Comparison

Zombie Outbreak Simulator vs Battle 3D

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

Battle 3D

Command large-scale battles with a vast array of military units, from soldiers and vehicles to aircraft and warships. Design your own missions, engage in tactical warfare, and test your strategic skills against other players in real-time multiplayer. Experience an advanced war simulator with diverse unit types and dynamic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Command diverse military units
  • Control units from above or individually
  • Conquer factories for resource production
  • Create custom battles with mission editor
  • Tactical nuclear weapon deployment
  • Unit transport via helicopter, truck, boat, and plane
  • Naval and world map campaigns
  • Real-time multiplayer battles
Features
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Command great battles with large numbers of soldiers, jeeps, tanks, artillery, helicopters, aircrafts, drones, warships and other units. Several types of soldiers: assault rifle, bazooka, sniper, machine gun. You can control all units from above or control individually the unit that you select. Defend your industrial areas and conquer the factories of the other side to produce more military units. Complete mission editor where you can design your own battles, selecting the number of soldiers, jeeps, tanks, helicopters, aircrafts, drones, factories, type of terrain and much more. And now you can edit the terrain to further customize your battles! You can also add units in the middle of battle, in missions created with the mission editor. Tactical nuclear weapon, with great destructive power. Use it against large concentrations of tanks or against the main industrial zone of the other side. Transport of soldiers by helicopter. You can order the transport helicopters to land, and the soldiers will walk towards the helicopter. Then send the helicopter where you want, press the land button and the soldiers will go down. It is very useful to conquer the adversary's factories in their rear, you can also use it in the mission editor to create your own exciting missions. You can also transport soldiers by land, in trucks, or by sea, in boats. Transport vehicles and troops with the cargo plane, which can also drop soldiers by parachute. We have recently added the naval campaign and world map campaign, with missions with warships, aircraft carriers and unit landing ships, in huge scenarios, don't miss it! In addition to the campaign and mission editor, there is also multiplayer! Play battles against other opponents in real time, show who is the best strategist! Collect victories to move up a grade. If you defeat a player with many victories, you add more points. Battle 3D is a very addictive game, you can not stop playing, moving your tanks conquering factories or surrounding the armies of the other side. Enjoy now the great battles of Battle 3D!

Screenshots

Zombie Outbreak Simulator4 screens
Battle 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Battle 3D at none against Zombie Outbreak Simulator's shown. Battle 3D also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Zombie Outbreak Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 and Battle 3D sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Zombie Outbreak Simulator against 4.1 for Battle 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Zombie Outbreak Simulator's written reviews are positive against 73% of Battle 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, Battle 3D monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zombie Outbreak Simulator versus Battle 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Outbreak SimulatorBattle 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.7K ratings) — better4.1 (3.7K ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews73.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K3.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB741 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBinary Space Pty LtdLuis Evaristo Rodriguez Campos

Customer experience

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

All ratings1,699 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews369 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral10.6%
Negative20.3%

Battle 3D

All ratings3,658 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews883 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative18.0%

User reviews

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What 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

Battle 3D

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Massive battles
  • 👍 Realistic graphics
  • 🚀 Smooth controls
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🔒 Paywall for full content
  • 👎 Unbalanced difficulty
  • 👎 Limited free 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

Battle 3D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tanks/vehicles aiming issues
  • Soldiers not shooting properly
  • Crashes when using nuclear strike
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more unit variety
  • Improve AI behavior
  • Implement sandbox mode
  • Add more maps and campaigns
  • Improve camera controls
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  • Implement first-person mode
  • Add naval warfare
  • Allow custom base/map building

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
9 purchases

Battle 3D

One-time9
  • Reinforcement$1.99
  • AtomicPower$1.99
  • Red Side$1.99
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  • Cars and Night$1.99
  • All Missions$3.99
  • Special Maps$3.99
  • Nature Campaign$3.99
  • Desert Map$3.99
  • World Map$4.99

Questions

Is Zombie Outbreak Simulator free?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Battle 3D free?
Battle 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Battle 3D?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator is rated higher. Zombie Outbreak Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Battle 3D averages 4.1 from 3.7K ratings.
Do Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Battle 3D have ads?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator shows ads; Battle 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or Battle 3D?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, and Battle 3D monthly. Most recently, Zombie Outbreak Simulator was updated on October 23, 2026 and Battle 3D on October 22, 2026.

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