Comparison

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro vs Zen Courtyard

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

Zen Courtyard

Features
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Discover calm you can customize Zen Courtyard transforms a quiet corner of your iPhone into a living Zen garden you design yourself. Plant miniature bamboo, rake shimmering sand, or set a tranquil pond under moonlight—all rendered in gentle, hand-painted 3-D. Daily wisdom from an AI-powered Buddha Tap the golden Buddha to ask life questions, request a one-minute breathing guide, or save a favorite kōan to your journal. Conversations run on-device with privacy-first AI, so your reflections stay yours. Features Build & decorate – 40+ unlockable stones, lanterns, bonsai and seasonal backgrounds. Buddha Chat – real-time answers, gratitude prompts, and sleep stories. iCloud sync – your garden and chats travel across iPhone, iPad and Mac. In-App Purchases – optional Zen Points bundles let you expand your sanctuary faster; everything is earnable through daily practice. Why users love it “The AI Buddha feels like a pocket monk.” “Five minutes arranging stones calms me more than any timer-based meditation app.” Accessibility & privacy VoiceOver labels, haptic feedback, and color-blind palettes included. No ads, no third-party trackers; chat logs stay encrypted locally.

Screenshots

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro4 screens
Zen Courtyard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zen Courtyard at Free against Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro's $4.99. Zen Courtyard also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Zen Courtyard is free to download; Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro costs $4.99 up front. Zen Courtyard sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro ships an update every 2 months, Zen Courtyard daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro versus Zen Courtyard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Outbreak Simulator ProZen Courtyard
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (322 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings322 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#138 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB81 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBinary Space Pty Ltd嘉炜 丰

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

Zen Courtyard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Zen Courtyard

One-time3
  • Starter · 100 Zen Points$0.99
  • Mindful · 550 Zen Points$4.99
  • Tranquil · 1200 Zen Points$9.99

Questions

Is Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro free?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zen Courtyard free?
Zen Courtyard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro or Zen Courtyard have ads?
Neither Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro nor Zen Courtyard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro or Zen Courtyard?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Zen Courtyard daily. Most recently, Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro was updated on October 23, 2026 and Zen Courtyard on October 13, 2026.

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