# The Walking Dead vs Skull Hero

The clearest difference is chart position: The Walking Dead at #189 against Skull Hero's unranked. The Walking Dead also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 1.3K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Walking Dead sells 53 one-off in-app purchases and Skull Hero sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for The Walking Dead against 4.7 for Skull Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.8K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of The Walking Dead's written reviews are positive against 63% of Skull Hero's.

The Walking Dead ships an update every 5 days, Skull Hero every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Walking Dead | Skull Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-walking-dead-aftermath/id6751237805/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skull-hero/id6775685404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 982 MB | 642 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ares Interactive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773328456) | [HORUS ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856076033) |

## What reviewers say

### The Walking Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-walking-dead-aftermath/id6751237805)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Step into the post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead. Lead iconic survivors, build and defend your camp, and fight relentless hordes of walkers and desperate human enemies. Every decision and run is different, testing your leadership and survival skills.

**Highlights:** Fight walkers and human enemies, Play as iconic survivors, Build and defend your camp, Roguelike progression, Unlock new abilities and upgrades, Explore inspired locations

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

**In-app purchases (53)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jumpstart Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7D Quest Day 1 Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jumpstart Double Down | $1.99 | one-time |
| DaIly Offer 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer Tier 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| SPOOKY GOOD MULTI-PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yumiko Unlock Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Region 2 Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| DaIly Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rank Up Rick | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stepup 1a | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Survivor’s Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rare Runner Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Region 3 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Region 4 Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Yumiko Star Up Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Region 5 Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Region 6 Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Offer Tier 14 | $19.99 | one-time |
| One or All Offer 3d | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elite Keys 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stepup 1b | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Set | $19.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 6 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stepup 1c | $29.99 | one-time |
| Epic Set | $34.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle 7 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stepup 1d | $39.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pass | $49.99 | one-time |
| Elite Keys 50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Offer Tier 20 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stepup 1e | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stepup 1f | $79.99 | one-time |
| Coin Stepup 1g | $99.99 | one-time |
| Offer Tier 30 | $999.99 | one-time |


### Skull Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skull-hero/id6775685404)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure, battling monsters and farming XP to power up your hero. Master unique weapon skills and face challenging bosses in diverse fantasy lands. Conquer enemies, upgrade your gear, and become the ultimate hero.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat and dodging, XP farming for hero upgrades, Unique weapon skills, Challenging boss fights, Fantasy adventure progression, One-finger controls

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Utility subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly pet care | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Solaria Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass Mini | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass Elite | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Walking Dead free?

The Walking Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Skull Hero free?

Skull Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Walking Dead or Skull Hero?

The Walking Dead is rated higher. The Walking Dead averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Skull Hero averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do The Walking Dead or Skull Hero have ads?

Both The Walking Dead and Skull Hero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Walking Dead or Skull Hero?

The Walking Dead ships an update every 5 days, and Skull Hero every 6 days. Most recently, The Walking Dead was updated on October 18, 2026 and Skull Hero on October 19, 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.*