Comparison

Dead Ahead vs Save Its

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dead Ahead

Embark on a darkly comedic RPG adventure through a zombie apocalypse. Lead a unique crew of survivors, make impactful choices that shape the story, and scavenge for resources in a world filled with danger and humor. Outsmart the undead with tactical combat and adapt your strategy for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Branching storyline with impactful choices
  • Recruit and strategize with unique survivors
  • Explore and scavenge in randomized encounters
  • Gear up and adapt with tactical combat
  • Dark humor and unexpected consequences
  • Endless replayability with multiple endings
Features
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The legendary Dead Ahead universe is back! 10M+ players have already hit the road, but most ended up as zombie bait. Can you make it past the next mile? Key Features: - Chill & Savage The apocalypse at your own pace. Master the idle loop day by day with seamless controls: pick your perks, sit back and watch your hero carve through the horde. - Choice & Consequence Every day on the road brings a new decision. Risk it all for a rare reward or play it safe and move on? Your choices in random encounters shape every run. - Perks & Builds Unlock game-changing perks and craft a lethal build for every encounter. Experiment with synergies on the fly — every run is a new combination. - Roam & Ruin Each run takes you deeper into the ruined world. Push through wrecked cities, highways and swamps and adapt to shifting threats — no two runs are ever the same. - Friends & Firepower You don't have to face the apocalypse alone. Recruit fellow survivors who fight by your side with skills of their own. Level them up, unlock their perks and build the strongest crew. - Idle & Armed Collect your AFK rewards and gear up. Every return makes you stronger and better prepared for the road ahead. Will you make it with brains… or just bullets?

About

Save Its

Features
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Experience an exciting 3D-like 2D arcade game where cunning enemy hands emerge from the shadows to drop fish into your pan! Your task is to catch these slippery fish before they meet their demise. Every catch earns you points, but every missed fish costs you a life. Master quick reactions and sharp focus as the game intensifies. Dive into an engaging experience with dynamic hand movements, satisfying drag-and-drop interactions, and a rewarding gameplay loop that keeps you hooked. The game also features a tutorial system that guides new players, an object pooling system for smooth performance, and an intuitive pause-resume mechanic to keep you in control at all times. Ready to test your reflexes and rescue every fish?Dive into a 3D-like 2D arcade game where enemy hands drop fish into a pan. React quickly to catch and save the fish while avoiding losing lives!

Screenshots

Dead Ahead4 screens
Save Its4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Save Its at none against Dead Ahead's 10. Save Its also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dead Ahead's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dead Ahead sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Save Its asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dead Ahead ships an update every 3 days, Save Its every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Dead Ahead versus Save Its: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDead AheadSave Its
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (545 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings545 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#42 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB143 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperABE Entertainment LimitedPattarapol Tiensermpong

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dead Ahead

One-time10
  • Lair Pack$0.99
  • Survival Kit$0.99
  • Queen Pack I$3.99
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  • Monthly Card$5.99
  • Queen Pack II$5.99
  • Signal Rocket Pack$5.99
  • Ad-Free Card$9.99
  • Office Tower Stash$11.99
  • Precious Stash$11.99
  • Lifetime Card$34.99
None

Save Its

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dead Ahead free?
Dead Ahead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Save Its free?
Save Its is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dead Ahead or Save Its have ads?
Dead Ahead shows ads; Save Its does not.
Which is updated more often, Dead Ahead or Save Its?
Dead Ahead ships an update every 3 days, and Save Its every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dead Ahead was updated on October 15, 2026 and Save Its on October 9, 2026.

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