# Zombie Tsunami vs Plants vs. Zombies™

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zombie Tsunami at 83% against Plants vs. Zombies™'s 57%. Zombie Tsunami also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Plants vs. Zombies™'s advantage is ratings volume (943K vs 13K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zombie Tsunami sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Plants vs. Zombies™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plants vs. Zombies™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plants vs. Zombies™ has 943K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Zombie Tsunami's written reviews are positive against 57% of Plants vs. Zombies™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombie Tsunami | Plants vs. Zombies™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-tsunami/id529652920/reviews) | **[4.8 (943K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plants-vs-zombies/id893677096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **943K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 57.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#22** |
| Size | 266 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mobigame](https://appshunter.io/developer/300896021) | [Electronic Arts](https://appshunter.io/developer/284800461) |

## What reviewers say

### Zombie Tsunami

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-tsunami/id529652920)

Lead a horde of zombies to attack a city, transforming pedestrians into more zombies. Eat your friends and race through destruction. This game offers simple controls, exciting bonuses, and numerous upgrades.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls for the entire horde, 10 unique bonuses (ninjas, dragons, UFOs), Unlockable upgrades, Raise zombie birds, Over 300 missions, Travel through 11 different sets

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pill x3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pill x3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Column | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sachet of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome game
- 🤗 Nostalgic and fun
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Charming visuals
- 🎶 Great music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤯 Difficult obstacles
- 🐢 Slow zombie movement
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Scratch cards not working properly
- Zombies getting stuck or falling through terrain
- Inconsistent performance and frame rate issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Ability to restart progress
- Easier difficulty options
- More ways to earn in-game currency
- Improved controls and jump mechanics


### Plants vs. Zombies™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plants-vs-zombies/id893677096)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Action, #76 Top Free · Puzzle, #159 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Defend your home from a horde of fun-loving zombies using a variety of powerful plants. Strategize your defenses across 50 challenging levels, each with unique zombie types and environmental obstacles. Earn new plants and power-ups to become the ultimate zombie-zapping master.

**Highlights:** 49 zombie-zapping plants, 26 types of zombies, 50 fun-dead levels, Adventure and Survival modes, Unlockable plants and power-ups, Collect coins and earn achievements

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crazy Dave's Lost Wallet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sunflower's Golden Chest | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marigold's Coin Pot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stinky's Secret Stash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dr. Zomboss’ Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Digger's Diamond Mine | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whirly-Blurry Speed Up Stash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whirly-Blurry Speed Up Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Craaazy Speed Up Stash | $4.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fantastic gameplay
- 💎 Addictive and engaging
- 🕹️ Nostalgic classic
- 🌱 Unique and creative plant/zombie mechanics
- 🎨 Charming art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Progress resets and lost data
- 🤯 Frustrating ad-related issues (no skip option, crashes)
- 🤔 Questionable changes from original game

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after ads
- Survival mode progress lost
- Purchased content not restoring
- Zen Garden and other features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Restore original gameplay and features
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve stability and prevent progress loss
- Add more levels, mini-games, and content
- Improve customer support and bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zombie Tsunami free?

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

### Is Plants vs. Zombies™ free?

Plants vs. Zombies™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zombie Tsunami or Plants vs. Zombies™?

Plants vs. Zombies™ is rated higher. Zombie Tsunami averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Plants vs. Zombies™ averages 4.8 from 943K ratings.

### Do Zombie Tsunami or Plants vs. Zombies™ have ads?

Both Zombie Tsunami and Plants vs. Zombies™ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zombie Tsunami or Plants vs. Zombies™?

Zombie Tsunami ships an update every 2 months, and Plants vs. Zombies™ every 2 months. Most recently, Zombie Tsunami was updated on November 6, 2026 and Plants vs. Zombies™ on November 6, 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.*