D.E.A.D. Protocol vs Portal Survivor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Realistic shooting mechanics
- Upgradeable weapon arsenal
- Customizable characters
- Intense missions
- Endless zombie hordes
- Detailed graphics
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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!
Portal Survivor
Embark on a roguelite survival adventure where you battle hordes of monsters emerging from interdimensional portals. Master dynamic skill combinations and one-handed controls to overcome unique enemies and colossal bosses across distinct worlds.
- Intense roguelite survival action
- Swarm of unique enemies and epic bosses
- Dynamic skill and power-up combinations
- Simple, one-handed controls
- Distinct worlds with mysterious portals
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When portals open and monsters pour out, one unlikely hero fights back. Portals have opened across the world, unleashing monsters from countless dimensions. Chaos spreads everywhere and one guy decides to fight back. Grab your weapon and face wave after wave of otherworldly creatures. Every battle is a new challenge, every run a chance to grow stronger. Portal Survivor blends high-energy action with roguelite progression. Dodge, shoot, and unleash powerful skill combos as you survive swarms of enemies and take down colossal bosses. No two runs are ever the same. Features: - Intense roguelite survival action - Swarms of unique enemies and epic bosses - Dynamic skill and power-up combinations - Simple, one-handed controls Distinct worlds connected by mysterious portals. The portals won’t close themselves. Download Portal Survivor and fight back the multiverse!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: D.E.A.D. Protocol at 100% against Portal Survivor's 49%. D.E.A.D. Protocol also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Portal Survivor's advantage is ratings volume (594 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
Both are free to download. D.E.A.D. Protocol sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Portal Survivor sells 10 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portal Survivor has 594 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 49% of Portal Survivor's.
D.E.A.D. Protocol ships an update every 3 days, Portal Survivor weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | D.E.A.D. Protocol | Portal Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.8 (594 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 48.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 594 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 677 MB | 373 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nathan Sheets | ESC Games Yazilim A.S. |
Customer experience
D.E.A.D. Protocol
Portal Survivor
In-app purchases
D.E.A.D. Protocol
- Lunchbox$0.99
- Cooler$1.99
- Pantry$4.99
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- Truckload$9.99
Portal Survivor
- Revive Now & Later$0.99
- Keep Climbing - Reception$1.99
- Revive Now & Later$2.49
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- Keep Climbing - Lobby$2.99
- Revive Now & Later$4.99
- Keep Climbing - Podium$4.99
- Portal Watch Card$5.99
- Piggy Bank$9.99
- Ad Free Card$9.99
- Epic Pass$9.99
Questions
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