# Phoney Phantoms vs The Walking Dead

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoney Phantoms | The Walking Dead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoney-phantoms/id6443739748/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-walking-dead-aftermath/id6751237805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 199 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#175** |
| Size | 96 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sideshow Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648787478) | [Ares Interactive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773328456) |

## What reviewers say

### Phoney Phantoms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoney-phantoms/id6443739748)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great visuals and design
- 👍 Rewarding with in-game rewards
- 👍 Better than web version
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Game is too short
- 👎 Some discounts expired

**Reported bugs**

- Expired discounts

**Requested features**

- Add Bluetooth controller support
- Expand game with more levels and bosses
- Randomize levels
- Add more complexity
- Future expansions for holidays


### The Walking Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-walking-dead-aftermath/id6751237805)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jumpstart Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Offer Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DaIly Offer 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yumiko Unlock Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $19.99 | one-time |


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