Comparison

Zombie Outbreak Simulator vs Infectonator

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

Infectonator

Unleash a global zombie apocalypse by strategically infecting countries. Upgrade your undead army, unlock special abilities, and turn the world into your personal zombie playground. Enjoy vibrant pixel art and a humorous take on the zombie genre.

Highlights
  • Worldwide zombie infection
  • Zombie virus upgrades
  • Unlock special undead
  • Infect unique countries
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Humorous gameplay
Features
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Tired of killing zombies? How about turning people into zombies instead! "Best Game of the Year 2012" - Armor Games "Best Browser Strategy & Simulation 2012" - JayisGames "Carnage Was Never So Cute" - JayisGames "Guaranteed to bring mayhem fun" - Indigo Entertainment "This Game is Epic" - AstralX7 "Infectonator is made more robust" - IGN "Great Pixel Art Graphics" - AppAdvice They said you were crazy. They said you were inhuman. Well, you're assembling a lab full of zombies to take over the world by turning everyone into zombies, so they were probably right. Infectonator is over-the-top arcade action where you drop your undead virus into unsuspecting countries and reap the rewards. Upgrade your zombies with powerful enhancements, unlock special undead and chow down on celebrities, and infect each unique country by giving a whole new meaning to "going green". With bright pixel graphics and a sense of humor, Infectonator is a fun and casual zombie game for everyone.

Screenshots

Zombie Outbreak Simulator4 screens
Infectonator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Infectonator at 4.7 against Zombie Outbreak Simulator's 4.1. Infectonator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zombie Outbreak Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Infectonator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Infectonator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Zombie Outbreak Simulator's written reviews are positive against 82% of Infectonator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, Infectonator every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zombie Outbreak Simulator versus Infectonator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Outbreak SimulatorInfectonator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.7K ratings)4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews81.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K1.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB171 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperBinary Space Pty LtdArmor Games Studios Inc

Customer experience

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

All ratings1,699 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews365 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral10.7%
Negative19.7%

Infectonator

All ratings1,918 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews757 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative14.1%

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

Infectonator

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Engaging retro-style graphics
  • 💡 Unique zombie-themed strategy
  • 👍 No intrusive ads or microtransactions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs on some devices
  • 🐛 Unresponsive controls or tutorial issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty balancing concerns

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

Infectonator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Tutorial gets stuck and can't progress
  • Zombies not behaving as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • More zombie types and upgrades
  • Sandbox/custom mode
  • Improved audio settings

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
4 purchases

Infectonator

One-time4
  • 10.000 Coins!$0.99
  • 100.000 Coins!$4.99
  • Unlock All Zombies!$9.99
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  • 1.000.000 Coins!$24.99

Questions

Is Zombie Outbreak Simulator free?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Infectonator free?
Infectonator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Infectonator?
Infectonator is rated higher. Zombie Outbreak Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Infectonator averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Infectonator have ads?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator shows ads; Infectonator does not.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Infectonator?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, and Infectonator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Zombie Outbreak Simulator was updated on September 30, 2026 and Infectonator on September 30, 2026.

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