Comparison

Frantic vs Code Z Day Chronicles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Frantic

Experience intense arena-based combat with fast-paced action and simple controls. Battle waves of monsters, customize weapons, and survive epic boss fights in this classic shooter rebuilt for mobile. Enjoy smooth 60fps gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Arena-based shooter gameplay
  • Simple virtual stick and button controls
  • Weapon customization
  • Epic boss battles
  • Customizable power-ups
  • 60 frames per second gameplay
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The fastest and most frantic shooter on iOS! Slick & simple controls, 60 fps and masses of action! The whole game and nothing but the game for the minimum price on the App Store. No adverts. No in app purchases. ‘Truly and Utterly Brilliant.’ - FHM.COM Frantic is an epic arena based shooter that is played at a frenetic pace. Run, gun and jump through each wave grabbing weapons as they appear and take out the monsters like Creepers, Bugs, Boars and Spiders; each with their own abilities and attacks, to complete each wave. Played around the world by millions of players this Miniclip classic has been rebuilt from scratch for mobile. * Survive epic boss battles with gigantic foes! * Customise your weapons after each game. * Earn credits by playing - no in app purchases! * Customise the power ups! * Just 2 virtual sticks and 2 buttons; jump and shoot. No complicated weapon swapping or extra controls. * Super slick 60 frames per second game play * Position the buttons on the screen so you can press them where it is most comfortable for you. * Awesome sound track Frantic is also available for the Mac in the Mac App Store.

About

Code Z Day Chronicles

An offline action-horror game set on an apocalyptic space station. Battle monsters, uncover secrets, and survive in a terrifying environment. Features realistic graphics and a compelling storyline.

Highlights
  • Offline gameplay
  • Realistic 3D graphics
  • Super-character abilities
  • Save and load game function
  • Detailed map with bonuses
  • Selectable difficulty levels
  • Atmospheric sound design
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Welcome to the dark world of the apocalyptic space station Edelheim in Doom Z Day Chronicles - an exciting action-horror game that will make your heart skip a beat! This story will tell what happened before the events of the original Doom Z Day. The game works without the Internet! You take control of a simple technician named Mitchell Zotov, who, along with a group of survivors, was trapped in the gloomy labyrinth of the station. Beasts and monsters are waiting for you at every turn, ready to pursue and destroy, so make sure that your nerves and weapons are at the limit of readiness! Want to experience horror to the fullest? Doom Z Day Chronicles is the kind of game that will suck you in and won't let go! Throw yourself into the dangerous spaces of the station, where every corner can be fraught with terrifying danger. Constantly be in suspense, ready to meet monsters that will hunt you from the dark. Salvation is your only hope. Gather a group of survivors and fight the horrors of this space hell. Survive at all costs, shoot fast and accurately to repel monster attacks and save your life. Guide the group to the most mysterious corners of the station and uncover the sinister secrets that led to this disaster. Doom Z Day Chronicles is the epitome of horror and horror mixed with addictive action and shooting. Fight monsters and fears, experience space survival in this atmospheric and spooky game. The game Doom Z Day Chronicles is a top horror adventure game, which is understandable, with such and such functionality: - Simple and clear menu, without unnecessary bells and whistles, just everything you need; - Realistic 3D graphics - it's scary, as if you personally wander in the dim compartments; - The option of super-character abilities, in addition to the standard pumping of health, defense and weapons; - The function of saving the game and loading from already completed levels; - Detailed map with a visual menu of found game bonuses and secrets; - Ability to select the level of difficulty - from the easiest to hardcore; - Convenient control - shoot without hesitation when the character captured the monster at the target; - Talented musical and sound accompaniment, from which the blood runs cold; - Works offline - play without internet!; - Genre combo - shooter, action, walker, horror; - One big station, explore it however you want!; - The game works offline! Make a choice between fear and courage, survival and hopelessness. DoomZDay Chronicles is your very own space station nightmare. Are you ready to take on the challenge of horror? Download now and try this survival path!

Screenshots

Frantic4 screens
Code Z Day Chronicles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Code Z Day Chronicles at 4.7 against Frantic's 4.0. Code Z Day Chronicles also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and ratings volume (43 vs 11). Frantic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Code Z Day Chronicles sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Frantic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Z Day Chronicles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Frantic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Code Z Day Chronicles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frantic ships an update every 2 months, Code Z Day Chronicles every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Frantic versus Code Z Day Chronicles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFranticCode Z Day Chronicles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (11 ratings)4.7 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1143 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB219 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperGlenn BurnettAndrey Baranov

Customer experience

Frantic

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%

Code Z Day Chronicles

All ratings40 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Frantic

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Code Z Day Chronicles

One-time4
  • Recovery$0.99
  • 2000 Credits$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Infinite Ammo$4.99

Questions

Is Frantic free?
Frantic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code Z Day Chronicles free?
Code Z Day Chronicles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frantic or Code Z Day Chronicles?
Code Z Day Chronicles is rated higher. Frantic averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Code Z Day Chronicles averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.
Do Frantic or Code Z Day Chronicles have ads?
Code Z Day Chronicles shows ads; Frantic does not.
Which is updated more often, Frantic or Code Z Day Chronicles?
Frantic ships an update every 2 months, and Code Z Day Chronicles every 10 months. Most recently, Frantic was updated on November 1, 2026 and Code Z Day Chronicles on November 4, 2026.

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