# Zombie Match 3D vs OctoNom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OctoNom at none against Zombie Match 3D's 11. OctoNom also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and ratings volume (34 vs 4). Zombie Match 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zombie Match 3D sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. OctoNom asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Zombie Match 3D against 4.9 for OctoNom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OctoNom has 34 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Zombie Match 3D ships an update weekly, OctoNom daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombie Match 3D | OctoNom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-match-3d/id6743495619/reviews)** | [4.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octonom-nom-nom-all/id6747106951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 455 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Harmony Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771723187) | [Samet Ersan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554084187) |

## What reviewers say

### Zombie Match 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-match-3d/id6743495619)

Engage in a thrilling 3D puzzle adventure to survive a zombie outbreak. Match objects to defend yourself against the horde and train your brain with increasingly challenging levels. Utilize boosters and power-ups to overcome obstacles in this offline-playable game.

**Highlights:** 3D object matching gameplay, Zombie survival theme, Brain training puzzles, Boosters and power-ups, Offline play supported, Increasingly challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abandoned Backpack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Petite Pack of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Forgotten Hero's Stash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Plague King's Hoard | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Graveyard Keper's Find | $49.99 | one-time |
| The Plague Strategist's Vault | $99.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### OctoNom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octonom-nom-nom-all/id6747106951)

Control a hungry octopus with growing tentacles to grab and eat objects, unlocking more arms and power-ups. Navigate chaotic levels in this addictive casual arcade game where the goal is to consume everything in sight.

**Highlights:** Unique octopus gameplay, Satisfying grab-and-throw mechanics, Unlock tentacle upgrades, Fast-paced, chaotic levels, Consume small snacks to massive objects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zombie Match 3D free?

Zombie Match 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OctoNom free?

OctoNom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zombie Match 3D or OctoNom?

Zombie Match 3D is rated higher. Zombie Match 3D averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while OctoNom averages 4.9 from 34 ratings.

### Do Zombie Match 3D or OctoNom have ads?

OctoNom shows ads; Zombie Match 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zombie Match 3D or OctoNom?

Zombie Match 3D ships an update weekly, and OctoNom daily. Most recently, Zombie Match 3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and OctoNom on October 24, 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.*