# Into the Dead vs Dead Effect

The clearest difference is ads: Dead Effect at none against Into the Dead's shown. Dead Effect also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Into the Dead's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 171) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Into the Dead sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dead Effect sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Into the Dead holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Into the Dead has 10K ratings behind it against 171, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Into the Dead's written reviews are positive against 83% of Dead Effect's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Into the Dead | Dead Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-dead/id535609266/reviews)** | [4.5 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-effect-space-zombie-rpg/id1438739207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 171 |
| Positive reviews | **89.7% of reviews** | 83.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 318 MB | 761 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PikPok](https://appshunter.io/developer/323296229) | [BrainVault Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967022364) |

## What reviewers say

### Into the Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-dead/id535609266)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Weapon - Crossbow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wolf "Ghost" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Companion: Sabre | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all dogs (Blitz, Cairo, Titan, Ghost) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes during gameplay
- Issues with ad integration disrupting gameplay

**Requested features**

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


### Dead Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-effect-space-zombie-rpg/id1438739207)

Embark on a thrilling sci-fi FPS adventure where you awaken to an empty ship filled with horrors. Fight for survival against infected creatures, uncover mysteries, and upgrade your arsenal in an epic campaign.

**Highlights:** Sci-fi FPS combat, Single player campaign, Weapon upgrades, Time-slowing ability, Survival mode arenas, Unlockable achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 000 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 330 000 credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 330 gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 000 credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 300 000 credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1300 gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 000 000 credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10 000 000 credits | $46.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Amazing graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Smooth and good controls
- 🌌 Immersive atmosphere
- 🧟 Classic space zombie theme
- 💰 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Orbs hard to find
- 🚫 No jump button
- 💸 Expensive weapons
- ⏳ Short game duration
- 🪲 Enemies too close/aggressive

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck and have to restart mission due to no jump button
- Lost weapons in third level
- Purchases taken away after playing again
- Auto-fire icon vanishes
- Falling through textures

**Requested features**

- Add jump button
- Add more stages/levels
- Add Russian language support
- Add Spanish language support
- Add more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Into the Dead free?

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

### Is Dead Effect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Into the Dead or Dead Effect?

Into the Dead is rated higher. Into the Dead averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Dead Effect averages 4.5 from 171 ratings.

### Do Into the Dead or Dead Effect have ads?

Into the Dead shows ads; Dead Effect does not.

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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.*