# Zombie Forest 3 vs Space Squad Survival

The clearest difference is update cadence: Space Squad Survival at every 4 days against Zombie Forest 3's every 2 months. Zombie Forest 3's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 85%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zombie Forest 3 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Space Squad Survival sells 6 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 — 4.8 for Zombie Forest 3 against 4.7 for Space Squad Survival. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Zombie Forest 3's written reviews are positive against 85% of Space Squad Survival's.

Zombie Forest 3 ships an update every 2 months, Space Squad Survival every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombie Forest 3 | Space Squad Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-forest-3-underground/id6478110126/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 84.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 592 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Tavintsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453007973) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## What reviewers say

### Zombie Forest 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-forest-3-underground/id6478110126)

Survive a zombie apocalypse by fortifying a hidden underground shelter. Gather resources, craft weapons, and defend against nightly hordes. Explore a vast forest, upgrade your base, and find a way to escape.

**Highlights:** Character customization, Explorable map with multiple locations, Base fortification and room expansion, Resource gathering and crafting, Vehicle building and improvement, Combat with diverse weapons, Daily events and merchant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2500 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Incredible gameplay
- 👍 Great game with depth
- 👍 Surprisingly deep mechanics
- 👍 Engaging gameplay loop
- 👍 Awesome zombie game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Game freezes
- 🐛 Buggy poker matches
- 🐛 Movement feels incomplete
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Radio not working
- Wheels stolen from car
- Fuel barrels exploding on looting
- Trader refresh not working when driving

**Requested features**

- Add more enemy types
- Increase day length
- Improve vehicle building mechanics
- Implement raiding mechanics
- Add fishing or other activities


### Space Squad Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136)

Command your spaceship and crew to survive in the vastness of space. Explore planets, manage resources, hunt alien creatures, and battle ruthless pirates to ensure your squad's survival. Your strategic decisions are key to overcoming the challenges of the cosmos.

**Highlights:** Ship Management, Hunting Alien Creatures, Planet Exploration, Battling Space Pirates, Building and Development

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starterpaket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
- 👍 Fun and creative idea
- 👍 Surprisingly fun and fast-paced
- 👍 Progression is good
- 👍 Crew helps on missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls are difficult and frustrating
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Lack of explanations and tutorials
- 🐛 Enemies attack too frequently
- 🐛 Difficulty identifying ship damage

**Reported bugs**

- Saved game not syncing between devices
- Camera issues
- Shooting system needs improvement

**Requested features**

- Add an endless mode without a timer
- Allow redesigning the ship at will
- Implement ship-to-ship battles
- Add more destructible elements
- Support gamepad controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zombie Forest 3 free?

Zombie Forest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Space Squad Survival free?

Space Squad Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zombie Forest 3 or Space Squad Survival?

Zombie Forest 3 is rated higher. Zombie Forest 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Zombie Forest 3 or Space Squad Survival have ads?

Both Zombie Forest 3 and Space Squad Survival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zombie Forest 3 or Space Squad Survival?

Zombie Forest 3 ships an update every 2 months, and Space Squad Survival every 4 days. Most recently, Zombie Forest 3 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Space Squad Survival on October 30, 2026.

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