Comparison

Zombuster vs Box Head

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

Head to head
About

Zombuster

Engage in a thrilling zombie apocalypse where your goal is to eliminate all undead threats. Test your reflexes by tapping left or right to shoot, aiming to become the fastest zombie killer while saving innocent humans. Compete with friends in this addictive action game.

Highlights
  • Tap to shoot zombies
  • Save humans
  • Challenge friends
  • Addictive gameplay
  • New heroes available
Features
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*** NEW HEROES ARE READY TO KILL! DISCOVER THEM ALL IN THE SHOP! *** Zombies are here! Surviving the apocalypse in Zombuster is simple: kill ‘em all! Challenge your friends: who will be the fastest zombie killer? But pay attention: humans are not your enemies! [HOW TO PLAY] - Tap left or right to shoot - Kill as many zombies as you can - Avoid zombies attack - Save humans! Challenge your friends with Zombuster, the new addicting game! Please send us any feedback you have. We take it very seriously. Follow our Facebook and VK pages "Tiny Games!"

About

Box Head

Engage in thrilling 3D action as you battle endless waves of zombies in a post-apocalyptic world. Arm yourself with a vast arsenal of weapons, forge defenses, and adapt to a roguelike challenge where no two playthroughs are the same.

Highlights
  • Endless zombie wave combat
  • Vast arsenal of unique weapons
  • Armor and gear upgrades
  • Roguelike gameplay with replayability
  • Diverse zombie types
  • Fast-paced action combat
Features
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Fight endless waves of zombies in Box Head. Experience the ultimate post-apocalyptic survival in Box Head a thrilling 3D action roguelike game. Join the battle against relentless zombie hordes. Arm yourself with a vast arsenal of weapons and survive the apocalypse. UNLEASH YOUR ARSENAL: Choose from powerful weapons like flamethrowers, katanas, and laser rifles, each with unique abilities to defeat the undead. FORGE YOUR DEFENSES: Upgrade armor and gear to withstand zombie onslaughts and customize your equipment to match your playstyle. ROGUELIKE CHALLENGE: No two playthroughs are the same. Adapt and conquer the ever-changing zombie-infested chaos. RELENTLESS FOES: Face various zombie types with different strengths and weaknesses. Use strategy and skill to survive. EXPLORE A HAUNTING WORLD:Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world full of hidden dangers and dark secrets. ACTION-PACKED COMBAT: Engage in fast-paced battles with responsive controls as you obliterate waves of undead foes. Are you ready to survive in Box Head? The apocalypse awaits—can you rise above the horde and become the ultimate zombie-slaying hero? SUPPORT If you encounter any issues during the game, you can send us feedback via: Discord: https://discord.gg/J6JtvcnGd8 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Boxheadthegame Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boxheadthegame Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Zombuster4 screens
Box Head4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zombuster at none against Box Head's 39. Zombuster also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 66%). Box Head's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). 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. Box Head sells 39 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Zombuster asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Box Head holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Head has 1.5K ratings behind it against 193, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Zombuster's written reviews are positive against 66% of Box Head's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombuster ships an update every 6 months, Box Head monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Zombuster versus Box Head: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombusterBox Head
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (193 ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews — better66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1931.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB584 MB
Age rating+1212+
DeveloperTiny GamesPANTHERA COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Zombuster

All ratings193 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.6%

Box Head

All ratings1,486 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative25.2%

User reviews

Zombuster

From 193 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Great visual design
  • 💡 Unique zombie-shooting concept
  • 🕹️ Simple yet challenging mechanics
  • 🕰️ Fast-paced action

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of content variety
  • 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
  • 🔍 Limited character/weapon customization

Box Head

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Enjoyable game loop
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🕹️ Fun combat system
  • 🔍 Engaging looting and upgrading

Room to improve

  • 🤑 Overly monetized
  • ⏱️ Restrictive time limits
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤖 Intrusive ads and tracking

Bugs and requests

Zombuster

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes on certain devices
  • Inverted ads and UI elements
  • Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Unlock new characters and weapons
  • Add power-ups and special abilities
  • Implement a scoring system with leaderboards
  • Provide an ad-free paid version

Box Head

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game not loading
  • Profile data loss after updates
  • Upgrade system issues
  • Forced ads not completing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Co-op multiplayer
  • More level variety
  • Improved progression system
  • Better communication with developers

In-app purchases

None

Zombuster

No in-app purchases

39 purchases

Box Head

Subscriptions2
  • Silver V.I.P Card$2.997 Days
  • Golden V.I.P Card$9.991 Month
One-time37
  • Pack Chip 2$0.49
  • Congratulation Pack 1$0.99
  • Fortune Special Offer Daily$0.99
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  • Pack Skip Ads 1$0.99
  • Pack Chip 4 Sale$1.49
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Congratulation Pack 2$1.99
  • Pack Chip 3$2.49
  • Legendary Weapon Bundle Sale$2.99
  • Pack Skip Ads 2$2.99
  • Pack Chip 4$4.99
  • Congratulation Pack 3$4.99
  • Event Daily Pack 1$4.99
  • Daily Pack 1$4.99
  • Fortune Lucky Bundle$7.99
  • Assassin Set$9.99
  • Devil Set$9.99
  • Pack Chip 5$9.99
  • Battle Pass Pack$9.99
  • Easter Pack$9.99
  • Legendary Weapon Bundle$9.99
  • Mysterious Tower Bundle$9.99
  • Event Daily Pack 2$9.99
  • Lunar New Year Pack$9.99
  • Christmas Gift$9.99
  • Halloween Pack$9.99
  • Battle Pass Season 2 Pack$9.99
  • Chapter 1 Pass$9.99
  • Daily Pack 2$9.99
  • Infinity Skip Ads$11.99
  • Battle Pass Season 2 Plus Pack$14.99
  • Infinity Bundle$19.99
  • Daily Pack 3$19.99
  • Chapter 2 Pass$19.99
  • Pack Chip 6$24.99
  • Pack Chip 7$49.99
  • Legendary Set Bundle$49.99

Questions

Is Zombuster free?
Zombuster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Box Head free?
Box Head is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zombuster or Box Head?
Box Head is rated higher. Zombuster averages 4.5 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Box Head averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Zombuster or Box Head have ads?
Box Head shows ads; Zombuster does not.
Which is updated more often, Zombuster or Box Head?
Zombuster ships an update every 6 months, and Box Head monthly. Most recently, Zombuster was updated on October 23, 2026 and Box Head on October 25, 2026.

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