Comparison

D.E.A.D. Protocol vs Skull Hero

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

Skull Hero

Embark on an epic RPG adventure, battling monsters and farming XP to power up your hero. Master unique weapon skills and face challenging bosses in diverse fantasy lands. Conquer enemies, upgrade your gear, and become the ultimate hero.

Highlights
  • Skill-based combat and dodging
  • XP farming for hero upgrades
  • Unique weapon skills
  • Challenging boss fights
  • Fantasy adventure progression
  • One-finger controls
Features
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Enter the world of heroes, where you'll rise from zero to hero. Farming EXP, fight monsters, upgrade your hero to join the fight against mysterious enemies, grow stronger, and conquer powerful bosses in an endless adventure. Features 1. Fight for Power up Use your skills to attack, dodge, and control each battle. Survive waves of monsters and turn risky fights into victory. Every stage challenges your reflexes and strategy. 2. Farm Enemies, Gain Infinite Power Defeat, collect, and upgrade your hero in a simple but addictive, Your HP and Attack will increase after each enemy defeat. 3. Weapons & Skills Each weapon has a special skill; hone them and they will give you more power. 4. Challenging Boss Fights Face bosses with precise timing in cursed jungles, icy lands, and barren deserts,... Each battle tests your skill, patience, and hero upgrades. Overcome traps and monster waves to claim valuable rewards. 5. Fantasy Adventure Each time you defeat a boss, you'll experience new and mysterious lands that will make you stronger and provide you with more valuable experiences and rewards. How to play: - Easy control with just one finger. - Farm EXP by defeating monsters - Choose the suitable weapon for each location - Upgrade weapon. - Purchase support items when needed. Final call, download now, embark on your dark adventure become the hero! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://horusent.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

D.E.A.D. Protocol4 screens
Skull Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: D.E.A.D. Protocol at 100% against Skull Hero's 63%. D.E.A.D. Protocol also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Skull Hero's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Skull Hero sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skull Hero has 1.3K 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 63% of Skull Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D.E.A.D. Protocol ships an update every 3 days, Skull Hero every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
D.E.A.D. Protocol versus Skull Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterD.E.A.D. ProtocolSkull Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.7 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better63.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 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 MB642 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNathan SheetsHORUS ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

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%

Skull Hero

All ratings1,332 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews330 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative27.6%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

D.E.A.D. Protocol

One-time4
  • Lunchbox$0.99
  • Cooler$1.99
  • Pantry$4.99
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  • Truckload$9.99
15 purchases

Skull Hero

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Utility subscription$4.997 Days
  • Weekly pet care$6.997 Days
  • Subscription Week$9.997 Days
Show 1 more
  • Subscription Month$29.991 Month
One-time11
  • Solaria Pack$1.99
  • Battle pass Mini$1.99
  • Gem 1$1.99
Show 8 more
  • Battle pass$4.99
  • Gem 2$4.99
  • Battle pass Elite$9.99
  • Gem 3$9.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Gem 4$19.99
  • Gem 5$49.99
  • Gem 6$99.99

Questions

Is D.E.A.D. Protocol free?
D.E.A.D. Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skull Hero free?
Skull Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, D.E.A.D. Protocol or Skull Hero?
D.E.A.D. Protocol is rated higher. D.E.A.D. Protocol averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Skull Hero averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.
Do D.E.A.D. Protocol or Skull Hero have ads?
Skull Hero shows ads; D.E.A.D. Protocol does not.
Which is updated more often, D.E.A.D. Protocol or Skull Hero?
D.E.A.D. Protocol ships an update every 3 days, and Skull Hero every 6 days. Most recently, D.E.A.D. Protocol was updated on September 26, 2026 and Skull Hero on October 14, 2026.

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