Comparison

Dead vs CIPHER Zombies

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

Head to head
About

Dead

Discover a vast collection of dark humor jokes organized into curated packs. Enjoy a fast, swipe-based browsing experience with the ability to save and share your favorites. Access premium content through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Thousands of jokes
  • Curated joke packs
  • Swipe-based browsing
  • Save favorite jokes
  • Share jokes with friends
  • Offline access
  • Premium joke packs
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Dead is the ultimate collection of funny jokes for people with a dark sense of humor. Swipe through thousands of jokes across dozens of curated packs. Features: - Frequent updates — we're constantly adding new jokes and packs - Swipe-based browsing — enjoy a fast, simple browsing experience - Save favorites — build your personal stash for quick laughs later - Share with friends — share your favorite jokes with your buddies - Premium packs — unlock our best jokes with subscription - Available offline — no internet connection is required Subscription: - Subscription renews automatically until canceled - Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings on your device after purchase By using Dead, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy: - Terms of Service: https://dead.app/terms - Privacy Policy: https://dead.app/privacy

About

CIPHER Zombies

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CIPHER Zombies — Your Zombies Operations HQ CIPHER Zombies is built for Call of Duty Zombies players who care about high rounds, Main Easter Egg hunts, and squad nights. Log every session, browse the full map catalog, follow step-by-step EE guides, find party lobbies, and track your progress — all in one tactical, dark-themed companion app. LOG OPERATIONS Track every Zombies run as an Operation: map, game, platform, squad size, and mission type. Whether you’re pushing high rounds, hunting the Main EE, running challenges, or playing casual — CIPHER Zombies keeps your history organized. End a run when you’re done and log your final round, EE outcome, notes, and YouTube VOD link. MAP INTEL Browse maps from World at War through Black Ops 7. Filter by storyline (Aether, Dark Aether, Chaos, Extinction, Exo, Spaceland, Nazi), game, difficulty, and more. Each map shows your personal stats, operation history, and quick access to guides and story timelines. MAIN EASTER EGG GUIDES In-app step-by-step Main EE walkthroughs with expandable checklists — perfect for solo runs or coordinating with your squad. Guides cover maps across the catalog, including dual-path quests and Tortured Path chapters. Check off steps as you go; during live Party EE sessions, your crew shares the same checklist. PARTY MATCHMAKING Host or join Zombies lobbies matched by platform (PlayStation, Xbox, PC), spoken language, lobby size, mission type, and mic preference (voice chat or text-only). Open lobbies are discoverable in-app; private lobbies use join codes and share links. Host approval keeps rosters clean. Get notified when your request is accepted, declined, or when a host cancels. STATISTICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Charts, map breakdowns, highest rounds, Main EE clears, and filters across your full operation history. Earn achievements and rank up with XP from completed ops. STORY TIMELINES Read the lore in order: Aether Saga, Dark Aether, Chaos, Nazi Zombies, Extinction, and Infinite Warfare Zombies — with expandable eras, characters, and map links. SYNC & WIDGETS Sign in with Apple and sync operations via iCloud. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show your current live operation; stats widgets keep your recent performance visible at a glance. GAME CATALOG World at War, Black Ops, and Black Ops II maps are included free. Unlock additional titles individually or unlock the full catalog in one purchase. CIPHER Zombies is an independent fan companion app. Call of Duty, Zombies, and related marks are property of their respective owners. CIPHER Zombies is not affiliated with or endorsed by Activision or Treyarch.

Screenshots

Dead4 screens
CIPHER Zombies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dead at 16.4 against CIPHER Zombies's 26.2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dead sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and CIPHER Zombies sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dead ships an update weekly, CIPHER Zombies every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dead versus CIPHER Zombies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeadCIPHER Zombies
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (399 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings399 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB973 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperPrince TechnologiesJeffrey Bemelmans

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Dead

Subscriptions12
  • Full Access7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Full Access$9.991 Month
  • Full Access$12.991 Month
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  • Full Access (Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • Full Access (Yearly)$19.991 Year
  • Dead Unlimited3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Full Access (Yearly)$29.991 Year
  • Dead Unlimited3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Full Access$39.991 Year
  • Dead Unlimited3 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Full Access$49.991 Year
  • Full Access$59.991 Year
10 purchases

CIPHER Zombies

One-time10
  • Pack: Call of Duty Black Ops 3$0.99
  • Pack: Call of Duty Infinite Warfare$0.99
  • Pack: Call of Duty World War 2$0.99
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  • Pack: Call Of Duty Black Ops 4$0.99
  • Pack: Call of Duty Black Ops CW$0.99
  • Pack: Call of Duty Vanguard$0.99
  • Pack: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3$0.99
  • Pack: Call of Duty Black Ops 6$0.99
  • Pack: Call of Duty Black Ops 7$0.99
  • Pack: Unlock All$6.99

Questions

Is Dead free?
Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CIPHER Zombies free?
CIPHER Zombies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dead or CIPHER Zombies have ads?
Neither Dead nor CIPHER Zombies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dead or CIPHER Zombies?
Dead ships an update weekly, and CIPHER Zombies every 10 days. Most recently, Dead was updated on October 24, 2026 and CIPHER Zombies on October 5, 2026.

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