# DEAD TRIGGER 2 vs Code Z Day

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DEAD TRIGGER 2 at 112K against Code Z Day's 122. DEAD TRIGGER 2 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Code Z Day's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 73%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DEAD TRIGGER 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Code Z Day sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DEAD TRIGGER 2 against 4.7 for Code Z Day. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEAD TRIGGER 2 has 112K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of DEAD TRIGGER 2's written reviews are positive against 92% of Code Z Day's.

DEAD TRIGGER 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Code Z Day every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEAD TRIGGER 2 | Code Z Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-trigger-2-zombie-games/id720063540/reviews)** | [4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-z-day-fps-scary-games-3d/id1596562983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 836 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Deca Games EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472223668) | [Andrey Baranov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594543115) |

## What reviewers say

### DEAD TRIGGER 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-trigger-2-zombie-games/id720063540)

Engage in a heart-stopping zombie apocalypse FPS adventure. Build your hideout, unlock diverse battlefields, and utilize an arsenal of over 70 weapons and fun gadgets to survive.

**Highlights:** Build and manage a personal hideout, Explore 10 regions and 33 battlefields, Over 600 gameplay scenarios, 70+ types of weapons, Brutal melee and ranged combat, Fun and lethal gadgets, Weekly tournaments

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fist of Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Money | $2.99 | one-time |
| Startup Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Money Booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Payoff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Area 51 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Fortune | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trust Fund | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bath | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 🔒 No pay-to-win mechanics
- 👍 Engaging campaign

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when getting blueprints
- ⏱️ Long upgrade/wait times
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive missions
- 🚫 Lack of new content after certain progress

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain missions (e.g. 'Can't Touch This' in China)
- Inability to close blueprint screens on iPhone X
- Disappearing campaign missions after reaching certain tech level

**Requested features**

- More campaign missions and story content
- Character customization options
- Multiplayer mode
- Offline play
- Reduced upgrade/wait times


### Code Z Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-z-day-fps-scary-games-3d/id1596562983)

Experience a chilling first-person shooter survival horror game set on a desolate space station. Battle terrifying mutants, explore dark corridors, and manage your resources to stay alive. The game offers realistic 3D graphics and offline play.

**Highlights:** Offline survival shooter gameplay, Realistic 3D horror graphics, Character ability upgrades, Save and load game progress, Detailed 3D map with secrets

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recovery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ammo | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Triple Revive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ednless Ammo | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weapons Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Dis. Ads/Weapon Pack/Infinite Ammo | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEAD TRIGGER 2 free?

DEAD TRIGGER 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Code Z Day free?

Code Z Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DEAD TRIGGER 2 or Code Z Day?

DEAD TRIGGER 2 is rated higher. DEAD TRIGGER 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while Code Z Day averages 4.7 from 122 ratings.

### Do DEAD TRIGGER 2 or Code Z Day have ads?

Both DEAD TRIGGER 2 and Code Z Day show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DEAD TRIGGER 2 or Code Z Day?

DEAD TRIGGER 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Code Z Day every 4 months. Most recently, DEAD TRIGGER 2 was updated on November 5, 2026 and Code Z Day on November 3, 2026.

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