Comparison

Into the Dead 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

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.

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

Into the Dead4 screens
Zombie Frontier 44 screens

Verdict

The call

Into the Dead and Zombie Frontier 4 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Into the Dead's written reviews are positive against 51% of Zombie Frontier 4's. Into the Dead 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. Into the Dead 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 Into the Dead against 4.8 for Zombie Frontier 4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Into the Dead's written reviews are positive against 51% of Zombie Frontier 4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, Zombie Frontier 4 every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Into the Dead versus Zombie Frontier 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInto the DeadZombie Frontier 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10K ratings)4.8 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better51.4% of reviews
Number of ratings10K18K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size318 MB954 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPikPokFeelingtouch Limited

Customer experience

Into the Dead

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

Zombie Frontier 4

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

User reviews

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

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

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

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

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
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 Into the Dead free?
Into the Dead 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, Into the Dead or Zombie Frontier 4?
Zombie Frontier 4 is rated higher. Into the Dead averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Zombie Frontier 4 averages 4.8 from 18K ratings.
Do Into the Dead or Zombie Frontier 4 have ads?
Both Into the Dead and Zombie Frontier 4 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Into the Dead or Zombie Frontier 4?
Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, and Zombie Frontier 4 every 2 months. Most recently, Into the Dead was updated on September 24, 2026 and Zombie Frontier 4 on September 24, 2026.

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