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

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | D.E.A.D. Protocol | Skull Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-protocol/id6739101470/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skull-hero/id6775685404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 63.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 677 MB | 642 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Sheets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783692340) | [HORUS ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856076033) |

## 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 |


### Skull Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skull-hero/id6775685404)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Utility subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly pet care | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Solaria Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass Mini | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass Elite | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem 6 | $99.99 | 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*