# DEADGRID vs Ability Roulette

The clearest difference is rating: DEADGRID at 4.8 against Ability Roulette's 3.5. DEADGRID also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 50%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DEADGRID sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Ability Roulette sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DEADGRID holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEADGRID has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of DEADGRID's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ability Roulette's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEADGRID | Ability Roulette |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadgrid/id6790152649/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ability-roulette-game-for-two/id6805014950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **92.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 384 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Afonso Quinaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608817674) | [VEB AUTOMEISHN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805014952) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scrap | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cache | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pallet | $19.99 | one-time |
| Container | $49.99 | one-time |
| Motherlode | $99.99 | one-time |


### Ability Roulette

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ability-roulette-game-for-two/id6805014950)

Engage in a strategic two-player duel by tracking live rounds and blanks, and utilizing 15 unique ability cards. Outwit your opponent in tense matches with risk-reward mechanics and tactical card combinations. Play solo offline for free or unlock online multiplayer with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Track live rounds and blanks, Combine 15 ability cards, Risk self-shots for turn continuation, Offline solo play, Private and public online matchmaking, Best of three matches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEADGRID free?

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

### Is Ability Roulette free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DEADGRID or Ability Roulette?

DEADGRID is rated higher. DEADGRID averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Ability Roulette averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do DEADGRID or Ability Roulette have ads?

Neither DEADGRID nor Ability Roulette shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DEADGRID or Ability Roulette?

DEADGRID ships an update every 2 days, and Ability Roulette every 2 days. Most recently, DEADGRID was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ability Roulette on October 3, 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.*