Comparison

Zombie Run HD vs Skiing Fred

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

Head to head
About

Zombie Run HD

Guide awakened zombies to escape a bar built on an ancient cemetery. Navigate an Aztec temple with brainless controls, unique characters, and stunning graphics in this thrilling undying runner game.

Highlights
  • Zombie escape gameplay
  • Aztec Temple location
  • Unique character selection
  • Brainless controls
  • Jaw-dropping graphics
Features
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HAVE FUN OR DIE TRYING More than 20 million players already enjoyed the most exciting undying runner! They could be wrong, but probably aren't. Be sure to download and check for yourself! Help awaken Zombies to escape from The Rusty Mug, a bar accidentally built atop an old temple cemetery. Featuring: - Brainless controls! - Aztec Temple location - to run even longer! - Dozen of Unique characters! - The Unbrave One zombie, Vampirella and Undead Assassin! - ALSO featuring Bad Santa, Zuperman and Iron Zombie! - Jaw-dropping graphics! - Lot of fun! And remember: zombies! They are cool.

About

Skiing Fred

Experience thrilling downhill action with a unique control system. Dodge traps, battle enemies, and customize your character and vehicles in this fast-paced adventure. Compete with friends and overcome extreme environmental challenges.

Highlights
  • Free-style control system
  • Character customization
  • Variety of vehicles
  • Dozens of traps and enemies
  • iCloud progress saving
  • Skill-based special moves
Features
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Enter the perfect chaos of Skiing Fred... The more dangerously you slide, the bigger the reward! Slide turbo-speed, dodge and drift through Fred's trap-ridden world as he escapes Grimmy Reaper. - Free-style control system unlike any other game - Customize and gear up your character! - Tons of insane vehicles - Dozens of traps and enemies - The best Fred Game ever! - Keep your progress through iCloud A sequel to Falling Fred and Running Fred, Skiing Fred is an over-the-top action-sports game featuring a unique free-movement system that allows you to take control of the action and perform true skill-based special moves. Get daring! Get creative! Get an edge over your friends or get them to help you beat massive Challenges destroying any enemies on your way. You'll be facing of extreme storms, apocalyptic meteor showers and blinding blizzards. Whether looking to beat records, complete missions, unlock achievements o get that particular item set collection, Skiing Fred packs a full load of fun for everyone! Visit www.facebook.com/Running-Fred for get cheats, tips and cools stuff.

Screenshots

Zombie Run HD4 screens
Skiing Fred4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zombie Run HD at none against Skiing Fred's shown. Zombie Run HD also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Skiing Fred's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 56%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Zombie Run HD sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Skiing Fred sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skiing Fred holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 402 and 705 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Zombie Run HD's written reviews are positive against 88% of Skiing Fred's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Run HD ships an update monthly, Skiing Fred every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zombie Run HD versus Skiing Fred: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Run HDSkiing Fred
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (402 ratings)4.7 (705 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews87.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings402705 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB166 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperRetroStyle GamesDedalord S.R.L.

Customer experience

Zombie Run HD

All ratings402 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral13.9%
Negative30.4%

Skiing Fred

All ratings701 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews348 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative6.9%

User reviews

Zombie Run HD

From 402 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🎨 Good graphics
  • 🕹️ Responsive controls
  • 💰 Free to play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times
  • 🔍 Lack of instructions
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🤖 Unoriginal (copy of Temple Run)

Skiing Fred

From 705 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Cool
  • 👍 Awesome
  • 👍 Great game
  • 👍 Addictive
  • 👍 Fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Lags
  • 🐛 Crashes
  • 🐛 Glitchy
  • 🔋 Takes too long to load
  • 🔒 Login issues

Bugs and requests

Zombie Run HD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Freezing during gameplay
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Incorrect character textures
  • Resurrection feature not working

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and environments
  • Ability to see upcoming obstacles
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Improved character customization
  • Reduced in-app purchase costs

Skiing Fred

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Invisible walls
  • Incorrect steering controls
  • Disappearing gems
  • Rewards not working properly

Requested features

9 requests
  • New maps/worlds
  • Customization options
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Less blood/gore
  • Falling Fred update
Show 4 more
  • Running Fred sequel
  • Grimmy playable character
  • Jumping Fred game
  • Racing Fred game

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Zombie Run HD

One-time4
  • 10000 Potions$0.99
  • 40000 Potions$2.99
  • 90000 Potions$5.99
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  • 200000 Potions$19.99
6 purchases

Skiing Fred

One-time6
  • 100 Gems$1.99
  • 300 Gems$4.99
  • 600 Gems$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 2000 Gems$29.99
  • 3500 Gems$49.99
  • 7500 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Zombie Run HD free?
Zombie Run HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skiing Fred free?
Skiing Fred is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Run HD or Skiing Fred?
Skiing Fred is rated higher. Zombie Run HD averages 4.3 out of 5 from 402 ratings, while Skiing Fred averages 4.7 from 705 ratings.
Do Zombie Run HD or Skiing Fred have ads?
Skiing Fred shows ads; Zombie Run HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Run HD or Skiing Fred?
Zombie Run HD ships an update monthly, and Skiing Fred every 3 months. Most recently, Zombie Run HD was updated on October 22, 2026 and Skiing Fred on October 24, 2026.

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