# D.E.A.D. Protocol vs Portal Survivor

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | D.E.A.D. Protocol | Portal Survivor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-protocol/id6739101470/reviews)** | [4.8 (594 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portal-survivor/id6754314383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **594** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 677 MB | 373 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) | [ESC Games Yazilim A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847820200) |

## 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 |


### Portal Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portal-survivor/id6754314383)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive Now & Later | $0.99 | one-time |
| Keep Climbing - Reception | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Now & Later | $2.49 | one-time |
| Keep Climbing - Lobby | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Now & Later | $4.99 | one-time |
| Keep Climbing - Podium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Portal Watch Card | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


## 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 Portal Survivor free?

Portal Survivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, D.E.A.D. Protocol or Portal Survivor?

D.E.A.D. Protocol is rated higher. D.E.A.D. Protocol averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Portal Survivor averages 4.8 from 594 ratings.

### Do D.E.A.D. Protocol or Portal Survivor have ads?

Portal Survivor shows ads; D.E.A.D. Protocol does not.

### Which is updated more often, D.E.A.D. Protocol or Portal Survivor?

D.E.A.D. Protocol ships an update every 3 days, and Portal Survivor weekly. Most recently, D.E.A.D. Protocol was updated on November 4, 2026 and Portal Survivor on November 9, 2026.

---

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