Into the Dead vs John Mad Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Intense zombie survival gameplay
- Unlock weapons and perks
- Collect canine companions
- Mission sets for challenges
- Global leaderboards and friend challenges
- Multiple control schemes
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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.
John Mad Run
Embark on a relentless fight for survival as John, a target with deadly skills. Wield powerful weapons like a laser and sword to decimate hordes of enemies, master your reflexes to dodge traps, and leave a trail of bloody destruction.
- Intense run'n'gun gameplay
- Unlockable laser weapon
- Melee combat with a sword
- Dodge deadly traps
- High-octane enemy elimination
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John knows far too much to be left alive. So they are coming for him. But what they don't know is that he's not easy meat. Join John in his fight to the death. Unlock the insanely powerful laser to eliminate dozens of enemies at a time. Feel the absolute might of a sword - the weapon that never jams, never has to be reloaded and is always ready. Train your dexterity, avoid deadly traps and rend your enemies into bloody pieces. ○○○ More from Happymagenta: · Spyglass - outdoor GPS with augmented reality · Scany - WiFi scanner and network utility
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Into the Dead at 4.7 against John Mad Run's 4.2. Into the Dead also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 62%) and ratings volume (11K vs 12). John Mad Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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
Both are free to download. Into the Dead sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. John Mad Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
Into the Dead holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Into the Dead has 11K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Into the Dead's written reviews are positive against 62% of John Mad Run's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Into the Dead | John Mad Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better | 4.2 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better | 62.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 314 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PikPok | Happymagenta UAB |
Customer experience
Into the Dead
John Mad Run
User reviews
Into the Dead
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat 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
John Mad Run
From 12 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style with good graphics
- 🎵 Great soundtrack and audio design
- 💰 Minimal in-app purchases and ads
- ⚡ Simple and easy to pick up controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Screen display issues (half screen visibility)
- 🐛 Unresponsive and buggy controls
- 🐛 Weapon firing lag and unresponsiveness
- 🐛 Secondary weapon (knife/sword) stops working mid-run
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
John Mad Run
Reported bugs
13 issues- App crashes on launch (iOS 17)
- Screen only displays half the game interface
- Controls unresponsive to swipe inputs
- Firing mechanism requires rapid tapping to work
- Knife/sword stops functioning after 2-3 runs
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- Sound cuts out intermittently
- Jump and movement inputs not registering
- Progress and high scores not saving
- Weapons not unlocking after Facebook likes
- Game glitches when clicking ads
- Save data deleted after updates
- Secondary weapon control loss on restart
- Enemies shooting before appearing on screen
Requested features
11 requests- More weapons and gun variety
- Character customization and outfit options
- Power-ups and special abilities
- Boss encounters and story mode
- Multiple level maps and scenery changes
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- Armor and health upgrades
- Skill tree system
- Different difficulty levels
- Invincibility frames after getting hit
- Button controls as alternative to swipe gestures
- Weapon selection library system
In-app purchases
Into the Dead
- 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
John Mad Run
No in-app purchases
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