# Zombie HQ vs Chainbreaker

The clearest difference is ads: Chainbreaker at none against Zombie HQ's shown. Chainbreaker also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Zombie HQ's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zombie HQ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Chainbreaker sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chainbreaker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Zombie HQ's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chainbreaker's.

Zombie HQ ships an update every 2 months, Chainbreaker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombie HQ | Chainbreaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-hq/id524110605/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chainbreaker-chain-fighter/id6789898160/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rebellion Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/538401096) | [Adelyons Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889366918) |

## 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


### Chainbreaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chainbreaker-chain-fighter/id6789898160)

Engage in a physics-based chain fighting game where your gestures control simulated ropes. Battle ragdoll enemies with unique chain mechanics, enjoy stylized anime combat, and progress through diverse biomes and challenging bosses. Offers quick runs and a roguelite circuit mode.

**Highlights:** Physics-simulated chains, Gesture-based combat, Ragdoll enemies, Stylized anime combat, Roguelite circuit mode, Unlockable relic chain-heads, Boss physics puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drowned Court Chain Skins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pyre Court Chain Skins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silent Court Chain Skins | $3.99 | one-time |
| All Chain Skins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chainbreaker: Full Circuit | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zombie HQ free?

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

### Is Chainbreaker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zombie HQ or Chainbreaker?

Chainbreaker is rated higher. Zombie HQ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Chainbreaker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Zombie HQ or Chainbreaker have ads?

Zombie HQ shows ads; Chainbreaker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zombie HQ or Chainbreaker?

Zombie HQ ships an update every 2 months, and Chainbreaker every 3 days. Most recently, Zombie HQ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Chainbreaker on October 31, 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.*