Zombie Outbreak Simulator vs Firefight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Firefight
Experience World War II combat with unparalleled detail. This real-time simulation game features realistic physics for vehicles, individually modeled soldiers with vital stats, and dynamic squad interactions. Call in artillery support and engage in strategic battles against sophisticated AI or other players online.
- Realistic tank physics and movement
- 3D modeled ballistics and ricochets
- Individual soldier stats (rank, health, fatigue)
- Dynamic squad AI for ammo and medical support
- Call-in off-board artillery support
- Multiplayer versus AI or friends online
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Firefight is a World War II real-time simulation game with more AI and attention to detail than any other game in its genre to date. Tanks are modelled with a physics engine and have gears, rev counters and speedos, and steer themselves with brake levers to give them realistic looking tracked vehicle movement. Each bullet, shell or piece of shrapnel is modelled in 3D and ricochets realistically off sloping surfaces. You can see each infantryman's rank, name, weapon, ammunition remaining, heart rate and fatigue levels. Machine gunners will call for ammunition when they're running low and other squad members will rush over with spare ammo if they are carrying any. Wounded men call for medics who will sprint over to administer first aid. Off-board artillery can be called in but will have to fire several ranging shots before the full 8 gun battery opens fire simultaneously. Play against either the sophisticated built-in AI, or a friend over the internet. For a video showing the game in action see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysRtdalURDw
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Firefight at none against Zombie Outbreak Simulator's shown. Firefight also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 69%). Zombie Outbreak Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Zombie Outbreak Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Firefight sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Firefight holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Zombie Outbreak Simulator's written reviews are positive against 79% of Firefight's.
Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, Firefight every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Zombie Outbreak Simulator | Firefight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (1.7K ratings) | 4.3 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | 79.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 902 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Binary Space Pty Ltd | Sean O'Connor |
Customer experience
Zombie Outbreak Simulator
Firefight
User reviews
Zombie Outbreak Simulator
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Firefight
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Constantly updated
- 👍 Detailed and immersive
- 🚀 Excellent replay value
- 👍 Realistic combat simulation
- 👍 Impressive attention to detail
Room to improve
- 🐛 Tank AI issues
- 🐛 Troops not responsive to orders
- 🐛 Visibility issues with terrain
- 🔒 Paywall for most content
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
Firefight
Reported bugs
4 issues- Tanks turning away from targets
- Troops not moving under fire
- Inability to see hidden enemies
- Inconsistent unit performance
Requested features
8 requests- Defensive missions
- Sandbox/custom battle mode
- Medic/support units
- Expanded campaigns (Eastern Front, Pacific, etc.)
- Multiplayer functionality
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- Map editor
- More varied game modes
- Ability to control individual squad members
In-app purchases
Zombie Outbreak Simulator
- 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
Firefight
- Autoire-Saint-Martin$2.99
- Bléneau Railway Station$2.99
- Remilly Town$2.99
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- Trichon Canal$2.99
- Launois Valley$2.99
- Hill 112$2.99
- Villers-Bocage$2.99
- Russian Tanks$4.99
- Western Front Maps$9.99
- Eastern Front maps$9.99
- Pacific Front Maps$9.99
- Modern City Maps$9.99
Questions
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