Comparison

Zombie Outbreak Simulator vs Gone

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

Gone

Features
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Drop your line, choose your depth, and see what bites in Gone Fishin’—a tactile pixel-art fishing adventure built around timing, strategy, and the thrill of the unknown. Explore five legendary fishing grounds, from the peaceful waters of Dusk Coast to volcanic calderas, frozen fjords, industrial depths, and prehistoric jungle rivers. Every location contains its own schools of fish, rare creatures, hidden treasure, and dangerous predators. Hold to drop your line, stop at the perfect depth, and reel carefully once something bites. Heavy fish fight harder, line tension can snap your catch free, and hungry sharks may try to steal smaller fish before they reach the surface. FEATURES • Explore five distinct fishing locations • Catch dozens of fish, sharks, rays, ancient creatures, and more • Discover rare trophy specimens with randomized weights • Upgrade rods, lines, sinkers, bait, utilities, and casting nets • Target different species by controlling your fishing depth • Manage line tension as powerful catches fight back • Time casting-net throws to capture entire schools • Find valuable sunken treasure chests • Record every discovery in the Captain’s Fishbook • Earn coins based on species, rarity, and weight • Enjoy handcrafted pixel art, location ambience, and tactile sound effects Build your ultimate loadout, chart a course into deeper waters, and hunt for the catch that earns a permanent place in your Fishbook. The deeper you go, the stranger—and more valuable—the catch becomes.

Screenshots

Zombie Outbreak Simulator4 screens
Gone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gone at none against Zombie Outbreak Simulator's 10. Gone also leads on ads (none vs shown). 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. Gone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zombie Outbreak Simulator versus Gone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Outbreak SimulatorGone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB194 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBinary Space Pty Ltdscott sussman

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

Gone

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

Gone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zombie Outbreak Simulator free?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gone free?
Gone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Gone have ads?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator shows ads; Gone does not.

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