Comparison

D.E.A.D. Protocol vs Phantom Tower

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

D.E.A.D. Protocol

Survive a zombie apocalypse with realistic shooting mechanics and a vast arsenal of upgradeable weapons. Customize your character and immerse yourself in detailed graphics as you face relentless hordes. Test your survival instincts in intense missions or see how long you can last.

Highlights
  • Realistic shooting mechanics
  • Upgradeable weapon arsenal
  • Customizable characters
  • Intense missions
  • Endless zombie hordes
  • Detailed graphics
Features
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D.E.A.D. Protocol is the ultimate test of your survival instincts in a world overrun by the undead. Face endless hordes of relentless zombies that grow more cunning and dangerous as you progress. With realistic shooting mechanics and responsive controls, every headshot feels earned and every bullet counts. Arm yourself with a vast arsenal of upgradeable weapons, from pistols to flamethrowers, and customize your loadout to match your playstyle. Step into the apocalypse with fully customizable characters, allowing you to create a survivor who’s truly your own. Immerse yourself in gorgeous, detailed graphics that bring the decaying world to life, from eerie cityscapes to desolate forests. Whether you’re battling for your life in intense missions or just seeing how long you can last, D.E.A.D. Protocol delivers heart-pounding action at every turn. Will you make it to the next daybreak? Download now and find out!

About

Phantom Tower

Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure within a mysterious tower. Battle creatures, collect resources to craft gear, and unlock powerful abilities to ascend 100 floors. Every playthrough offers a new experience as you strive to conquer the unknown.

Highlights
  • Action roguelike gameplay
  • RPG elements
  • Elemental combat system
  • Crafting weapons and armor
  • Unlockable glyphs
  • 100-floor tower ascent
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An ancient Tower shrouded in mystery and forgotten knowledge. Whatever you're looking for, the tower promises to offer: Wealth, Fame or Power. Many ventured the Tower in seach of treasures, but only few were able to return to tell the tale. Prepare to face the unknown, battle mysterious creatures and to forge your destiny. The Phantom Tower is calling, will you answer? Phantom Tower is a fast-paced action roguelike game that combines roguelike and RPG elements. Your ultimate goal is to be able to climb all 100 floors of the Tower, what awaits you at the top? No one knows. Along the way you'll unlock Tower Blessings to aid you in battle, harvest materials from fallen monster to forge new gear and grow stronger with each attempt. Every run is a fresh challenge. Will you conquer the Tower, or become one of its many phantoms? Key Features and tips: - Elemental Dominion: Each class have access to different elements, combine them to trigger powerful reactions, in the early stage of the game reactions will be decisive for defeating your foes, try to use reactions whenever you can! - Glyphs: Unlock mysterious glyphs to enhance your character and unleash hidden powers. - Craft weapons, armors and artifacts to boost your character stats, each piece has its own ability. You can see all the available gear from the Blacksmith.

Screenshots

D.E.A.D. Protocol4 screens
Phantom Tower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: D.E.A.D. Protocol at none against Phantom Tower's shown. D.E.A.D. Protocol also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Phantom Tower's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. D.E.A.D. Protocol sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Phantom Tower sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

D.E.A.D. Protocol holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phantom Tower has 115 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of D.E.A.D. Protocol's written reviews are positive against 72% of Phantom Tower's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D.E.A.D. Protocol ships an update every 3 days, Phantom Tower every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
D.E.A.D. Protocol versus Phantom Tower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterD.E.A.D. ProtocolPhantom Tower
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.6 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size677 MB664 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNathan SheetsHorien Studio

Customer experience

D.E.A.D. Protocol

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Phantom Tower

All ratings115 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative20.8%

Bugs and requests

D.E.A.D. Protocol

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Phantom Tower

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Enemies spawning outside of room
  • UI text readability issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • Ability to choose starting class
  • Teleport to boss room option
  • Gear unequip functionality

In-app purchases

4 purchases

D.E.A.D. Protocol

One-time4
  • Lunchbox$0.99
  • Cooler$1.99
  • Pantry$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Truckload$9.99
7 purchases

Phantom Tower

One-time7
  • Standard Bag$0.99
  • Archer Starter Pack$1.99
  • Warrior Starter Pack$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Mage Starter Pack$1.99
  • Advanced Bag$1.99
  • Premium Bag$2.99
  • Full Game Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is D.E.A.D. Protocol free?
D.E.A.D. Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phantom Tower free?
Phantom Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, D.E.A.D. Protocol or Phantom Tower?
D.E.A.D. Protocol is rated higher. D.E.A.D. Protocol averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Phantom Tower averages 4.6 from 115 ratings.
Do D.E.A.D. Protocol or Phantom Tower have ads?
Phantom Tower shows ads; D.E.A.D. Protocol does not.
Which is updated more often, D.E.A.D. Protocol or Phantom Tower?
D.E.A.D. Protocol ships an update every 3 days, and Phantom Tower every 10 days. Most recently, D.E.A.D. Protocol was updated on September 26, 2026 and Phantom Tower on October 12, 2026.

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