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

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | D.E.A.D. Protocol | Phantom Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-protocol/id6739101470/reviews)** | [4.6 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-tower/id6745515425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 71.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 677 MB | 664 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Sheets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783692340) | [Horien Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812660391) |

## What reviewers say

### D.E.A.D. Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-protocol/id6739101470)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lunchbox | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cooler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pantry | $4.99 | one-time |
| Truckload | $9.99 | one-time |


### Phantom Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-tower/id6745515425)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Archer Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mage Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bag | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 💎 Satisfying combat and progression
- 🎨 Clean and polished visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid content required to access full game
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Enemies spawning outside of room
- UI text readability issues

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Ability to choose starting class
- Teleport to boss room option
- Gear unequip functionality


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*