# The Walking Dead vs Brobuddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Walking Dead at 61% against Brobuddy's 11%. The Walking Dead also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Brobuddy's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Walking Dead sells 50 one-off in-app purchases and Brobuddy sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Walking Dead holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Walking Dead has 4.7K ratings behind it against 751, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of The Walking Dead's written reviews are positive against 11% of Brobuddy's.

The Walking Dead ships an update every 3 days, Brobuddy fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Walking Dead | Brobuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-walking-dead-aftermath/id6751237805/reviews)** | [4.5 (751 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brobuddy/id6785948193/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 751 |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 11.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | #155 |
| Size | 949 MB | 632 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ares Interactive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773328456) | [24 HIT Riga SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767364890) |

## What reviewers say

### The Walking Dead

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

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Action, #158 Top Grossing · Role Playing (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 (50)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |


### Brobuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brobuddy/id6785948193)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Engage in an idle arcade adventure, fighting against a corrupt mayor's forces to reclaim a city. Gather resources, upgrade your fighter, and push through enemy squads to liberate districts.

**Highlights:** Idle gameplay mechanics, Resource gathering, Obstacle breaking, Enemy combat, Weapon and tool upgrades, District reclamation

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Raid Resource Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tool Damage Forever | $11.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Vip Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Damage Forever | $12.99 | one-time |
| More Fuel Forever 1 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Vip Pack | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Walking Dead free?

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

### Is Brobuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Walking Dead or Brobuddy?

The Walking Dead is rated higher. The Walking Dead averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Brobuddy averages 4.5 from 751 ratings.

### Do The Walking Dead or Brobuddy have ads?

Both The Walking Dead and Brobuddy show ads.

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

The Walking Dead ships an update every 3 days, and Brobuddy fortnightly. Most recently, The Walking Dead was updated on October 3, 2026 and Brobuddy on October 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Walking Dead or Brobuddy?

The Walking Dead currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and Brobuddy at #155. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*