# Zombie Directive vs Hold the Keep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zombie Directive at none against Hold the Keep's 10. Zombie Directive also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hold the Keep sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Zombie Directive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zombie Directive ships an update weekly, Hold the Keep every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombie Directive | Hold the Keep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-the-keep/id6789792806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Sanhao Nianhua Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576652891) | [BcuzEYEcan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789792808) |

## What reviewers say

### Zombie Directive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-directive-7-day-siege/id6748058686)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hold the Keep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-the-keep/id6789792806)

Command heroes and use skill cards in this fast-paced tactical survival game. Build your army, upgrade abilities, and defend your keep against increasingly difficult waves of enemies. Each playthrough offers a chance to strategize and grow stronger for the next challenge.

**Highlights:** Command heroes, Unleash skill cards, Battle waves of enemies, Build and upgrade army, Defend the keep, Strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talent point reset | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Hero Shard Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of hero shards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Hero 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Hero 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of hero shards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Giant pack of gold | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zombie Directive free?

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

### Is Hold the Keep free?

Hold the Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Zombie Directive or Hold the Keep have ads?

Hold the Keep shows ads; Zombie Directive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zombie Directive or Hold the Keep?

Zombie Directive ships an update weekly, and Hold the Keep every 9 days. Most recently, Zombie Directive was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hold the Keep on October 31, 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.*
