Infectonator vs REDCON
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Infectonator
Unleash a global zombie apocalypse by strategically infecting countries. Upgrade your undead army, unlock special abilities, and turn the world into your personal zombie playground. Enjoy vibrant pixel art and a humorous take on the zombie genre.
- Worldwide zombie infection
- Zombie virus upgrades
- Unlock special undead
- Infect unique countries
- Pixel art graphics
- Humorous gameplay
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Tired of killing zombies? How about turning people into zombies instead! "Best Game of the Year 2012" - Armor Games "Best Browser Strategy & Simulation 2012" - JayisGames "Carnage Was Never So Cute" - JayisGames "Guaranteed to bring mayhem fun" - Indigo Entertainment "This Game is Epic" - AstralX7 "Infectonator is made more robust" - IGN "Great Pixel Art Graphics" - AppAdvice They said you were crazy. They said you were inhuman. Well, you're assembling a lab full of zombies to take over the world by turning everyone into zombies, so they were probably right. Infectonator is over-the-top arcade action where you drop your undead virus into unsuspecting countries and reap the rewards. Upgrade your zombies with powerful enhancements, unlock special undead and chow down on celebrities, and infect each unique country by giving a whole new meaning to "going green". With bright pixel graphics and a sense of humor, Infectonator is a fun and casual zombie game for everyone.
REDCON
Command your fortress in a perpetual war, managing resources and directing troops to defend against enemies and achieve objectives. Strategize with active pause, customize your base, and deploy a vast arsenal to conquer your foes.
- Build and customize battle fortress
- Use Active Pause for strategic orders
- Command vast arsenal of weapons
- Manage ammo, power, and manpower
- Replay levels and farm perks
- Infiltrate, Annihilate, or grind targets
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Order your crew to extinguish fires, repair and operate machinery, and repel intruders. Target enemy rooms while balancing ammo, power, and manpower to keep your fortress operational. MAJOR UPDATE 2.0 • World Map to replay levels and farm perks. • Enhanced graphics quality with sharper, clearer visuals. • High refresh rate support for buttery smooth animations. Set in the dystopian future in which the First World War never ended, humanity knows only war and bombardment. ◉ Build and customize your battle fortress as you wish ◉ Use Active Pause to freeze time and issue multiple orders instantly ◉ Command vast arsenal of weapons, from individual soldiers to superguns ◉ Infiltrate, Annihilate or grind your targets down through Attrition You are a Strike Commander, tasked by Fuhrer of the Empire State to spearhead an artillery offensive against Traitor General Kranz. You might be the one to end all wars. Customize and manage your battle fortress. Grow and upgrade your arsenal of weapons and utility facilities, then place them in different slots of your fortress layout. You are in command. Target your guns and command your soldiers. Active Pause allows you to freeze time and issue multiple orders simultaneously. Put out fires, repair damaged weapons and unleash orchestrated assaults on your opponent. Get rewards for victory. Gain new fortress layouts as you conquer the rogue state of Krux, earn medals and perks to aid you in battle. Engage in FTL-like real-time strategy battles where every decision counts!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Infectonator at 4.7 against REDCON's 4.3. Infectonator also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Infectonator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and REDCON sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Infectonator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Infectonator's written reviews are positive against 63% of REDCON's.
Infectonator ships an update every 2 weeks, REDCON monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Infectonator | REDCON |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better | 4.3 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews — better | 62.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 171 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Armor Games Studios Inc | David Peroutka |
Customer experience
Infectonator
REDCON
User reviews
Infectonator
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Engaging retro-style graphics
- 💡 Unique zombie-themed strategy
- 👍 No intrusive ads or microtransactions
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs on some devices
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls or tutorial issues
- 🐛 Difficulty balancing concerns
REDCON
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Well-designed user interface
- 💡 Interesting story and world-building
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding experience
- 👍 Satisfying progression and sense of accomplishment
Room to improve
- 🔒 Paywall to access full game content
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes and unbalanced levels
- 🔒 Limited replay value after completing campaign
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and technical issues
Bugs and requests
Infectonator
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes on startup
- Tutorial gets stuck and can't progress
- Zombies not behaving as expected
Requested features
3 requests- More zombie types and upgrades
- Sandbox/custom mode
- Improved audio settings
REDCON
Reported bugs
3 issues- Restore purchases not working
- Inconsistent enemy AI behavior
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Multiplayer mode
- Sandbox/custom level editor
- Difficulty options or customization
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Expanded story and additional campaigns
In-app purchases
Infectonator
- 10.000 Coins!$0.99
- 100.000 Coins!$4.99
- Unlock All Zombies!$9.99
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- 1.000.000 Coins!$24.99
REDCON
- REDCON 2+$1.99
- REDCON 1+$1.99
- REDCON 1++$3.99
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- REDCON 3$5.99
- REDCON 2$7.99
- REDCON 1$9.99









