Comparison

Zombie Outbreak Simulator vs Hex Collapse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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

Hex Collapse

Tap connected same-color hexagonal gems to clear them, but manage your tap budget carefully. Bigger groups score exponentially more, and strategic plays are key to winning. Unlock achievements, chase high scores, and enjoy a premium design.

Highlights
  • Tap connected same-color gem groups
  • Manage tap budget to avoid game over
  • Score exponentially with larger groups
  • Streak multipliers for consecutive clears
  • Special hexes: multipliers, chameleons, decay, frozen
  • Unlock achievements and replay levels
  • Infinite difficulty scaling
Features
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Tap. Match. Collapse. Think strategically. Hex Collapse is a puzzle game where every tap counts. Clear hexagonal gems by tapping connected same-color groups, but watch your tap budget. Run out and it is game over. The twist: bigger groups score exponentially more. A six-hex cluster is worth 36 points. Six singles? Just 6. Finding the big plays is how you win. FEATURES * 5-Star Rating System -- Earn up to 5 stars per level. One for winning. Five for perfection. * Streak Multipliers -- Chain consecutive cluster clears for up to 5x score multipliers. Singles break your streak. * Special Hexes -- Multipliers double your score. Chameleons transform on contact. Decay hexes tick down to blockers. Frozen hexes must be freed. * Achievements -- Unlock badges for milestones and master every level. * Level Select -- Replay any completed level to chase higher scores and more stars. * Premium Design -- Dark jewel-tone gems, neon accents, smooth animations. No clutter. * Endless Progression -- Difficulty scales infinitely. How far can you go? Free to play with ads. Remove interstitial ads permanently for $2.99.

Screenshots

Zombie Outbreak Simulator4 screens
Hex Collapse3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hex Collapse at 5.0 against Zombie Outbreak Simulator's 4.1. Hex Collapse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Zombie Outbreak Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Hex Collapse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hex Collapse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zombie Outbreak Simulator has 1.7K ratings behind it against 8, 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 Hex Collapse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, Hex Collapse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Zombie Outbreak Simulator versus Hex Collapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Outbreak SimulatorHex Collapse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBinary Space Pty LtdThe Forge Hut, LLC

Customer experience

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

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

Hex Collapse

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 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

Hex Collapse

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

Hex Collapse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zombie Outbreak Simulator free?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hex Collapse free?
Hex Collapse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Hex Collapse?
Hex Collapse is rated higher. Zombie Outbreak Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Hex Collapse averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Hex Collapse have ads?
Both Zombie Outbreak Simulator and Hex Collapse show ads.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Hex Collapse?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, and Hex Collapse fortnightly. Most recently, Zombie Outbreak Simulator was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hex Collapse on October 16, 2026.

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