# Into the Dead vs John Mad Run

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Into the Dead | John Mad Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-dead/id535609266/reviews)** | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-mad-run/id844148083/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 62.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 314 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PikPok](https://appshunter.io/developer/323296229) | [Happymagenta UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105393733) |

## What reviewers say

### Into the Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-dead/id535609266)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Weapon - Crossbow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wolf "Ghost" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Companion: Sabre | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all dogs (Blitz, Cairo, Titan, Ghost) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💯 Classic zombie game
- 🐕 Enjoyable dog companion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited weapon variety without paying
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive environments

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes during gameplay
- Issues with ad integration disrupting gameplay

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-mad-run/id844148083)

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.

**Highlights:** Intense run'n'gun gameplay, Unlockable laser weapon, Melee combat with a sword, Dodge deadly traps, High-octane enemy elimination

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Into the Dead free?

Into the Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is John Mad Run free?

John Mad Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Into the Dead or John Mad Run?

Into the Dead is rated higher. Into the Dead averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while John Mad Run averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.

### Do Into the Dead or John Mad Run have ads?

Into the Dead shows ads; John Mad Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Into the Dead or John Mad Run?

Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, and John Mad Run every 3 months. Most recently, Into the Dead was updated on November 7, 2026 and John Mad Run on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*