# Zombie Outbreak Simulator vs MoonBox

The clearest difference is ads: MoonBox at none against Zombie Outbreak Simulator's shown. MoonBox also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Zombie Outbreak Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 248). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Zombie Outbreak Simulator against 4.0 for MoonBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zombie Outbreak Simulator has 1.7K ratings behind it against 248, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Zombie Outbreak Simulator's written reviews are positive against 64% of MoonBox's.

Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, MoonBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombie Outbreak Simulator | MoonBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-outbreak-simulator/id523490663/reviews)** | [4.0 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonbox/id1529436756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 248 |
| Positive reviews | **69.3% of reviews** | 63.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binary Space Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/499283439) | [Artem Karpenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524283977) |

## What reviewers say

### Zombie Outbreak Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-outbreak-simulator/id523490663)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Offline & Online Maps | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Outbreak Settings | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Soldiers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Mk81 Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Mk82 Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Helicopters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Player Maps - Americas | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Bombs, Soldiers & Helicopters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Player Maps | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### MoonBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonbox/id1529436756)

Control a supercomputer on a distant planet to prevent war between three hostile races. Create and command armies using unique genetic codes, experiment with life forms, and shape the outcome of epic ragdoll physics battles in a dynamic sandbox world.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics combat, Create custom armies, Epic space battles, Dynamic sandbox world, Alien invasion mechanics, Advanced strategy gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Potential for improvement
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Premium content locked
- 🔋 Performance issues and lag
- 👎 Lack of content and features

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues and lost progress
- Premium subscription bugs
- Freezing and crashes
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More buildings and units
- Improved AI and unit behavior
- Ability to disable friendly fire
- Difficulty settings for Survival mode
- Multiplayer and faction alliances


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zombie Outbreak Simulator free?

Zombie Outbreak Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MoonBox free?

MoonBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or MoonBox?

Zombie Outbreak Simulator is rated higher. Zombie Outbreak Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while MoonBox averages 4.0 from 248 ratings.

### Do Zombie Outbreak Simulator or MoonBox have ads?

Zombie Outbreak Simulator shows ads; MoonBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or MoonBox?

Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, and MoonBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zombie Outbreak Simulator was updated on October 15, 2026 and MoonBox on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*