Comparison

Zombie HQ vs BoxHead vs Zombies

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 18 action-packed levels
  • Weapon scavenging and upgrades
  • Survivor rescue missions
  • Rooftop hideout customization
  • Console-quality 3D graphics
  • Gamepad compatibility
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Endless zombie waves
  • Unlockable weapons and upgrades
  • Exclusive character skins
  • Online co-op mode
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Zombie HQ4 screens
BoxHead vs Zombies4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zombie HQ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BoxHead vs Zombies asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Zombie HQ versus BoxHead vs Zombies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie HQBoxHead vs Zombies
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better2.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB127 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperRebellion GamesApps Bergman Ltda

Customer experience

Zombie HQ

All ratings1,521 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews409 reviews
Positive77.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.9%

BoxHead vs Zombies

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%

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

10 purchases

Zombie HQ

One-time10
  • Special Offer 01$0.99
  • Special Offer 02$0.99
  • Special Offer 03$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
None

BoxHead vs Zombies

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zombie HQ free?
Zombie HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoxHead vs Zombies free?
BoxHead vs Zombies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zombie HQ or BoxHead vs Zombies?
Zombie HQ is rated higher. Zombie HQ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while BoxHead vs Zombies averages 2.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Zombie HQ or BoxHead vs Zombies have ads?
Both Zombie HQ and BoxHead vs Zombies show ads.
Which is updated more often, Zombie HQ or BoxHead vs Zombies?
Zombie HQ ships an update every 2 months, and BoxHead vs Zombies every 17 months. Most recently, Zombie HQ was updated on October 16, 2026 and BoxHead vs Zombies on October 17, 2026.

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