Comparison

Into the Dead vs Snake Evolution!

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

Snake Evolution!

Experience the classic snake game reimagined with stunning visuals and addictive evolution mechanics. Grow from a tiny hatchling to a legendary serpent, unlocking new themes and power-ups. Compete globally and play anywhere, anytime, with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Evolutionary gameplay stages
  • 12 unlockable snake themes
  • Game-changing power-ups
  • Global leaderboards via Game Center
  • Intuitive controls for all devices
  • Offline play
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THE CLASSIC SNAKE GAME, REVOLUTIONIZED Remember the Snake game that captivated millions? It’s back, reimagined with breathtaking visuals, addictive evolution mechanics, and features that will keep you playing for hours. Welcome to Snake Evolution - where every game is a journey from a tiny hatchling to a legendary serpent! PLAY ANYWHERE Start your game on iPhone during your commute, continue on iPad at home, or enjoy on Apple TV with family. Experience the game optimized for each device - from precise touch controls to Siri Remote navigation. EVOLUTIONARY GAMEPLAY Watch your snake transform through stunning evolution stages as you progress: • Hatchling - Begin your journey as a small, eager serpent • Juvenile - Grow stronger with enhanced scales and speed • Adult - Unlock special abilities and visual effects • Ancient - Command respect with glowing auras and particle trails • Legendary - Achieve ultimate power with dynamic effects and lightning trails 12 STUNNING SNAKE THEMES TO UNLOCK Express yourself with beautifully crafted themes, each with unique visual effects: • Emerald Genesis - Nature’s embrace with organic particles • Ocean Depths - Dive deep with mesmerizing water effects • Fire Serpent - Blaze through levels with flame trails • Cosmic Wanderer - Journey through stars and nebulae • Golden Dragon - Achieve ultimate prestige • And 7 more spectacular themes to discover! POWER-UPS AND SPECIAL ABILITIES Collect game-changing power-ups that transform your gameplay: • Lightning Bolt - Supercharge your speed and score multiplier • Time Freeze - Slow down time for precision moves • Magnet - Attract food automatically • Ghost Mode - Phase through walls temporarily • Score Multiplier - Double your points for massive scores COMPETE GLOBALLY WITH GAME CENTER • Challenge players worldwide on multiple leaderboards • Track your best scores, survival time, and highest level • Compare achievements with friends • Climb the ranks from local champion to global legend FEATURES THAT MATTER • Intuitive Controls - Swipe or use on-screen controls, perfectly tuned for each platform • Progressive Difficulty - Speed increases naturally as you master each level • Stunning Visual Effects - Particle systems, dynamic lighting, and smooth animations • Haptic Feedback - Feel every food chomp and power-up (iPhone) OPTIMIZED FOR YOUR DEVICE • iPhone - Perfect for one-handed play with portrait orientation • iPad - Expanded view with enhanced graphics • Apple TV - Big screen excitement with Siri Remote controls • Mac - Native Apple Silicon support with keyboard controls PREMIUM EXPERIENCE, NO COMPROMISES • No ads - Ever • No in-app purchases - Complete game from day one • No internet required - Play anywhere, anytime • Regular updates with new themes and features PERFECT FOR EVERYONE Whether you’re a casual player looking for a quick game or a competitive player aiming for the global leaderboards, Snake Evolution offers endless entertainment. With multiple difficulty curves, theme unlocks, and evolution stages, there’s always a new goal to achieve. Join thousands of players rediscovering their love for Snake. Download Snake Evolution today and begin your evolution!

Screenshots

Into the Dead4 screens
Snake Evolution!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Into the Dead at Free against Snake Evolution!'s $0.99. Into the Dead also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 3). Snake Evolution!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Into the Dead is free to download; Snake Evolution! costs $0.99 up front. Into the Dead sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Snake Evolution! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Snake Evolution! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Into the Dead has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, Snake Evolution! every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Into the Dead versus Snake Evolution!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInto the DeadSnake Evolution!
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (11K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size314 MB19 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPikPokAndrew Code

Customer experience

Into the Dead

All ratings10,519 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews677 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.9%

Snake Evolution!

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Snake Evolution!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Into the Dead

One-time10
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$2.99
  • Coin Doubler$2.99
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  • 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
None

Snake Evolution!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Into the Dead free?
Into the Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snake Evolution! free?
Snake Evolution! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Into the Dead or Snake Evolution!?
Snake Evolution! is rated higher. Into the Dead averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Snake Evolution! averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Into the Dead or Snake Evolution! have ads?
Into the Dead shows ads; Snake Evolution! does not.
Which is updated more often, Into the Dead or Snake Evolution!?
Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, and Snake Evolution! every 5 days. Most recently, Into the Dead was updated on November 4, 2026 and Snake Evolution! on October 30, 2026.

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