Comparison

Phoney Phantoms vs The Walking Dead

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

Head to head
About

Phoney Phantoms

Engage in fast-paced arcade action by jumping, dodging, and attacking ghosts. Progress through challenging levels to earn real-world rewards redeemable for collectibles. Enjoy a spooktacular theme with charming hand-drawn animation and an original soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Non-stop Ghouly Action
  • Win Real Rewards
  • Hand-Drawn Animation
  • Online Leaderboard
  • 9 Challenging Levels
  • Intense Boss Battles
Features
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Jump, dodge, and attack oncoming ghosts in this engaging mobile arcade game! Charming hand-drawn animation combines with responsive gameplay and a Spooktacular theme to make any playthrough as cool as ghouls. In this game, you'll take control of the brave knight Ser Sideshow fighting against the evil minions of the Scarlett Sentry. Ser Sideshow uses their quick reflexes and super-powered feather to get the job done. Succeeding through 18 challenging levels in Classic Mode will score you real world Rewards to redeem at everyone's favorite proprietor of geeky collectibles, Sideshow. And if you're brave enough, you can fight against endless hoards of phantoms in Arcade mode, trying to achieve the highest score on an old-school three character scoreboard. With Weekly Challenges, the fun is nonstop! Players who achieve special in-game milestones may receive an opportunity to redeem loyalty points through Sideshow.com—an independent rewards program available outside the app. These loyalty points are managed directly through Sideshow’s website and can be used for discounts on collectibles. No in-app purchases or transactions are required or available. - Non-stop Ghouly Action - Win Real Rewards - Hand-Drawn Animation - Online Leaderboard - 18 Challenging Levels - Intense Boss Battles - Original Soundtrack - Ad-Free

About

The Walking Dead

Step into the post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead. Lead iconic survivors, build and defend your camp, and fight relentless hordes of walkers and human enemies. Every decision and run presents a unique challenge.

Highlights
  • Fight walkers and human enemies
  • Play as iconic survivors
  • Build and defend your camp
  • Roguelike progression
  • Unlock new abilities and upgrades
  • Explore inspired locations
Features
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THE DEAD WALK. SOCIETY HAS FALLEN. SURVIVAL IS ALL THAT REMAINS. Rick Grimes woke from a coma to find the world transformed. Cities abandoned. Families torn apart. The living forced to become something new just to survive. Step into the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead universe and begin your journey where it all started, in an action game shaped by the characters and stories fans know and love! NOW IT’S YOUR TURN. Begin your journey on the outskirts of Atlanta, where a fragile camp struggles to endure against the constant threat of the walkers. What starts as a desperate fight for survival quickly becomes something more. A test of leadership and who you are willing to become. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Fight as iconic survivors from across the universe of The Walking Dead, including Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, Glenn, and Maggie. Each survivor brings unique weapons, abilities, and combat styles into every run. Some excel in close combat, while others strike from a distance. Choosing who you fight as can mean the difference between survival and defeat. EVERY SURVIVOR HAS THEIR STRENGTHS Build your camp and assign garrison survivors to strengthen your defenses, generate resources, and support your long-term survival. The right balance between combat survivors and camp leadership is critical to staying alive. EVERY DECISION MATTERS. EVERY RUN IS DIFFERENT. • Fight through relentless swarms and herds of walkers, including armored, burning, and other deadly walker variants • Face dangerous human enemies, desperate to survive by any means necessary • Take control of powerful combat survivors, each with distinct abilities and playstyles • Assign garrison survivors to your camp to unlock bonuses and strengthen your defenses • Grow stronger every run with new abilities, upgrades, and evolving strategies • Build and defend your camp, turning a fragile shelter into a place worth fighting for • Explore locations inspired by the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead SURVIVAL IS NOT JUST ABOUT FIGHTING THE DEAD. IT IS ABOUT PROTECTING THE LIVING. Fans of survival games, roguelike progression, and action RPG gameplay will find a fast-paced experience built around skill, growth, and replayability. THE WORLD HAS ENDED. THE FIGHT HAS JUST BEGUN. How long can you survive? SURVIVAL HAPPENS TOGETHER. Join our Discord to connect with other survivors, share strategies, and help shape the future of the game with your feedback.

Screenshots

Phoney Phantoms4 screens
The Walking Dead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phoney Phantoms at none against The Walking Dead's 10. Phoney Phantoms also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (93% vs 58%). The Walking Dead's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 199). On price, rating 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Walking Dead sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Phoney Phantoms asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Phoney Phantoms against 4.8 for The Walking Dead. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Walking Dead has 4.9K ratings behind it against 199, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Phoney Phantoms's written reviews are positive against 58% of The Walking Dead's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phoney Phantoms ships an update every 2 months, The Walking Dead weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Phoney Phantoms versus The Walking Dead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoney PhantomsThe Walking Dead
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (199 ratings) — better4.8 (4.9K ratings)
Positive reviews92.6% of reviews — better58.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1994.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#175 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB1.0 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSideshow Inc.Ares Interactive, Inc.

Customer experience

Phoney Phantoms

All ratings170 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.7%

The Walking Dead

All ratings4,866 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews472 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.7%

Bugs and requests

Phoney Phantoms

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Expired discounts

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add Bluetooth controller support
  • Expand game with more levels and bosses
  • Randomize levels
  • Add more complexity
  • Future expansions for holidays
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  • Continue game development for year-round play

The Walking Dead

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Phoney Phantoms

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

The Walking Dead

One-time10
  • Weekly Offer 1$0.99
  • Jumpstart Pack$0.99
  • Super Coin Pack$0.99
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  • Offer Tier 2$1.99
  • DaIly Offer 1$2.99
  • Offer Bundle$4.99
  • Yumiko Unlock Pack$4.99
  • Gem Pack 3$9.99
  • Premium Card$9.99
  • Premium Pass$19.99

Questions

Is Phoney Phantoms free?
Phoney Phantoms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Walking Dead free?
The Walking Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phoney Phantoms or The Walking Dead?
Phoney Phantoms is rated higher. Phoney Phantoms averages 4.8 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while The Walking Dead averages 4.8 from 4.9K ratings.
Do Phoney Phantoms or The Walking Dead have ads?
The Walking Dead shows ads; Phoney Phantoms does not.
Which is updated more often, Phoney Phantoms or The Walking Dead?
Phoney Phantoms ships an update every 2 months, and The Walking Dead weekly. Most recently, Phoney Phantoms was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Walking Dead on November 15, 2026.

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