# Zombie Waves vs Run! Goddess

The clearest difference is ads: Zombie Waves at none against Run! Goddess's shown. Zombie Waves also leads on chart position (#31 vs unranked) and ratings volume (43K vs 9.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zombie Waves sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Run! Goddess sells 41 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 Zombie Waves against 4.7 for Run! Goddess. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43K and 9.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Zombie Waves's written reviews are positive against 35% of Run! Goddess's.

Zombie Waves ships an update every 3 weeks, Run! Goddess every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombie Waves | Run! Goddess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-waves-shooting-game/id6443760593/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-goddess/id6667111749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 9.1K |
| Positive reviews | 32.7% of reviews | **35.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 452 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FUN FORMULA PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614794891) | [TOP GAMES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050386041) |

## What reviewers say

### Zombie Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-waves-shooting-game/id6443760593)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Adventure, #69 Top Free · Adventure, #103 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Survive a zombie apocalypse in this 3D roguelike RPG. Fight endless hordes of infected, recruit companions, and uncover the truth behind the outbreak. Master over 100 skills and powerful abilities to overcome formidable bosses and secure humanity's survival.

**Highlights:** One-handed controls, 100+ roguelite skills, Gamebreaking ultimate abilities, Multiple stage scenarios, Formidable boss battles, Rally companions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| gift_0.29 | $0.29 | one-time |
| gift_0.59 | $0.59 | one-time |
| gift_0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| gift_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| gift_2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| gift_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| gift_7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| gift_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| gift_14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| gift_19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| gift_49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| gift_99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Interesting weapon and ability variety
- 🕰️ Challenging progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔍 Lack of transparency around drop rates and progression
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free-to-play players
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (video rewards not working, crashes, etc.)
- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards not being awarded after watching ads
- Game freezing or crashing during gameplay
- Progression being reset or lost after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable ads for a one-time fee
- More balanced progression and less reliance on monetization
- Improved tutorial and onboarding for new players
- Permanent character/progress saving across sessions


### Run! Goddess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-goddess/id6667111749)

Engage in a fast-paced RPG shooter combining parkour and combat. Recruit powerful goddesses with unique abilities to battle zombies, upgrade your base, and lead survivors to a brighter future in a post-apocalyptic world.

**Highlights:** Parkour and shooting combat, Recruit unique goddesses, Upgrade your base, Battle zombie hordes, Open treasure chests, Team up with allies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (41)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Encounter Pack - Flame | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Gift - Recruit & Draw | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Gift - Skill | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deal - Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP1 Premium Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack (Standard) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Encounter Pack - Flame | $2.99 | one-time |
| Encounter Pack - Flame2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7-Day Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Goods | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cyberpunk Phase 4 Battlepass1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| White Day Phase2 Login Bp Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wasteland Themed Login BP Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Easter Login Battlepass Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| White Day Login BP Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| White Day Themed Login BP Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bond Pack - Diva | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Login Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Goods | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Encounter Pack - Flame | $9.99 | one-time |
| Encounter Pack - Flame3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Goods | $19.99 | one-time |
| White Day Phase2 Lottery Pack3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Gift - Recruit & Draw4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 Goods | $29.99 | one-time |
| Encounter Pack - Flame | $29.99 | one-time |
| White Day Phase 2 Task Bp Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Encounter Pack - Flame4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Super Value Privilege Card | $29.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Goods | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Goods | $99.99 | one-time |
| White Day Phase2 Lottery Pack6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| White Day Phase2 Lottery Pack5 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Attractive character designs
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Surprisingly good voice acting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Repetitive and unengaging stages
- 💰 Expensive and questionable in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and purchases being reset
- Unresponsive support team

**Requested features**

- Open-world console-style experience
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zombie Waves free?

Zombie Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Run! Goddess free?

Run! Goddess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zombie Waves or Run! Goddess?

Run! Goddess is rated higher. Zombie Waves averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Run! Goddess averages 4.7 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do Zombie Waves or Run! Goddess have ads?

Run! Goddess shows ads; Zombie Waves does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zombie Waves or Run! Goddess?

Zombie Waves ships an update every 3 weeks, and Run! Goddess every 2 weeks. Most recently, Zombie Waves was updated on November 1, 2026 and Run! Goddess on November 1, 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.*