# Bloody Harry vs Dead Zed

The clearest difference is ads: Bloody Harry at none against Dead Zed's shown. Bloody Harry also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). Dead Zed's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bloody Harry sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dead Zed sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bloody Harry against 4.6 for Dead Zed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.4K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Bloody Harry's written reviews are positive against 71% of Dead Zed's.

Bloody Harry ships an update every 12 months, Dead Zed every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloody Harry | Dead Zed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloody-harry/id559010048/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-zed/id1354745865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | **95.1% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 385 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) | [Not Doppler](https://appshunter.io/developer/554937502) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloody Harry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloody-harry/id559010048)

Embark on a chaotic culinary adventure as a determined cook battling hordes of vegetable zombies. Unleash a variety of weapons and power-ups to smash, chop, and shoot your way through endless waves of enemies. Compete for the top spot on the global leaderboard and face off against formidable boss zombies.

**Highlights:** Endless zombie-fighting fun, 15 upgradable weapons, Power-ups including armor and allies, Game Center achievements and leaderboard, Tons of missions and rewards, Level ups and perks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scoop of 2000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crown Supply: 5 Crowns | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pot of 8000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of 20 Crowns | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cauldron of 20,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chest of 50 Crowns | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 💥 Satisfying gore and violence
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Challenging boss battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🤑 Aggressive monetization with in-app purchases
- 🔒 Limited weapon and upgrade options
- 🕹️ Difficulty spikes can be frustrating
- 🔄 Repetitive level design

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing certain levels
- Skateboard controls feel unresponsive at times
- Achievements and awards not always registering properly
- Survival mode often freezes or gets stuck after player death

**Requested features**

- More weapon variety and customization
- Ability to revisit and replay previous levels
- Offline mode or level select option
- Multiplayer or co-op functionality
- Expanded enemy and boss types


### Dead Zed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-zed/id1354745865)

Defend your base against relentless zombie hordes in this action-packed shooter. Unlock and upgrade a variety of weapons, from handguns to sniper rifles, to build your ultimate arsenal. Progress through diverse, increasingly dangerous locations as you fight for survival.

**Highlights:** Zombie shooting gameplay, Base defense mechanics, Weapon unlocking and upgrades, Multiple weapon types, Progression through new locations, Horde survival challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coinz Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coinz Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coinz Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Coinz Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 👍 Good graphics
- 🚀 Lots of guns and upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Monetization issues (too many ads, expensive in-app purchases)
- 🔒 Lack of features from previous versions (survivors, looting, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing issues with ads
- Weapon accuracy and damage inconsistencies
- Progression halted at certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Weapon customization options
- Multiplayer mode
- Improved survivor/base management system
- Ability to spend accumulated credits


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloody Harry free?

Bloody Harry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dead Zed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bloody Harry or Dead Zed?

Bloody Harry is rated higher. Bloody Harry averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Dead Zed averages 4.6 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Bloody Harry or Dead Zed have ads?

Dead Zed shows ads; Bloody Harry does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bloody Harry or Dead Zed?

Bloody Harry ships an update every 12 months, and Dead Zed every 3 months. Most recently, Bloody Harry was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dead Zed on October 26, 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.*