# ZombieDiary2 vs Dark Sword

The clearest difference is ads: ZombieDiary2 at none against Dark Sword's shown. ZombieDiary2 also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 288) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZombieDiary2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Sword sells 13 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 ZombieDiary2 against 4.6 for Dark Sword. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 288 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of ZombieDiary2's written reviews are positive against 82% of Dark Sword's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZombieDiary2 | Dark Sword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombiediary2/id883583368/reviews)** | [4.6 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sword/id1070709625/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 288 |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 81.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Ezjoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/557788041) | [NANOO COMPANY Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011714859) |

## What reviewers say

### ZombieDiary2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombiediary2/id883583368)

Engage in a desperate fight for survival against hordes of zombies. Rescue survivors, upgrade your arsenal with over 30 unique weapons, and explore mysterious maps filled with challenging missions and powerful bosses. Compete with friends and earn rewards through achievements and in-game progression.

**Highlights:** Over 30 unique weapons, Weapon upgrade system, Character and skill development, Super equipment and mecha devices, 11 mysterious maps, Variety of zombie enemies and bosses, Play with friends on Facebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 coins & 30 crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 coins & 50 crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120,000 coins & 125 crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 coins & 300 crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| 450,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 750 crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| 700,000 coins & 700 crystals | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 💯 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Enjoyable zombie-killing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Firing button stops working randomly
- Game data not saving properly across device upgrades

**Requested features**

- Update the game for newer iOS versions
- Add multiplayer and co-op modes
- Introduce more weapons, characters, and upgrades


### Dark Sword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sword/id1070709625)

Embark on a dark silhouette action RPG adventure to defeat a dark dragon and restore light. Recruit allies, battle in PvP and raids, and collect over 150 items and skills.

**Highlights:** Defeat the Dark Dragon, Silhouette Action RPG, Acquire Allies, PvP, Raids, Dark Dungeon, Over 150 Items & Skills

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Purchase Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90 SOUL PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| 165 SOUL PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3x Legendary (Tier 3) | $4.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL 360 SOUL SET | $5.99 | one-time |
| TIER 3 LEGENDARY PACK | $6.99 | one-time |
| TIER 8 LEGENDARY PACK | $7.99 | one-time |
| TIER 13 LEGENDARY PACK | $8.99 | one-time |
| 390 SOUL PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| Essential Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 900 SOUL PACK | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game with smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome art style and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive hack-and-slash combat
- 🆓 Enjoyable without paying
- 🕰️ Good for short play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of clarity on progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing on launch
- Purchased items not being delivered
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Unresponsive controls and input lag

**Requested features**

- More RPG elements and customization options
- Offline play mode
- Gender selection for character
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Rebalanced in-game economy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZombieDiary2 free?

ZombieDiary2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dark Sword free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZombieDiary2 or Dark Sword?

ZombieDiary2 is rated higher. ZombieDiary2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Dark Sword averages 4.6 from 288 ratings.

### Do ZombieDiary2 or Dark Sword have ads?

Dark Sword shows ads; ZombieDiary2 does not.

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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.*