# T.D.Z. Arrival vs Bad Penguins

T.D.Z. Arrival and Bad Penguins both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Bad Penguins's written reviews are positive against 90% of T.D.Z. Arrival's. T.D.Z. Arrival's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. T.D.Z. Arrival sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Bad Penguins sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for T.D.Z. Arrival against 5.0 for Bad Penguins. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: T.D.Z. Arrival has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of T.D.Z. Arrival's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bad Penguins's.

T.D.Z. Arrival ships an update every 4 days, Bad Penguins weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | T.D.Z. Arrival | Bad Penguins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdz-arrival/id6784783968/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-penguins/id6807952288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 996 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [VADIM CHURILOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776810245) | [Evan Dawson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801551833) |

## What reviewers say

### T.D.Z. Arrival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdz-arrival/id6784783968)

Embark on a post-apocalyptic adventure as a rookie stalker exploring a mysterious Exclusion Zone. Survive dangerous mutants, anomalies, and gather artifacts while uncovering the truth behind a father's disappearance. This immersive experience offers a gripping story and a vast open world.

**Highlights:** Vast open-world exploration, Quest completion and rewards, Wide arsenal of weapons and gear, Blend of action, survival, and horror, Intuitive mobile controls, Detailed graphics and atmosphere, Gripping story with voiced dialogue

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP STATUS - 50% SALE | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP STATUS | $1.99 | one-time |


### Bad Penguins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-penguins/id6807952288)

Embark on a fast-paced Arctic rescue mission to save good penguins and cure the infected. Fight through challenging levels, upgrade your gear, and collect unique items. Can you secure the continent before the strange infection spreads?

**Highlights:** Fast-paced Arctic rescue action, Cure infected penguins with research gear, 100 missions across 10 frozen locations, Face 20 escalating boss encounters, Collect hats, serum colors, and cure bursts, Unlock stronger injectors, shields, and gear, Tube Rush mini-game with boss battles

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arctic Elite Field Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is T.D.Z. Arrival free?

T.D.Z. Arrival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bad Penguins free?

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

### Which has better reviews, T.D.Z. Arrival or Bad Penguins?

Bad Penguins is rated higher. T.D.Z. Arrival averages 4.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Bad Penguins averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do T.D.Z. Arrival or Bad Penguins have ads?

Both T.D.Z. Arrival and Bad Penguins show ads.

### Which is updated more often, T.D.Z. Arrival or Bad Penguins?

T.D.Z. Arrival ships an update every 4 days, and Bad Penguins weekly. Most recently, T.D.Z. Arrival was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bad Penguins on November 6, 2026.

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