Comparison

Zombie HQ vs A Hero Alpha

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

A Hero Alpha

Embark on an action-adventure quest across a mysterious island, battling monsters and uncovering secrets. Master virtual controls for movement, attacks, and special abilities to progress through the game.

Highlights
  • Island exploration
  • Monster combat
  • Virtual gamepad controls
  • Roll and attack mechanics
  • Second weapon system
  • Pause game function
Features
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An action adventure game where you explore an island filled with mysteries while defeating evil monsters. Controls ====== 1. Use the onscreen virtual gamepad to control the hero. 2. D-Pad = Move Hero 3. X button = Roll hero 4. A button = Attack / Speak / Confirm 5. B button = Use second weapon 6. Y button = Change second weapon 7. Press the Bag icon at the top right of the screen to pause game.

Screenshots

Zombie HQ4 screens
A Hero Alpha4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zombie HQ at Free against A Hero Alpha's $2.99. Zombie HQ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). A Hero Alpha's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Zombie HQ is free to download; A Hero Alpha costs $2.99 up front. Zombie HQ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. A Hero Alpha asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zombie HQ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zombie HQ has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie HQ ships an update every 2 months, A Hero Alpha every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Zombie HQ versus A Hero Alpha: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie HQA Hero Alpha
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB61 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperRebellion GamesMichael Newell

Customer experience

Zombie HQ

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

A Hero Alpha

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

A Hero Alpha

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

A Hero Alpha

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zombie HQ free?
Zombie HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A Hero Alpha free?
A Hero Alpha costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zombie HQ or A Hero Alpha?
Zombie HQ is rated higher. Zombie HQ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while A Hero Alpha averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Zombie HQ or A Hero Alpha have ads?
Zombie HQ shows ads; A Hero Alpha does not.
Which is updated more often, Zombie HQ or A Hero Alpha?
Zombie HQ ships an update every 2 months, and A Hero Alpha every 3 days. Most recently, Zombie HQ was updated on October 29, 2026 and A Hero Alpha on October 20, 2026.

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