# D.E.A.D. Protocol vs Brobuddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: D.E.A.D. Protocol at 100% against Brobuddy's 13%. D.E.A.D. Protocol also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Brobuddy's advantage is ratings volume (751 vs 7) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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 Brobuddy sells 11 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brobuddy has 751 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 13% of Brobuddy's.

D.E.A.D. Protocol ships an update every 3 days, Brobuddy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | D.E.A.D. Protocol | Brobuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-protocol/id6739101470/reviews)** | [4.5 (751 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brobuddy/id6785948193/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **751** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 13.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#152** |
| Size | 677 MB | 632 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) | [24 HIT Riga SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767364890) |

## 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 |


### Brobuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brobuddy/id6785948193)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Engage in an idle arcade adventure, fighting against a corrupt mayor's forces to reclaim a city. Gather resources, upgrade your fighter, and push through enemy squads to liberate districts.

**Highlights:** Idle gameplay mechanics, Resource gathering, Obstacle breaking, Enemy combat, Weapon and tool upgrades, District reclamation

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Raid Resource Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tool Damage Forever | $11.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Vip Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Damage Forever | $12.99 | one-time |
| More Fuel Forever 1 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Vip Pack | $22.99 | 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 Brobuddy free?

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

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

D.E.A.D. Protocol is rated higher. D.E.A.D. Protocol averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Brobuddy averages 4.5 from 751 ratings.

### Do D.E.A.D. Protocol or Brobuddy have ads?

Brobuddy shows ads; D.E.A.D. Protocol does not.

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

D.E.A.D. Protocol ships an update every 3 days, and Brobuddy fortnightly. Most recently, D.E.A.D. Protocol was updated on September 26, 2026 and Brobuddy on October 13, 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.*