# Z Survivor vs Split Strike

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Split Strike at none against Z Survivor's 10. Split Strike also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Z Survivor's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Z Survivor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Split Strike asks for nothing beyond the download.

Z Survivor ships an update every 4 days, Split Strike every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Z Survivor | Split Strike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-survivor-backpack-shooter/id6557072922/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 520 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tapped Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451987689) | [Azat Kahraman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830244780) |

## What reviewers say

### Z Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-survivor-backpack-shooter/id6557072922)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Adventure, #115 Top Free · Action, #172 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies and danger. Utilize a unique mechanical arm arsenal and manage your backpack inventory to survive. Engage in fast-paced, strategic combat to overcome hordes and uncover secrets.

**Highlights:** Exploration and survival in decaying environments, Mechanical arm arsenal with different weapons, Backpack inventory management, Dynamic, fast-paced zombie combat, Climbing and environmental interaction

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novice Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying animation
- 🚀 Lots of fun
- 🚀 Endless fun
- 👍 Great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of little bugs
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔍 Glitchy at times
- 🔍 Broken game
- 🔍 Doesn't explain currency/mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Bullets not registering damage
- Bosses glitching and disappearing
- Shotgun glitching with other rifles
- Top/last upgrade is glitched
- Character not always shooting at closest enemy

**Requested features**

- Add daily challenges
- Add equippable cards/buffs
- Add different game modes
- Improve weapon balance and melee damage
- Fix boss glitches


### Split Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-strike/id6767030571)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Z Survivor free?

Z Survivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Split Strike free?

Split Strike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Z Survivor or Split Strike have ads?

Both Z Survivor and Split Strike show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Z Survivor or Split Strike?

Z Survivor ships an update every 4 days, and Split Strike every 9 days. Most recently, Z Survivor was updated on November 3, 2026 and Split Strike on October 24, 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.*