Comparison

DEAD TRIGGER vs Zombie Frontier 4

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DEAD TRIGGER

Engage in intense first-person shooter combat against hordes of zombies. Secure supplies, rescue survivors, and explore a city to uncover a dark truth. Utilize a vast arsenal of weapons and gadgets to survive the apocalypse.

Highlights
  • Smash hordes of zombies
  • Secure vital supplies
  • Save other survivors
  • Explore the city
  • Lethal arsenal of weapons
  • Powerful gadgets
  • Character upgrades
Features
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Get ready for Non-Stop Action in this Award Winning Shooter Game: App Store - Best of the Year Apple's Hall Of Fame Unity Awards Over 60 Million downloads Gear up for some extreme zombie slaying! - Smash hordes of bloodthirsty zombies - Secure vital supplies - Save other survivors - Protect the Safe Haven - Explore the city - Uncover the shocking truth in this intense FPS action game! Wipe out the horde in a variety of imaginative ways - Blast 'em out of existence with a lethal arsenal of weapons - Put them out of their misery with powerful explosives - Dispatch of the zombie horde with countless creative ways - Evolving zombie AI will keep you on your toes Load your gun and shoot ‘em up - Equip yourself with beautifully realistic weapons - Colt 1911, Scorpion, Striker, Enfield, or a Minigun - Get stuck in with brutal melee weapons like the Chainsaw, Brain Mill and more - Utilise powerful gadgets including a laser amputator, blade chopper, baits, mines, grenades, radar and more - Unlock 13 character upgrades like Radar and Autoheal New online service: - Receive free updates with new missions, weapons, gadgets, characters and more - Back up your progress on the Cloud - Add your friends and more! HOT NEWS: If you love Dead Trigger, don’t forget to check out the sequel, DEAD TRIGGER 2! We’re sure you’ll give it two severed thumbs up. It’s out NOW. We are happy to share more with you and hear your thoughts! Please follow us at: https://www.facebook.com/DEADTRIGGER

About

Zombie Frontier 4

Engage in a classic first-person zombie shooting experience. Collect resources to craft weapons, battle mutated zombies and powerful bosses, and survive apocalyptic challenges across diverse environments. Upgrade your arsenal and strategize your attacks to overcome the undead.

Highlights
  • First-person zombie shooting
  • Weapon crafting and upgrades
  • Mutated zombie and boss battles
  • Apocalypse survival challenges
  • Diverse battlefield environments
  • Player interaction and competition
Features
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Zombie Frontier4 is latest established sequel of the zombie frontier series, it is a classical first-person zombie shooting game. Players can collect materials, blueprints to forge weapons, fight off mutated BOSSes, come and experience the feel of a real apocalypse and watch those zombie limbs explode. Game features [Infinite Number of Apocalypse Challenges] You will encounter zombies hiding in the dark corners of the game, pouncing zombies dogs, tentacled zombies, which can stand up even after their heads have been shot off, there are also Lickers, Roadblockers, Chargers and other mutated zombies, there is also the “Mother Worm”, the ultimate warped combination of all zombies and last, but not least there are General Simmons and other mutated zombies in your path. [The One and Only Gun Strategy] A unique skill is involved in the use of every gun. You can choose to master the pistol and shoot their vulnerable areas; you can decide to carry two automatic rifles; and suppress them by spraying them with bullets; you can also select the shotgun, where you’ll load around and fire around and blow anything up that comes near you. Besides that, there are also grenades, which can be used in certain areas, sniper rifles and other heavy artillery for certain tactics. [Unrivaled Battlefield Experience] You’ll need to kill your way out of ambushes in the snow, deserts and caves, you’ll find yourself on top of a skyscraper with nothing but a sniper rifle, you’ll have to take them out with a reaper rifle out in the middle of a bridge. You’ll be challenged to the max in event stages and compete sometimes with other survivors. There are also classical hospitals, cars, prisons, factories, islands and more, that are waiting for you to be explored. [Self-Sufficiency Growth System] Anything from weapon upgrades to weapon modifications or new weapon installments to selecting armor suits all contribute to the diversity of the game, First Aid Kits, Adrenalines and other consumable items can also be purchased along the way. These are all your resources for survival. [Connecting with Other Players] Find more survivors, interact with others or compete with others. Just remember that you’re not alone in this game.

Screenshots

DEAD TRIGGER4 screens
Zombie Frontier 44 screens

Verdict

The call

DEAD TRIGGER and Zombie Frontier 4 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of DEAD TRIGGER's written reviews are positive against 51% of Zombie Frontier 4's. DEAD TRIGGER also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Both are free to download. DEAD TRIGGER sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Zombie Frontier 4 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DEAD TRIGGER against 4.8 for Zombie Frontier 4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of DEAD TRIGGER's written reviews are positive against 51% of Zombie Frontier 4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DEAD TRIGGER ships an update every 3 months, Zombie Frontier 4 every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DEAD TRIGGER versus Zombie Frontier 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEAD TRIGGERZombie Frontier 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (39K ratings)4.8 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews — better51.4% of reviews
Number of ratings39K — better18K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size449 MB954 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDeca Games EOODFeelingtouch Limited

Customer experience

DEAD TRIGGER

All ratings38,517 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews525 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative20.2%

Zombie Frontier 4

All ratings18,362 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews356 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral8.4%
Negative40.2%

User reviews

DEAD TRIGGER

From 39K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 💡 Customizable controls
  • 🎮 Reminds players of classic zombie shooters
  • 🎉 Fun and addictive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔧 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Progression feels grindy without in-app purchases
  • 🎮 Controls can be awkward
  • 🕹️ Lack of controller support

Zombie Frontier 4

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🚀 Good graphics and gameplay
  • 💡 Interesting storyline and missions

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Excessive ads and forced video ads
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains device battery quickly

Bugs and requests

DEAD TRIGGER

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crossbow not functioning properly
  • Audio glitches and missing sound effects
  • Crashes after completing missions
  • Inability to progress past tutorial
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and story content
  • Expanded weapon selection
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Ability to replay story missions
  • Cloud save sync improvements

Zombie Frontier 4

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Purchases not registering correctly
  • Progression blocking bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve progression and reduce grind
  • Reduce cost of upgrades and items
  • Fix bugs and crashes

In-app purchases

10 purchases

DEAD TRIGGER

One-time10
  • Money Pile$0.99
  • Gold Pile$2.99
  • Money Credit$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Gold Credit$3.99
  • Gold Cache$4.99
  • Money Cache$4.99
  • Gold Bundle$9.99
  • Money Bundle$9.99
  • Gold Stockpile$14.99
  • Gold Treasure$24.99
14 purchases

Zombie Frontier 4

One-time14
  • Side Pack 1$1.99
  • Event Pack 1$1.99
  • Recruit Pack AK47$1.99
Show 11 more
  • Week Lisence$2.99
  • Novice Snipe Pack$2.99
  • Safe Pack 1$2.99
  • Discount Pack 11$2.99
  • Machine Upgrade Pack 2$4.99
  • Item Pack 1$4.99
  • Gun Upgrade Pack 2$4.99
  • Gold Pack 2$9.99
  • Gold Pack 3$14.99
  • Pass Card$19.99
  • Event Pack 5$29.99

Questions

Is DEAD TRIGGER free?
DEAD TRIGGER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zombie Frontier 4 free?
Zombie Frontier 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DEAD TRIGGER or Zombie Frontier 4?
Zombie Frontier 4 is rated higher. DEAD TRIGGER averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Zombie Frontier 4 averages 4.8 from 18K ratings.
Do DEAD TRIGGER or Zombie Frontier 4 have ads?
Both DEAD TRIGGER and Zombie Frontier 4 show ads.
Which is updated more often, DEAD TRIGGER or Zombie Frontier 4?
DEAD TRIGGER ships an update every 3 months, and Zombie Frontier 4 every 2 months. Most recently, DEAD TRIGGER was updated on September 24, 2026 and Zombie Frontier 4 on September 24, 2026.

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