# RedWater vs Dead Ahead

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 (#114 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dead Ahead sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. RedWater asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | RedWater | Dead Ahead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-ahead-roadside/id6741141103/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 62 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Paul Mattox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755582888) | [ABE Entertainment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422675693) |

## What reviewers say

### RedWater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redwater/id6670454843)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dead Ahead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-ahead-roadside/id6741141103)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Adventure, #134 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Idle gameplay loop, Choice-driven encounters, Perk and build customization, Procedurally generated runs, Survivor recruitment and leveling, AFK rewards and gear collection

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lair Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Survival Kit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Queen Pack I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $5.99 | one-time |
| Queen Pack II | $5.99 | one-time |
| Signal Rocket Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Provisions | $11.49 | one-time |
| Office Tower Stash | $11.99 | one-time |
| Precious Stash | $11.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Card | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RedWater free?

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

### Is Dead Ahead free?

Dead Ahead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do RedWater or Dead Ahead have ads?

Dead Ahead shows ads; RedWater does not.

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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.*