Comparison

Zombie Outbreak Simulator vs Epidemic Tycoon

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

Simulate and customize zombie outbreaks in real-world locations using Google Maps. Control outbreak parameters, observe chaos unfold, and even join the fight with military interventions. Explore thousands of player-created maps or offline options.

Highlights
  • Real-world map simulation with Google Maps integration
  • Customizable outbreak parameters (zombie speed, civilian numbers, etc.)
  • Observe infection spread from satellite to street view
  • Direct intervention with bombs, soldiers, and helicopters
  • Thousands of player-created maps
  • Offline map play
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 This free version of the app contains limited features, with in-app purchases for upgrades to unlock the full functionality. Initially you have access to two maps (one online, one offline), limited outbreak settings, and limited numbers of bombs, soldiers and helicopters.

About

Epidemic Tycoon

A strategy simulation game where you evolve a deadly plague to infect the entire world. Adapt your pathogen against humanity's defenses to bring about the end of human history. Experience innovative gameplay designed for mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Global plague evolution
  • Realistic simulation
  • High strategy gameplay
  • Adapt against defenses
  • Mobile-optimized experience
Features
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Can you infect the whole world? Epidemic Tycoon is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation.  The pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero'. Now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.  Brilliantly executed with innovative gameplay and built from the ground up for iPhone & iPad, Epidemic Tycoon evolves the strategy genre and pushes mobile gaming (and you) to new levels. It’s You vs. the world - only the strongest can survive!

Screenshots

Zombie Outbreak Simulator4 screens
Epidemic Tycoon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zombie Outbreak Simulator at 69% against Epidemic Tycoon's 0%. Zombie Outbreak Simulator also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 12). Epidemic Tycoon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Zombie Outbreak Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Epidemic Tycoon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zombie Outbreak Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zombie Outbreak Simulator has 1.7K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Zombie Outbreak Simulator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Epidemic Tycoon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, Epidemic Tycoon daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Zombie Outbreak Simulator versus Epidemic Tycoon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Outbreak SimulatorEpidemic Tycoon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.7K ratings) — better1.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB137 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBinary Space Pty LtdChengdu Lingfeng Mutual Entertainment Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

All ratings1,699 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews369 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral10.6%
Negative20.3%

Epidemic Tycoon

All ratings13 ratings
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Civilians getting stuck in buildings
  • Online and player-created maps not working
  • Issues with watching ads for in-game rewards
  • Restore purchases not working after reinstallation

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more military units (tanks, helicopters, etc.)
  • Implement a sandbox mode with more customization
  • Improve zombie and civilian AI
  • Add more maps and locations
  • Introduce different zombie types and mutations
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  • Allow players to control individual units
  • Implement a base-building or fortification system
  • Add a wave-based survival mode

Epidemic Tycoon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

One-time10
  • Unlock Offline & Online Maps$0.99
  • Unlock Outbreak Settings$0.99
  • Unlimited Soldiers$0.99
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  • Unlimited Mk81 Bombs$0.99
  • Unlimited Mk82 Bombs$0.99
  • Unlimited Helicopters$0.99
  • Unlock Player Maps - Americas$1.99
  • Unlimited Bombs, Soldiers & Helicopters$2.99
  • Unlock All Player Maps$2.99
  • Unlock Everything$4.99
None

Epidemic Tycoon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zombie Outbreak Simulator free?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Epidemic Tycoon free?
Epidemic Tycoon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Epidemic Tycoon?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator is rated higher. Zombie Outbreak Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Epidemic Tycoon averages 1.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Epidemic Tycoon have ads?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator shows ads; Epidemic Tycoon does not.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Epidemic Tycoon?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, and Epidemic Tycoon daily. Most recently, Zombie Outbreak Simulator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Epidemic Tycoon on October 24, 2026.

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