Dead Ahead vs Heist Up
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dead Ahead
Embark on an idle roguelike RPG adventure through a zombie-infested world. Make critical choices, collect powerful perks, and recruit survivors to build the ultimate crew. Master the apocalypse at your own pace with seamless controls and AFK rewards.
- Idle gameplay loop
- Choice-driven encounters
- Perk and build customization
- Procedurally generated runs
- Recruit and level up survivors
- AFK rewards and gear collection
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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?
Heist Up
Ascend an endless vertical path, dodging obstacles and collecting cute animal agents. Challenge yourself with different game modes and climb the leaderboards to achieve the highest score. Unlock new characters and legendary agents as you progress.
- Endless climbing gameplay
- Dodge various obstacles
- Collect unique animal agents
- Unlockable game modes (Night, Hard)
- Challenge 'Path of Legends'
- Compete on leaderboards
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점프하고, 피하고, 더 높이 올라가라! Heist Up은 귀여운 동물 요원과 함께 끝없이 위를 향해 올라가는 캐주얼 액션 게임입니다. 캐릭터를 날려 벽과 발판을 오르고, 가시와 레이저를 비롯한 다양한 장애물을 피해 더 높은 기록에 도전하세요. 하지만 단순히 높이 올라가는 것만이 전부는 아닙니다. ◆ 더 높은 기록에 도전하세요 간단한 조작으로 시작해 점점 어려워지는 장애물을 돌파하고 자신의 최고 기록을 넘어보세요. ◆ 다양한 방식으로 플레이하세요 어둠 속에서 주변을 밝혀가며 올라가는 야간 모드부터 더욱 어려운 도전을 제공하는 하드 모드까지, 색다른 규칙과 환경에 도전할 수 있습니다. ◆ 수많은 요원을 수집하세요 개성 넘치는 동물 캐릭터를 하나씩 해금하고 나만의 요원 컬렉션을 완성해보세요. ◆ 전설을 깨우세요 특별한 시련이 기다리는 '전설의 길'에 도전하고 숨겨진 전설의 요원들을 만나보세요. ◆ 최고의 자리를 노려보세요 자신의 기록을 계속해서 갱신하고 리더보드에서 다른 플레이어들과 최고 기록을 겨뤄보세요. 얼마나 높이 올라갈 수 있을까요? 지금 Heist Up에서 한계를 뛰어넘어보세요!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heist Up at 100% against Dead Ahead's 83%. Dead Ahead's advantage is chart position (#98 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Dead Ahead sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Heist Up sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dead Ahead | Heist Up |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #98 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 263 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ABE Entertainment Limited | junmyeong park |
Customer experience
Dead Ahead
Heist Up
In-app purchases
Dead Ahead
- 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
Heist Up
- Gem 100$0.49
- Purple Captain Octopus$0.99
- Red Captain Octopus$0.99
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- Blue Captain Octopus$0.99
- Gem 350$1.99
- Desert Temple$1.99
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Gem 800$2.99
- Golden Character Bundle$3.99









