Comparison

Into the Dead vs DEAD TRIGGER 2

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

DEAD TRIGGER 2

Engage in a thrilling zombie apocalypse FPS adventure. Build a hideout, recruit specialists, and battle through diverse war scenarios with a vast arsenal of weapons and gadgets. Experience console-quality graphics and precise controls in this action-packed shooter.

Highlights
  • Build and manage a personal hideout
  • Explore 10 regions and 33 battlefields
  • Over 600 gameplay scenarios
  • Unlock 70+ gun weapons
  • Utilize melee weapons and gadgets
  • Weekly tournaments
Features
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* Over 100 Million downloads * * Award-winning Non-Stop FPS Action Zombie Shooter * Get ready for the assault: It is time for you to rise up and fight for your survival in a zombie apocalypse in this heart-stopping First Person Shooter (FPS) adventure! ▶ Build your personal Hideout and meet the Gunsmith, Scientist, Smuggler, Medic, and Engineer. ▶ Unlock 10 regions and plan a strategy for 33 different battlefields. Save the world! ▶ More than 600 gameplay war scenarios and intensive storytelling campaigns. ▶ More than 70 types of gun weapons. It was never so easy to kill Zombies! Wipe out the zombie hordes in a variety of imaginative ways. This Zombie FPS shooter is full of evil action! ▶ Choose between a touch control or an enhanced virtual joystick. Best FPS controls ever! ▶ Use brutal melee weapons like the Wrench, Bats, Hammers, Katana, Chainsaw, Swords, Machetes! ▶ Powerful Pistols, Rifles, SMG, Miniguns, Rocket launchers, Shotguns to even experimental weapons! ▶ Fun and entertaining gadgets from Mines, Turrets to lethal Chickens! *Every week new Tournaments in the beautiful Arenas. Kills Zombies with style. * At DECA Games we’ve always challenged ourselves to push the boundaries on mobile devices, and we’re proud of our console quality FPS shooter games. From cutting edge graphics to our precise FPS control system, over 240 million players worldwide have been blown away by our innovative approach and dedication to quality. We are the best developer who is developing FPS action shooting games for mobile since 2010.

Screenshots

Into the Dead4 screens
DEAD TRIGGER 24 screens

Verdict

The call

Into the Dead and DEAD TRIGGER 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Into the Dead's written reviews are positive against 73% of DEAD TRIGGER 2's. DEAD TRIGGER 2's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (112K vs 11K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 DEAD TRIGGER 2 sells 10 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 DEAD TRIGGER 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEAD TRIGGER 2 has 112K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Into the Dead's written reviews are positive against 73% of DEAD TRIGGER 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, DEAD TRIGGER 2 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Into the Dead versus DEAD TRIGGER 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInto the DeadDEAD TRIGGER 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings)4.7 (112K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews — better73.1% of reviews
Number of ratings11K112K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size314 MB1.1 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPikPokDeca Games EOOD

Customer experience

Into the Dead

All ratings10,519 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews676 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.8%

DEAD TRIGGER 2

All ratings111,666 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,215 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative17.5%

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

DEAD TRIGGER 2

From 112K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 🔒 No pay-to-win mechanics
  • 👍 Engaging campaign

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when getting blueprints
  • ⏱️ Long upgrade/wait times
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Repetitive missions
  • 🚫 Lack of new content after certain progress

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

DEAD TRIGGER 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain missions (e.g. 'Can't Touch This' in China)
  • Inability to close blueprint screens on iPhone X
  • Disappearing campaign missions after reaching certain tech level

Requested features

5 requests
  • More campaign missions and story content
  • Character customization options
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Offline play
  • Reduced upgrade/wait times

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
10 purchases

DEAD TRIGGER 2

One-time10
  • Fist of Gold$2.99
  • Pocket Money$2.99
  • Startup Pack$2.99
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  • Permanent Money Booster$2.99
  • Pot of Gold$4.99
  • Payoff$4.99
  • Area 51 Pack$8.99
  • Small Fortune$9.99
  • Trust Fund$9.99
  • Gold Bath$19.99

Questions

Is Into the Dead free?
Into the Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DEAD TRIGGER 2 free?
DEAD TRIGGER 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Into the Dead or DEAD TRIGGER 2?
DEAD TRIGGER 2 is rated higher. Into the Dead averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while DEAD TRIGGER 2 averages 4.7 from 112K ratings.
Do Into the Dead or DEAD TRIGGER 2 have ads?
Both Into the Dead and DEAD TRIGGER 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Into the Dead or DEAD TRIGGER 2?
Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, and DEAD TRIGGER 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Into the Dead was updated on October 29, 2026 and DEAD TRIGGER 2 on October 29, 2026.

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