Comparison

Rayceptor vs D.E.A.D. Protocol

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

Head to head
About

Rayceptor

Guide a laser to its target by strategically placing portals, mirrors, and diodes. This game offers over 50 handcrafted levels with increasing difficulty, rewarding thoughtful planning and experimentation. Enjoy a pure puzzle-solving experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Laser guidance puzzles
  • Portal placement mechanics
  • Mirror and diode manipulation
  • Over 50 handcrafted levels
  • Intuitive learning curve
  • Thoughtful planning rewarded
Read full description

Guide the laser to its receptor by strategically placing portals and manipulating mirrors and diodes across a carefully designed game board. Each puzzle builds on the last, introducing new mechanics at a steady, intuitive pace that’s easy to learn but increasingly challenging to master. With over 50 handcrafted levels, the game rewards thoughtful planning and experimentation, delivering satisfying solutions without pressure or distractions. Designed for players who enjoy smart, focused puzzle solving, this is a premium experience with no ads and no in-app purchases—just pure puzzles from start to finish.

About

D.E.A.D. Protocol

Survive a zombie apocalypse with realistic shooting mechanics and a vast arsenal of upgradeable weapons. Customize your character and immerse yourself in detailed graphics as you face relentless hordes. Test your survival instincts in intense missions or see how long you can last.

Highlights
  • Realistic shooting mechanics
  • Upgradeable weapon arsenal
  • Customizable characters
  • Intense missions
  • Endless zombie hordes
  • Detailed graphics
Features
Read full description

D.E.A.D. Protocol is the ultimate test of your survival instincts in a world overrun by the undead. Face endless hordes of relentless zombies that grow more cunning and dangerous as you progress. With realistic shooting mechanics and responsive controls, every headshot feels earned and every bullet counts. Arm yourself with a vast arsenal of upgradeable weapons, from pistols to flamethrowers, and customize your loadout to match your playstyle. Step into the apocalypse with fully customizable characters, allowing you to create a survivor who’s truly your own. Immerse yourself in gorgeous, detailed graphics that bring the decaying world to life, from eerie cityscapes to desolate forests. Whether you’re battling for your life in intense missions or just seeing how long you can last, D.E.A.D. Protocol delivers heart-pounding action at every turn. Will you make it to the next daybreak? Download now and find out!

Screenshots

Rayceptor3 screens
D.E.A.D. Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: D.E.A.D. Protocol at Free against Rayceptor's $2.99. D.E.A.D. Protocol also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Rayceptor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, ads 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

D.E.A.D. Protocol is free to download; Rayceptor costs $2.99 up front. D.E.A.D. Protocol sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Rayceptor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rayceptor ships an update every 3 months, D.E.A.D. Protocol every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rayceptor versus D.E.A.D. Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRayceptorD.E.A.D. Protocol
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB677 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIan MacAskillNathan Sheets

Customer experience

Rayceptor

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

D.E.A.D. Protocol

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rayceptor

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

D.E.A.D. Protocol

One-time4
  • Lunchbox$0.99
  • Cooler$1.99
  • Pantry$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Truckload$9.99

Questions

Is Rayceptor free?
Rayceptor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is D.E.A.D. Protocol free?
D.E.A.D. Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rayceptor or D.E.A.D. Protocol have ads?
Neither Rayceptor nor D.E.A.D. Protocol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rayceptor or D.E.A.D. Protocol?
Rayceptor ships an update every 3 months, and D.E.A.D. Protocol every 3 days. Most recently, Rayceptor was updated on September 29, 2026 and D.E.A.D. Protocol on October 12, 2026.

Other comparisons