Comparison

Zombie Outbreak Simulator vs Realistic Virus Simulator

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

Realistic Virus Simulator

Design and simulate your own viruses in a dynamic virtual world. Observe how they spread, affect populations, and impact individuals with customizable parameters. Learn about epidemiological dynamics through realistic simulations.

Highlights
  • Create custom viruses
  • Realistic population simulation
  • Dynamic environmental factors
  • Monitor hospitalization and mortality
  • In-depth statistics
  • Educational insights
Features
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Explore the world of viral outbreaks with Viral World, an advanced virus simulation app. Create and control your virus, and become a virtual scientist. Understand how viruses spread and affect populations while crafting your own pandemic scenario. • Key Features: - Create Your Own Virus: Customize incubation time, infection duration, immunity periods, climate, humidity, and transmission mode to design your ideal virus. - Realistic Simulation: Witness the natural movement of 100 virtual individuals, each with their unique characteristics, including age, immune system strength, and chronic diseases. - Dynamic Population: Observe your virus spread through a population engaged in various activities like walking, working, attending school, and partying. - Hospitalization and Mortality: Monitor the fate of infected individuals as they either recover, require hospitalization, or succumb to the virus, with customizable death rates. - In-Depth Statistics: Click on individuals to view detailed statistics such as age, virus state, health status, and chronic disease status. -Time Realism: Experience a realistic simulation with the passage of time, days of the week, and changing environmental conditions. - Educational and Informative: Viral World offers an engaging platform to learn about the intricate dynamics of viral outbreaks and the importance of various factors in their spread. - Speed Up Simulation: Accelerate the simulation to obtain results faster and experiment with different scenarios and variables. Viral World is not only an engaging virus simulator but also an educational tool to foster a deeper understanding of the factors that influence epidemic outbreaks. Whether you're a student of science, a curious mind, or a future virus hunter, Viral World offers an immersive and enlightening experience. Get ready to embark on a journey of epidemiological exploration and virus creation in the Viral World. Download now and see how your viruses fare in the world you create!

Screenshots

Zombie Outbreak Simulator4 screens
Realistic Virus Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Realistic Virus Simulator at 4.8 against Zombie Outbreak Simulator's 4.1. Realistic Virus Simulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Zombie Outbreak Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Realistic Virus Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Realistic Virus Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zombie Outbreak Simulator has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Realistic Virus Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, Realistic Virus Simulator daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Zombie Outbreak Simulator versus Realistic Virus Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Outbreak SimulatorRealistic Virus Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.7K ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB68 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBinary Space Pty LtdAndres Brockmann

Customer experience

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

All ratings1,699 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive69.3%
Neutral10.6%
Negative20.1%

Realistic Virus Simulator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Realistic Virus Simulator

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

Realistic Virus Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zombie Outbreak Simulator free?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Realistic Virus Simulator free?
Realistic Virus Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Realistic Virus Simulator?
Realistic Virus Simulator is rated higher. Zombie Outbreak Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Realistic Virus Simulator averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Realistic Virus Simulator have ads?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator shows ads; Realistic Virus Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Realistic Virus Simulator?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, and Realistic Virus Simulator daily. Most recently, Zombie Outbreak Simulator was updated on October 15, 2026 and Realistic Virus Simulator on October 5, 2026.

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