Comparison

DEAD TRIGGER vs Into the Dead

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

Into the Dead

Survive a relentless zombie apocalypse by running as fast as possible. Arm yourself with powerful weapons and loyal companions to fend off the undead horde. Compete with friends and players worldwide for the highest scores in this intense survival experience.

Highlights
  • Intense zombie survival gameplay
  • Unlock weapons and perks
  • Collect canine companions
  • Mission sets for challenges
  • Global leaderboards and friend challenges
  • Multiple control schemes
Features
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Into the Dead throws you into the gruesome world of the zombie apocalypse where there are no second chances. Do what you have to in order to stay alive, keep moving as fast as you can, and protect yourself by any means necessary. When the Dead are rising, run! FEATURES: • Intense gameplay with stunning visuals, featuring Metal support, and high-quality sound design depicting a grim zombie apocalypse • Unlock an arsenal of powerful weapons and perks to help you stay alive • Collect loyal canine companions to help keep the horde off your back • Mission Sets provide constant challenges to overcome • Challenge your friends to beat your high scores and compete on global leaderboards with Facebook and GameCenter support • Multiple control schemes with 3D touch support (requires compatible device) • Share your runs with friends using ReplayKit (requires iOS 9) • Share progress between devices using iCloud • Ongoing updates to deliver new modes, features, and content We love to hear from our players! On Twitter? Drop us a line @pikpokgames and join the conversation with #IntoTheDead Into the Dead is free to play but offers some game items for purchase with real money.

Screenshots

DEAD TRIGGER4 screens
Into the Dead4 screens

Verdict

The call

DEAD TRIGGER and Into the Dead both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Into the Dead's written reviews are positive against 71% of DEAD TRIGGER's. DEAD TRIGGER's advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 10K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Into the Dead sells 10 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 4.7 for Into the Dead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of DEAD TRIGGER's written reviews are positive against 90% of Into the Dead's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DEAD TRIGGER versus Into the Dead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEAD TRIGGERInto the Dead
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (39K ratings)4.7 (10K ratings)
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews89.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39K — better10K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size449 MB318 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDeca Games EOODPikPok

Customer experience

DEAD TRIGGER

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

Into the Dead

All ratings10,442 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews660 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.9%

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

Into the Dead

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 💯 Classic zombie game
  • 🐕 Enjoyable dog companion

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Limited weapon variety without paying
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive environments

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

Into the Dead

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes during gameplay
  • Issues with ad integration disrupting gameplay

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and environments
  • Ability to purchase weapons with in-game currency
  • Improved story or narrative elements
  • Multiplayer or co-op functionality

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
10 purchases

Into the Dead

One-time10
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$2.99
  • Coin Doubler$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Premium Weapon - Crossbow$2.99
  • Wolf "Ghost"$3.99
  • Large Coin Pack$4.99
  • Companion: Sabre$4.99
  • Unlock all dogs (Blitz, Cairo, Titan, Ghost)$5.99
  • Huge Coin Pack$9.99
  • Super Coin Pack$19.99

Questions

Is DEAD TRIGGER free?
DEAD TRIGGER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Into the Dead free?
Into the Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DEAD TRIGGER or Into the Dead?
DEAD TRIGGER and Into the Dead are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 39K and 10K ratings respectively.
Do DEAD TRIGGER or Into the Dead have ads?
Both DEAD TRIGGER and Into the Dead show ads.
Which is updated more often, DEAD TRIGGER or Into the Dead?
DEAD TRIGGER ships an update every 3 months, and Into the Dead every 3 months. Most recently, DEAD TRIGGER was updated on September 24, 2026 and Into the Dead on September 24, 2026.

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