Zombie Overlord vs Chessanova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zombie Overlord
Lead a horde of controlled zombies to survive a global apocalypse. Strategize tactics, build powerful armies with unique zombie abilities, and trade with other survivors to establish an indestructible defense base.
- Establish Control Console
- Build Zombie Armies
- Zombie Level Classification
- Customize Hunting Teams
- Consumption System
- Drone Reconnaissance
- Trading Market
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In a lunar exploration mission, a researcher unearthed a mysterious silver-white mineral. However, as the moon was struck by a meteor shower, fragments carrying this mineral crashed onto Earth. The meteorites deviated inexplicably from their orbit, plummeting into major cities, instantly causing millions of deaths and triggering a global environmental disaster that claimed billions of lives. Even more terrifying, the meteorites brought with them a deadly virus. Infected individuals initially became irritable and aggressive, eventually losing their sanity and becoming highly aggressive. Survivors unanimously labeled the infected as a separate species—'zombies.' Game Features: Establish Control Console: Upgrade command posts, manage queues and combat buffs, and strategize the most effective tactics. Build Zombie Armies: Use plasma barriers and electronic collars to control zombies, efficiently utilize limited space to defeat enemies. Zombie Level Classification: From common zombies to ???, zombies of different levels possess varying attributes of life, attack, defense, and speed, and can have several special abilities. Customize Hunting Teams: Build the strongest team based on the qualities and abilities of zombies, conquer various regions, and capture unique zombies. Consumption System: Zombies can freely devour organs of other zombies, acquiring their qualities and abilities to become more powerful entities. Drone Reconnaissance: Use drones to gather intelligence on merchants who wield cutting-edge technology and demand exorbitant prices. Must we allow them to exploit us? Trading Market: Trade items with other survivors, buy low and sell high, achieve financial freedom. Regional Features: In certain regions, zombies have their own distinctive skills. Want to conquer tens of thousands of enemies with just one zombie? Equip them with various powerful abilities! When selecting hunting locations, consider zombie speed and travel time. Plan your strategy meticulously. Become the ruler of zombies, lead them to survive in this dangerous world. Use your wisdom and strategy to fend off zombie attacks, capture powerful zombies, and establish an indestructible defense base. Join us, save the apocalypse! Download 'Zombie Overlord' now and embark on the journey to save the world!
Chessanova
Experience a minimalist, 2D chess game designed for face-to-face play. Enjoy intuitive controls, symmetrical pieces, and unrestricted moves for a pure, distraction-free chess experience. Discover hidden variants that alter gameplay and board configurations.
- Minimalist 2D chessboard
- Symmetrical piece design
- Intuitive multi-touch controls
- Unrestricted moves and unlimited undo/redo
- Hidden move-based game variants
- No bots, settings, or in-app purchases
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Welcome to Chessanova! This app offers a minimalist, 2D chessboard made for a face-to-face gameplay between two players. It is designed to create an intuitive chess experience that feels like a true game with pieces, free from the distractions of settings, buttons, or typical app controls. Key Features: - Symmetrical Piece Design: The chess pieces are designed with point symmetry, making them identical from both players' perspectives. No need to rotate pieces or adjust viewing angles – focus purely on the game without distractions. - Intuitive Multi-Touch Control: Move pieces naturally across the board with simple touch gestures. You can drag and drop or tap-select and place pieces precisely where you want. This freedom allows players to replicate a true over-the-board chess experience. - Unrestricted Moves: Unlike typical digital chess games, this app doesn’t restrict moves to legal ones. You can experiment freely – throw pieces off the board, try out unique starting positions, or quickly set up positions to explain tactics to your opponent. With a double-tap, you have unlimited undo and redo at your fingertips (redo by holding an additional finger on the display). - Hidden Move-Based Variants: Chessanova introduces a unique twist to classic chess, allowing you to alter the game through hidden moves. Adjust the board size or add extra pieces seamlessly—no menus or buttons needed. Simply place specific pieces in distinct ways to unlock modifications that bring fresh challenges and force even experienced players to rethink their strategies. Add a whole new layer of variety with one of the following moves: White Pawn to White Rook: Doubles the rooks and expands the board by two columns White Pawn to White Knight: Doubles the knights and expands the board by two columns White Pawn to White Bishop: Doubles the bishops and expands the board by two columns White Rook to White Rook: Removes all rooks and reduces the board by two rows and two columns White Knight to White Knight: Removes all knights and reduces the board by two rows and two columns White Bishop to White Bishop: Removes all bishops and reduces the board by two rows and two columns White Pawn to White Queen: Randomly changes the color scheme King to King: Resets the game A Pure Chess Experience: No bots, settings, in-app purchases, or unnecessary sounds. Just you, your opponent, and the chessboard. Discover a fresh approach to chess with endless possibilities. Enjoy playing together!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chessanova at none against Zombie Overlord's 6. Chessanova also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Zombie Overlord sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Chessanova asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Zombie Overlord | Chessanova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHIA CHEN CHANG | Jonas Fehrenberg |
Customer experience
Zombie Overlord
Chessanova
In-app purchases
Zombie Overlord
- Merchant's electronic collar$0.99
- Merchant's zombie brain$0.99
- Merchant's tech scrap$0.99
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- Merchant's zombie$0.99
- Merchant's zombie heart$0.99
- magic that makes ads disappear$19.99
Chessanova
No in-app purchases









