# Zombie Outbreak Simulator vs Hex Collapse

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.

Both are free to download. Zombie Outbreak Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hex Collapse asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombie Outbreak Simulator | Hex Collapse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-outbreak-simulator/id523490663/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-collapse/id6760208897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 103 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binary Space Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/499283439) | [The Forge Hut, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883213454) |

## 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


### Hex Collapse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-collapse/id6760208897)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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