# DEAD TRIGGER 2 vs Brotato

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brotato at every 11 days against DEAD TRIGGER 2's every 6 weeks. DEAD TRIGGER 2's advantage is ratings volume (112K vs 11K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DEAD TRIGGER 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Brotato sells 10 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 Brotato. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEAD TRIGGER 2 has 112K ratings behind it against 11K, 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 79% of Brotato's.

DEAD TRIGGER 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Brotato every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEAD TRIGGER 2 | Brotato |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-trigger-2-zombie-games/id720063540/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brotato/id6445884925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 836 MB | 617 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Deca Games EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472223668) | [Erabit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800) |

## 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


### Brotato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brotato/id6445884925)

Survive endless alien hordes as a lone potato in this top-down arena shooter roguelite. Scavenge, build powerful combinations with up to six weapons, and choose from diverse characters to create unique playstyles. Every run offers a new challenge, demanding strategic decisions to survive until rescue.

**Highlights:** Up to 6-weapon combat system, Dozens of playable characters, Fast-paced roguelite runs, Deep build system with hundreds of items, Survival gameplay with auto-firing, Cloud saves available online

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Totem Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| spuds_30 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| month_vip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beast Master | $0.99 | one-time |
| Abyssal Terrors 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brotato Abyssal Terrors | $2.99 | one-time |
| spuds_170 | $2.99 | one-time |
| permanent_vip | $15.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🔥 Great for killing time
- 💯 Best mobile game ever
- 🎨 Awesome graphics and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔒 Locked characters behind paywall
- 🔍 Lack of progression without spending money
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial forces players to repeat it every time
- Weapon stats get lost on upgrade
- Reroll exploit with saved money
- Speed bug causing issues with gameplay
- Turrets spawning in poor locations

**Requested features**

- Endless mode
- Multiplayer co-op
- More character variety
- Ability to unlock characters through gameplay
- Improved progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEAD TRIGGER 2 free?

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

### Is Brotato free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DEAD TRIGGER 2 or Brotato?

Brotato is rated higher. DEAD TRIGGER 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while Brotato averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do DEAD TRIGGER 2 or Brotato have ads?

Both DEAD TRIGGER 2 and Brotato show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DEAD TRIGGER 2 or Brotato?

DEAD TRIGGER 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Brotato every 11 days. Most recently, DEAD TRIGGER 2 was updated on November 5, 2026 and Brotato on November 5, 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.*