# Zombie HQ vs EPOCH.2

The clearest difference is price: Zombie HQ at Free against EPOCH.2's $0.99. Zombie HQ also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 406). EPOCH.2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 78%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Zombie HQ is free to download; EPOCH.2 costs $0.99 up front. Zombie HQ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and EPOCH.2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EPOCH.2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 406 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Zombie HQ's written reviews are positive against 86% of EPOCH.2's.

Zombie HQ ships an update every 2 months, EPOCH.2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombie HQ | EPOCH.2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-hq/id524110605/reviews) | **[4.8 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch2/id660982355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 406 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **86.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 790 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rebellion Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/538401096) | [Uppercut Games Pty Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164600) |

## What reviewers say

### Zombie HQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-hq/id524110605)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Digger | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purse Snatcher | $1.99 | one-time |
| Machine Gun Minister | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grave Robber | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pick Pocket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Fortune | $9.99 | one-time |
| Turbo Recharge | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Screen orientation issues
- Disappearing purchased items
- Bonus missions not working
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Expand mission variety
- Improve energy system
- More customization options


### EPOCH.2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch2/id660982355)

Engage in epic robot combat across a post-apocalyptic world. Control your robot with intuitive swipes, make tactical decisions, and unravel a compelling story of humanity's downfall and a princess's survival. Upgrade your robot with salvaged parts and diverse weaponry to face escalating challenges.

**Highlights:** Intuitive touch-screen controls, Tactical combat and decision-making, Engaging post-apocalyptic story, Robot customization and upgrades, Arena-style combat with boss battles, Leaderboard challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Handful of Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Stack of Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Containment Weapon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Leaper Weapon | $2.99 | one-time |
| Melee Weapon | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sniper Weapon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Worm Weapon | $5.99 | one-time |
| Worm Armor | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🔥 Addictive and fun
- 💎 Customizable gear
- 🎮 Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- O.G.R.E. turret not working despite owning first game
- Frequent crashes, especially towards end of campaign
- Checkpoint issues causing loss of progress
- Sound not working for some users

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More levels and campaign content
- Ability to carry over progress from first game
- Improved checkpoint system
- More variety in enemy types and boss battles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zombie HQ free?

Zombie HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EPOCH.2 free?

EPOCH.2 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zombie HQ or EPOCH.2?

EPOCH.2 is rated higher. Zombie HQ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while EPOCH.2 averages 4.8 from 406 ratings.

### Do Zombie HQ or EPOCH.2 have ads?

Zombie HQ shows ads; EPOCH.2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zombie HQ or EPOCH.2?

Zombie HQ ships an update every 2 months, and EPOCH.2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Zombie HQ was updated on October 22, 2026 and EPOCH.2 on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*