Comparison

Zombie HQ vs Storm the Train

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

Storm the Train

Engage in side-scrolling combat against waves of enemies, including zombies, robots, and ninjas. Recruit agents with unique abilities, switch between them with a swipe, and upgrade weapons and gadgets to overcome relentless boss battles and achieve high scores.

Highlights
  • Side-scrolling action gameplay
  • Recruit and switch between 12 agents
  • Upgrade weapons and gadgets
  • Daily rewards from Challenge Chopper
  • High score challenges
Features
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A one-way ticket to side-scrolling mayhem! Send your agents on a rampage of destruction against unending hordes of zombies, robots, ninjas and relentless boss battles in this explosive, guns blazing side-scroller. Recruit new agents with special abilities and gadgets to lay down the law to the advancing evil hordes. Swipe to switch between equipped agents and take advantage of their individual skills to overcome your enemies. Recover stolen blueprints to upgrade your arsenal and complete your mission objectives for even greater rewards! Features * Classic side-scrolling gameplay with explosive action * 12 collectable agents with different skills and abilities * Swipe between your 2 equipped agents * Upgrade numerous weapons, drones, and gadgets * Ride the Challenge Chopper and play for extra daily rewards * Destroy as much as possible to get the highest score Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/gamesfaction Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamesfaction

Screenshots

Zombie HQ4 screens
Storm the Train4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Storm the Train at none against Zombie HQ's shown. Storm the Train also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and Storm the Train sells 10 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 — 4.6 for Zombie HQ against 4.7 for Storm the Train. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Zombie HQ's written reviews are positive against 95% of Storm the Train's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie HQ ships an update every 2 months, Storm the Train monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zombie HQ versus Storm the Train: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie HQStorm the Train
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings)4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews94.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K1.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB103 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperRebellion GamesHidden Bridge Limited

Customer experience

Zombie HQ

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

Storm the Train

All ratings1,713 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews1,621 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative2.3%

User reviews

Zombie HQ

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced zombie shooting
  • 🎨 Great graphics and animations
  • 💡 Customizable HQ and character
  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🕹️ Repetitive missions

Storm the Train

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Good graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Enjoyable side-scrolling action
  • 🕹️ Variety of characters and weapons
  • 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive level design
  • 💰 Microtransactions feel intrusive
  • 🕹️ Controls can be challenging on mobile
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

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

Storm the Train

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain device models
  • Weapon/character upgrades not properly saving
  • Difficulty spikes in later levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level variety and enemy types
  • Ability to unlock all characters without microtransactions
  • Improved controls for mobile devices
  • Additional game modes or challenges

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
10 purchases

Storm the Train

One-time10
  • Small Bag$0.99
  • Large Bag$1.99
  • Pile of Coins$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Pile of Gems$1.99
  • Coin Doubler$3.99
  • All Characters$3.99
  • Bonus Bag$4.99
  • Hatful of Gems$4.99
  • Crate of Coins$9.99
  • Crate of Awesome$19.99

Questions

Is Zombie HQ free?
Zombie HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Storm the Train free?
Storm the Train is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zombie HQ or Storm the Train?
Storm the Train is rated higher. Zombie HQ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Storm the Train averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Zombie HQ or Storm the Train have ads?
Zombie HQ shows ads; Storm the Train does not.
Which is updated more often, Zombie HQ or Storm the Train?
Zombie HQ ships an update every 2 months, and Storm the Train monthly. Most recently, Zombie HQ was updated on November 10, 2026 and Storm the Train on November 7, 2026.

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