Zombie Outbreak Simulator vs Warbox Sandbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Warbox Sandbox
Create and simulate epic battles by combining warriors and weapons from different historical eras. Experiment with endless combinations and even join the action firsthand to determine the ultimate victor.
- Create custom battles
- Combine warriors from different eras
- Experiment with weapon combinations
- Experience battles firsthand
- Simulate historical clashes
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The Ultimate Battle Simulator! Dive into epic clashes where YOU control the chaos. Create intense battles across time periods, blending warriors and weapons from different eras to find out who reigns supreme. Will ancient warriors defeat modern soldiers? Only your imagination sets the limits! Unleash your creativity, experiment with endless combinations, and even jump into the fray to experience the action firsthand! Join the battle, rewrite history, and become a legend. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Warbox Sandbox at 4.6 against Zombie Outbreak Simulator's 4.1. Warbox Sandbox also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 1.7K). Zombie Outbreak Simulator's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Zombie Outbreak Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Warbox Sandbox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Warbox Sandbox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 7.9K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Zombie Outbreak Simulator's written reviews are positive against 59% of Warbox Sandbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, Warbox Sandbox every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zombie Outbreak Simulator | Warbox Sandbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (1.7K ratings) | 4.6 (7.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews — better | 58.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | 7.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 561 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Binary Space Pty Ltd | Savva Madar |
Customer experience
Zombie Outbreak Simulator
Warbox Sandbox
User reviews
Zombie Outbreak Simulator
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Warbox Sandbox
From 7.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🔒 Decent graphics
- 👍 Variety of maps and units
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Premium content locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Laggy performance on some devices
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
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
Warbox Sandbox
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes when spawning too many units
- Certain maps are unplayable due to crashes
- Graphics settings cause the game to become unstable
- Purchased premium content not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add more free units and maps
- Improve AI behavior and pathfinding
- Implement customization options
- Add more game modes and scenarios
- Optimize performance for mobile devices
In-app purchases
Zombie Outbreak Simulator
- 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
Warbox Sandbox
- Warbox Sandbox Premium (M)$2.991 Month
- Warbox Sandbox Premium (M.2)$3.991 Month
- Warbox Sandbox Premium (M.3)$4.991 Month
- Premium$2.99
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