experience Korean War, Vietnam War, and many other conflicts - both historical and fictional. Command squadrons of more than 500 types of aircraft, from biplanes to multirole fighter jets. Control the seas with more than 500 types of warships including submarines, battleships and aircraft carriers. Leverage new tools like surface-air missiles, air-air refueling tankers, attack helicopters, and missile cruisers to dominate the battlefield. Red Fire is powered by a detailed and realistic simulation of Cold War-era 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). Red 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.

Screenshots

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro4 screens
Red Fire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Red Fire at 4.8 against Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro's 4.3. Red Fire also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 65%) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro's advantage is ratings volume (321 vs 90) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Red Fire $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Red Fire holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 321 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro's written reviews are positive against 92% of Red Fire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro ships an update every 2 months, Red Fire every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro versus Red Fire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Outbreak Simulator ProRed Fire
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.3 (321 ratings)4.8 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews92.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings321 — better90
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#99 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB166 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%

Red Fire

All ratings90 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.9%

User reviews

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro

From 321 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🚀 Great concept
  • 💡 Interesting simulation
  • 🚀 Awesome for zombie fans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy performance
  • 🔍 Limited map options
  • 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔍 Lack of content updates

Red Fire

From 90 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay mechanics
  • ⚖️ Good balance between difficulty and accessibility
  • 📊 Detailed historical accuracy and unit variety
  • 🎯 Excellent replay value with multiple campaigns
  • 🎬 Action camera sequences for battle visualization

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • ❄️ Game freezes during conflict resolution
  • 🎮 Aircraft auto-renew orders system glitched
  • 🏝️ Guam deployment units cannot leave island
  • ⚔️ Unrealistic AI combat balance (communist faction disadvantage)

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

Red Fire

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Freezes on resolving conflicts preventing turn progression
  • Aircraft auto-renew orders system malfunction
  • Naval and land forces stuck on Guam island
  • Ships unable to find routes from Guam
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  • AI captures areas behind player lines unrealistically
  • Carrier planes launch from destroyers instead of carriers
  • Notch display compatibility issue
  • Campaign Red Fire ends prematurely at March 26, 1969
  • Nuclear war notifications trigger without player action
  • Game lag with large unit concentrations (6.7M+ troops)

Requested features

20 requests
  • European theatre/Cold War Europe map
  • Middle East and North Africa campaigns
  • South America and Central America scenarios
  • Modern era (1970s-2020s) game version
  • Group land and air units like naval units
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  • Artillery units with ranged mechanics
  • Individual aircraft selection from squadrons
  • WWI and Gulf War scenarios
  • India and Pakistan as playable nations
  • Mission editor for campaign customization
  • Ability to disband units and ships
  • Force allied AI to move troops
  • More save slots
  • PC/desktop port
  • Star Wars version
  • American Civil War scenario
  • Cuban Missile Crisis campaign
  • Diplomacy complexity improvements
  • Vehicle variants expansion
  • Reduced AA missile quantities

In-app purchases

None

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Red 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 Red Fire free?
Red Fire costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro or Red Fire?
Red Fire is rated higher. Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Red Fire averages 4.8 from 90 ratings.
Do Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro or Red Fire have ads?
Neither Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro nor Red Fire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro or Red Fire?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Red Fire every 6 weeks. Most recently, Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Red Fire on September 25, 2026.

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