Comparison

Infectonator vs REDCON

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Worldwide zombie infection
  • Zombie virus upgrades
  • Unlock special undead
  • Infect unique countries
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Humorous gameplay
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

Screenshots

Infectonator4 screens
REDCON4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Infectonator ships an update every 2 weeks, REDCON monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Infectonator versus REDCON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfectonatorREDCON
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better4.3 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews — better62.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB48 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperArmor Games Studios IncDavid Peroutka

Customer experience

Infectonator

All ratings1,918 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews757 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative14.1%

REDCON

All ratings1,106 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews355 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral10.7%
Negative26.5%

User reviews

Infectonator

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

4 purchases

Infectonator

One-time4
  • 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
6 purchases

REDCON

One-time6
  • REDCON 2+$1.99
  • REDCON 1+$1.99
  • REDCON 1++$3.99
Show 3 more
  • REDCON 3$5.99
  • REDCON 2$7.99
  • REDCON 1$9.99

Questions

Is Infectonator free?
Infectonator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REDCON free?
REDCON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Infectonator or REDCON?
Infectonator is rated higher. Infectonator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while REDCON averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Infectonator or REDCON have ads?
Neither Infectonator nor REDCON shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Infectonator or REDCON?
Infectonator ships an update every 2 weeks, and REDCON monthly. Most recently, Infectonator was updated on October 16, 2026 and REDCON on October 15, 2026.

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