RedWater vs Dead Ahead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RedWater
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Tap the screen, to turn the cannon that direction and fire, that's it! The mines come faster and faster.
Dead Ahead
Embark on an idle roguelike RPG adventure in a zombie-infested world. Make critical choices, collect powerful perks, and recruit survivors to battle the horde. Your decisions shape each run as you explore ruined landscapes and gather resources.
- Idle gameplay loop
- Choice-driven encounters
- Perk and build customization
- Procedurally generated runs
- Survivor recruitment and leveling
- AFK rewards and gear collection
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The legendary Dead Ahead universe is back! 10M+ players have already hit the road, but most ended up as zombie bait. Can you make it past the next mile? Key Features: - Chill & Savage The apocalypse at your own pace. Master the idle loop day by day with seamless controls: pick your perks, sit back and watch your hero carve through the horde. - Choice & Consequence Every day on the road brings a new decision. Risk it all for a rare reward or play it safe and move on? Your choices in random encounters shape every run. - Perks & Builds Unlock game-changing perks and craft a lethal build for every encounter. Experiment with synergies on the fly — every run is a new combination. - Roam & Ruin Each run takes you deeper into the ruined world. Push through wrecked cities, highways and swamps and adapt to shifting threats — no two runs are ever the same. - Friends & Firepower You don't have to face the apocalypse alone. Recruit fellow survivors who fight by your side with skills of their own. Level them up, unlock their perks and build the strongest crew. - Idle & Armed Collect your AFK rewards and gear up. Every return makes you stronger and better prepared for the road ahead. Will you make it with brains… or just bullets?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RedWater at none against Dead Ahead's 11. RedWater also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Dead Ahead's advantage is chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price 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. Dead Ahead sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. RedWater asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RedWater | Dead Ahead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #121 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 261 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Daniel Paul Mattox | ABE Entertainment Limited |
In-app purchases
RedWater
No in-app purchases
Dead Ahead
- Lair Pack$0.99
- Survival Kit$0.99
- Queen Pack I$3.99
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- Monthly Card$5.99
- Queen Pack II$5.99
- Signal Rocket Pack$5.99
- Ad-Free Card$9.99
- Provisions$11.49
- Office Tower Stash$11.99
- Precious Stash$11.99
- Lifetime Card$34.99









