Comparison

Into the Dead vs Swamp Attack

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

Swamp Attack

Defend your porch from waves of mutant creatures, aliens, and zombies using an arsenal of weapons and strategic upgrades. Survive over 540 levels across 11 episodes with intuitive tap and drag controls, even offline.

Highlights
  • Defend your porch from mutant creatures
  • Over 540 single-player levels
  • 35+ insane defense tools
  • 90+ unique monsters to battle
  • Upgrade weapons and defenses
  • Offline Mode support
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DEFEND YOUR PORCH. UNLEASH THE ARSENAL. Your swamp is under siege by a literal nightmare of mutant gators, alien invaders, and trigger-happy zombies. Grab your shotgun, plant your feet on the porch, and show these critters why you don't mess with the bayou! ACTION-PACKED DEFENSE WITH A TWIST Swamp Attack isn't just a shooter—it’s a high-stakes strategy game where you’re the last line of defense. Whether you’re tossing Molotovs or calling in an Atom Bomb, every tap counts. WHY YOU’LL LOVE THE SWAMP: Massive Scale: Battle through 540+ single-player levels across 11 intense episodes. Epic Arsenal: Choose from 35+ insane defense tools, including the reckless Minigun, the Blob-thrower, and the classic Shotgun. Mutant Mayhem: Face off against 90+ unique monsters, from chainsaw-wielding zombies to tank-driving aliens. Strategy First: Upgrade your guns, equip explosives, and switch weapons mid-action to survive the horde. Play Anywhere: Full Offline Mode support—no Wi-Fi? No problem. Defend your home on the go. HOW TO SURVIVE: TAP TO SHOOT: Simple, intuitive controls. DRAG & DROP: Rain down dynamite and Molotovs. SWITCH & LOAD: Don't run dry—swap weapons instantly. UPGRADE: Turn your porch into an impenetrable fortress. Join millions of players in the ultimate showdown between one man and a whole lot of crazy. DOWNLOAD NOW AND PROTECT THE SWAMP!

Screenshots

Into the Dead4 screens
Swamp Attack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Swamp Attack at every 9 days against Into the Dead's every 3 months. Swamp Attack also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 11K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Swamp Attack sells 13 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 4.7 for Swamp Attack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 35K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Into the Dead's written reviews are positive against 83% of Swamp Attack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, Swamp Attack every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Into the Dead versus Swamp Attack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInto the DeadSwamp Attack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings)4.7 (35K ratings)
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews — better82.8% of reviews
Number of ratings11K35K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size314 MB222 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPikPokMoving Eye

Customer experience

Into the Dead

All ratings10,519 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews670 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.8%

Swamp Attack

All ratings34,517 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews2,226 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative11.2%

User reviews

Into the Dead

From 11K 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

Swamp Attack

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Childhood game
  • 👍 Nice game
  • 🎨 Great graphics and gameplay
  • 🕹️ Fun and addictive
  • 💯 Best game ever

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game crashes on certain levels
  • ⚠️ Progression blocked by paywall
  • 🔋 Limited energy/battery issues
  • 🕹️ Repetitive and unbalanced gameplay
  • 🤖 Multiplayer issues with matchmaking and controls

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

Swamp Attack

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when defeating boss on episode 8 level 24
  • Purchased items and progress not saving properly after updates
  • Audio issues and sound bugs
  • Multiplayer instantly surrendering when minimizing the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Improved multiplayer experience
  • Better balance between free and paid progression
  • Customization options for the swamp house
  • Expanded weapon and defense variety

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
13 purchases

Swamp Attack

One-time13
  • Fistful of Coins$0.99
  • 10 Potions$0.99
  • 30 Potions$1.99
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  • More Gifts$2.99
  • Bag of Coins$2.99
  • Double Coins$3.99
  • Bag of Coins$3.99
  • 100 Potions$3.99
  • Barrel of Coins$6.99
  • Barrel of Coins$9.99
  • Truck of Coins$15.99
  • Truck of Coins$24.99
  • Bank Vault$99.99

Questions

Is Into the Dead free?
Into the Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swamp Attack free?
Swamp Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Into the Dead or Swamp Attack?
Into the Dead and Swamp Attack are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11K and 35K ratings respectively.
Do Into the Dead or Swamp Attack have ads?
Both Into the Dead and Swamp Attack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Into the Dead or Swamp Attack?
Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, and Swamp Attack every 9 days. Most recently, Into the Dead was updated on October 18, 2026 and Swamp Attack on October 18, 2026.

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