Comparison

Into the Dead vs Down Box

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

Down Box

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Jump. Drop. Dodge. Survive. Down Box: Jump & Drop is a fast-paced arcade platformer where every move matters. Guide your cube through dangerous levels filled with platforms, spikes, boxes, springs, and other obstacles. React quickly, choose the right moment to move, and keep going for as long as you can. Use helpful power-ups such as a protective shield and slow motion to escape difficult situations and push your run even further. Features: Simple and responsive controls Fast arcade gameplay Different obstacles and traps Useful power-ups Colorful environments Easy to learn, challenging to master Perfect for quick gaming sessions How far can you go before the box goes down?

Screenshots

Into the Dead4 screens
Down Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Down Box at none against Into the Dead's shown. Down Box also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Into the Dead's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Into the Dead sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Down Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, Down Box every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Into the Dead versus Down Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInto the DeadDown Box
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size314 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPikPokVage Margarian

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

Down Box

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
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
1 purchases

Down Box

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Into the Dead free?
Into the Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Down Box free?
Down Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Into the Dead or Down Box have ads?
Into the Dead shows ads; Down Box does not.
Which is updated more often, Into the Dead or Down Box?
Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, and Down Box every 5 days. Most recently, Into the Dead was updated on November 6, 2026 and Down Box on October 31, 2026.

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