Comparison

Zombie Outbreak Simulator vs Super ZombieBox

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

Super ZombieBox

Build and defend your colony against relentless zombie hordes in this open-ended sandbox survival game. Strategize, gather resources, craft weapons, and adapt your tactics to repel waves of undead. Play offline and experience an immersive apocalypse simulation.

Highlights
  • Colony building and management
  • Zombie defense strategy
  • Resource gathering and crafting
  • Dynamic zombie attacks
  • Open-ended sandbox gameplay
  • Offline play (airplane mode)
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Welcome to ZombieBox, the ultimate zombie defense game that lets you build, strategize, and survive in a thrilling zombie simulator! Set in the aftermath of a brutal apocalypse, this zombie sandbox game puts you in control as you fight to protect your colony from relentless zombie attacks. In ZombieBox, you have the freedom to shape the world around you. Create your colony, arm your survivors, and prepare for the inevitable zombie defense battles that will determine your survival. Every decision counts in this open-ended zombie sandbox where waves of undead constantly test your strategy and strength. Experience a dynamic zombie simulator where every fallen survivor becomes a new threat. The zombie attacks are relentless, forcing you to adapt your zombie defense tactics with each encounter. Will you build strong walls, set traps, or go on the offensive? The choice is yours in this intense zombie sandbox. Even in airplane mode, you can enjoy endless hours of strategic gameplay. Build up your colony and train your survivors to repel the horrifying zombie attacks without needing an internet connection. Perfect for on-the-go players, this zombie simulator ensures you never miss a moment of action, even in airplane mode. The apocalypse has left the world in ruins, but you can rise above the chaos. Your mission is simple: build a strong zombie defense, protect your colony, and fend off waves of the undead in this immersive zombie sandbox. With the threat of the zombie apocalypse looming over your survivors, only the best defense and strategic planning will ensure the survival of your colony. Every aspect of this zombie simulator is designed to immerse you in the terrifying yet thrilling world of the apocalypse. From gathering resources to crafting powerful weapons, your success in zombie defense relies on your ability to think ahead and react quickly to the evolving threats. Prepare for the zombie apocalypse and prove your skills in zombie defense by downloading ZombieBox today! Whether online or in airplane mode, this zombie simulator offers endless entertainment with intense zombie attacks and strategic gameplay.

Screenshots

Zombie Outbreak Simulator4 screens
Super ZombieBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Super ZombieBox at none against Zombie Outbreak Simulator's shown. Super ZombieBox also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Zombie Outbreak Simulator's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.8). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Zombie Outbreak Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Super ZombieBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zombie Outbreak Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 686 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Zombie Outbreak Simulator's written reviews are positive against 64% of Super ZombieBox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, Super ZombieBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zombie Outbreak Simulator versus Super ZombieBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Outbreak SimulatorSuper ZombieBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.7K ratings) — better3.8 (686 ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better64.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better686
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB125 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperBinary Space Pty LtdArtem Karpenko

Customer experience

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

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

Super ZombieBox

All ratings686 ratings
Positive66.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral15.2%
Negative20.7%

User reviews

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great simulator
  • 🚀 Immersive gameplay
  • 👍 Beautiful graphics
  • 👍 Addictive and fun

Room to improve

  • 💰 Pay-to-play model
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🐛 AI issues
  • 🔒 Limited free content

Super ZombieBox

From 686 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Entertaining concept
  • 🔒 Potential for great game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🔒 Paywall for core features
  • 👎 Underdeveloped and lacking content

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

Super ZombieBox

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Lumberjacks plant more trees than they cut down
  • Weapons factories use resources even when not needed
  • Restore purchases feature not working
  • Characters get stuck or behave erratically
  • Vehicles and fences don't function properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more zombie types and enemy variety
  • Improve AI behavior and pathfinding
  • Implement more building and crafting options
  • Add difficulty settings and survival mode
  • Expand the map size and exploration
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  • Improve the camera and controls

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
1 purchases

Super ZombieBox

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Zombie Outbreak Simulator free?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Super ZombieBox free?
Super ZombieBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Super ZombieBox?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator is rated higher. Zombie Outbreak Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Super ZombieBox averages 3.8 from 686 ratings.
Do Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Super ZombieBox have ads?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator shows ads; Super ZombieBox does not.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Super ZombieBox?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, and Super ZombieBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zombie Outbreak Simulator was updated on October 23, 2026 and Super ZombieBox on October 22, 2026.

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