Zombie HQ vs BoxHead vs Zombies
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zombie HQ
Fight hordes of zombies across 18 levels, scavenge for powerful weapons, and rescue survivors. Customize your rooftop hideout with weapons and amenities to survive the apocalypse. Enjoy console-quality 3D graphics and gamepad support.
- 18 action-packed levels
- Weapon scavenging and upgrades
- Survivor rescue missions
- Rooftop hideout customization
- Console-quality 3D graphics
- Gamepad compatibility
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Your city has been overrun. The zombie infestation is seriously getting in the way of your downtime. It’s time to take back what’s yours! Scavenge what you can, find bigger and badder weapons, and take the fight to the undead! The streets are no longer safe, but you can seek refuge on the rooftops. What you need is somewhere to catch a breath, somewhere safe to kick back and prepare for your next explosive zombie-killing mission ... what you need is a Zombie HQ! FAST-PACED ZOMBIE-BLASTING ACTION • Shoot your way through 18 action-packed levels of zombie-slaying goodness. • Rescue survivors and complete extra bonus missions for big rewards. • Use and upgrade shotguns, flamethrowers, explosives, rifles, gun turrets, chainsaws and more! CUSTOMISE YOUR PERFECT ROOFTOP HIDEOUT • Deck out your ultimate zombie safe house with weapons systems, pool tables, hot tubs, turntables – whatever you need to see out the apocalypse! • Earn extra rewards from different daily items and events around your base. • Kit yourself out in the latest zombie survival apparel, from caps and hockey facemasks to centurion armour! CONSOLE-QUALITY GAMING • Fight through detailed 3D environments as you battle for survival. • Make the most of A7 Apple devices with impressive custom full-screen FX. • Play Zombie HQ on your favourite compatible gamepad.* Not everyone will survive the zombie apocalypse, but with a fully tricked out HQ... you will!
BoxHead vs Zombies
Battle endless waves of zombies with powerful weapons and upgrades. Customize your character with exclusive skins and team up with friends in online co-op mode to climb the global leaderboards.
- Endless zombie waves
- Unlockable weapons and upgrades
- Exclusive character skins
- Online co-op mode
- Global leaderboards
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Conquer the Zombie Apocalypse and Prove You’re the Best! Face endless waves of zombies in an epic battle for survival! With powerful weapons and upgrades you unlock as you progress, every match is a new chance to push your limits. What awaits you: Devastating weapons – Unlock and master a variety of firearms to turn the tide in your favor. Exclusive skins – Customize your characters with unique skins and show off your style on the battlefield. Online co-op mode – Team up with your friends and survive the zombie hordes together! Global leaderboard – Compete with players from around the world and prove you’re the best! Do you have what it takes to survive? Download now and start your journey to DESTROY ALL ZOMBIES! Don’t just be another survivor... be the legend!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Zombie HQ at 4.6 against BoxHead vs Zombies's 2.7. Zombie HQ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 12). BoxHead vs Zombies's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). 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
Both are free to download. Zombie HQ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BoxHead vs Zombies asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zombie HQ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zombie HQ has 1.5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Zombie HQ's written reviews are positive against 54% of BoxHead vs Zombies's.
Zombie HQ ships an update every 2 months, BoxHead vs Zombies every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zombie HQ | BoxHead vs Zombies |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better | 2.7 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews — better | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Rebellion Games | Apps Bergman Ltda |
Customer experience
Zombie HQ
BoxHead vs Zombies
Bugs and requests
Zombie HQ
Reported bugs
4 issues- Screen orientation issues
- Disappearing purchased items
- Bonus missions not working
- Crashes and freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Add multiplayer mode
- Expand mission variety
- Improve energy system
- More customization options
BoxHead vs Zombies
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Zombie HQ
- Special Offer 01$0.99
- Special Offer 02$0.99
- Special Offer 03$0.99
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- Gold Digger$1.99
- Purse Snatcher$1.99
- Machine Gun Minister$1.99
- Grave Robber$4.99
- Pick Pocket$4.99
- Small Fortune$9.99
- Turbo Recharge$9.99
BoxHead vs Zombies
No in-app purchases









