# DEADGRID vs Nexus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nexus at none against DEADGRID's 7. DEADGRID's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DEADGRID sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Nexus asks for nothing beyond the download.

DEADGRID ships an update every 3 days, Nexus every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEADGRID | Nexus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadgrid/id6790152649/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **63** | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 273 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Afonso Quinaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608817674) | [Ufuk AYDIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883732876) |

## What reviewers say

### DEADGRID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadgrid/id6790152649)

Experience intense arcade zombie survival with endless waves and permadeath. Master an arsenal of 33 weapons, strategically deploy defenses, and choose dynamic upgrades to conquer the apocalypse. Customize your survivor and enjoy pure, optimized gameplay.

**Highlights:** Endless zombie waves, Permadeath runs, 33 unlockable weapons, Strategic deployables and turrets, Dynamic upgrade system, Four zombie types with advanced AI, Customizable survivor skins

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scrap + No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cache + No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate + No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pallet + No Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Container + No Ads | $49.99 | one-time |
| Motherlode + No Ads | $99.99 | one-time |


### Nexus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexus-tower-defense/id6796981815)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEADGRID free?

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

### Is Nexus free?

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

### Do DEADGRID or Nexus have ads?

Nexus shows ads; DEADGRID does not.

### Which is updated more often, DEADGRID or Nexus?

DEADGRID ships an update every 3 days, and Nexus every 5 days. Most recently, DEADGRID was updated on October 25, 2026 and Nexus on October 25, 2026.

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