# Walking Dead vs DEAD TRIGGER 2

The clearest difference is rating: DEAD TRIGGER 2 at 4.7 against Walking Dead's 4.2. DEAD TRIGGER 2 also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 49%) and ratings volume (112K vs 4.9K). Walking Dead's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walking Dead sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and DEAD TRIGGER 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DEAD TRIGGER 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEAD TRIGGER 2 has 112K ratings behind it against 4.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Walking Dead's written reviews are positive against 73% of DEAD TRIGGER 2's.

Walking Dead ships an update every 3 months, DEAD TRIGGER 2 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walking Dead | DEAD TRIGGER 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-dead-the-game/id524731580/reviews) | **[4.7 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-trigger-2-zombie-games/id720063540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K | **112K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **73.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 358 MB | 836 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Skybound Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793644030) | [Deca Games EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472223668) |

## What reviewers say

### Walking Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-dead-the-game/id524731580)

Experience a gripping narrative horror adventure set in the zombie apocalypse. Make difficult choices that shape your story and the fate of survivors. Play as a convicted criminal seeking redemption by protecting an orphaned girl.

**Highlights:** Narrative-driven adventure, Mature horror series, Choice-based gameplay, Zombie apocalypse setting, Character redemption arc

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Episode 2: Starved For Help | $4.99 | one-time |
| Episode 3: Long Road Ahead | $4.99 | one-time |
| Episode 4: Around Every Corner | $4.99 | one-time |
| Episode 5: No Time Left | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Walking Dead: 400 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Pack  Episodes 2 -5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Pack  Episodes 2 -5 + 400 Days Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great story and characters
- 👍 Immersive gameplay
- 💡 Meaningful choices that impact the story
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and download issues
- 💰 Episodes too expensive
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring previous purchases
- 🤯 Emotionally impactful story can be overwhelming

**Reported bugs**

- Episodes won't download after purchase
- Restore purchases not working
- Crashes when trying to open the app
- Graphical glitches and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Make all episodes free
- Improve stability and fix download issues
- Add manual save/load functionality
- Optimize for mobile devices


### DEAD TRIGGER 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-trigger-2-zombie-games/id720063540)

Engage in a heart-stopping zombie apocalypse FPS adventure. Build your hideout, unlock diverse battlefields, and utilize an arsenal of over 70 weapons and fun gadgets to survive.

**Highlights:** Build and manage a personal hideout, Explore 10 regions and 33 battlefields, Over 600 gameplay scenarios, 70+ types of weapons, Brutal melee and ranged combat, Fun and lethal gadgets, Weekly tournaments

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fist of Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Money | $2.99 | one-time |
| Startup Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Money Booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Payoff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Area 51 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Fortune | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trust Fund | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bath | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 🔒 No pay-to-win mechanics
- 👍 Engaging campaign

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when getting blueprints
- ⏱️ Long upgrade/wait times
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive missions
- 🚫 Lack of new content after certain progress

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain missions (e.g. 'Can't Touch This' in China)
- Inability to close blueprint screens on iPhone X
- Disappearing campaign missions after reaching certain tech level

**Requested features**

- More campaign missions and story content
- Character customization options
- Multiplayer mode
- Offline play
- Reduced upgrade/wait times


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walking Dead free?

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

### Is DEAD TRIGGER 2 free?

DEAD TRIGGER 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Walking Dead or DEAD TRIGGER 2?

DEAD TRIGGER 2 is rated higher. Walking Dead averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while DEAD TRIGGER 2 averages 4.7 from 112K ratings.

### Do Walking Dead or DEAD TRIGGER 2 have ads?

DEAD TRIGGER 2 shows ads; Walking Dead does not.

### Which is updated more often, Walking Dead or DEAD TRIGGER 2?

Walking Dead ships an update every 3 months, and DEAD TRIGGER 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Walking Dead was updated on November 6, 2026 and DEAD TRIGGER 2 on November 6, 2026.

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