Comparison

Hardboiled vs Zombie Apocalypse GPS

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

Head to head
About

Hardboiled

Embark on a turn-based RPG adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore a desolate town, engage in strategic combat, and make choices that shape your character's destiny and the fate of survivors. Your decisions will determine whether you become a harbinger of justice or chaos.

Highlights
  • Explore desolate post-apocalyptic towns
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Atmospheric graphics and sound
  • Scavenge for weapons and loot
  • Dynamic reputation system
  • Robust skill point system
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In a world ravaged by the devastating aftermath of humanity's self-destruction, survival is the ultimate goal. The cataclysmic blast unleashed chaos, leaving only remnants of abandoned towns and cities engulfed in the aftermath of radiation and disease. Among the survivors is Max, determined to piece together the fragments of his shattered life. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn after a few stolen car parts set off a chain of events that tests his resolve. Embark on a gripping adventure as Max navigates treacherous landscapes, encountering desperate factions vying for control. As he searches for a new home, conflicts arise, forcing him to confront the delicate balance between justice and survival. Will he reclaim the stolen parts and forge his own path, helping those in need along the way? Or will he resort to ruthless tactics, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake? The choice is yours as Max embraces his role as a harbinger of justice. Features: • Explore a desolate and perilous town, teeming with mysteries and dangers at every turn. • Engage in strategic turn-based combat, utilizing your wits and tactics to outsmart adversaries. • Immerse yourself in atmospheric graphics and immersive sound design, capturing the bleak essence of a post-apocalyptic world. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of diverse weapons and scavenge for valuable loot to enhance your chances of survival. • Shape Max's destiny through a dynamic reputation system, allowing you to choose between acts of compassion or acts of ruthlessness. • Develop Max's skills and attributes through a robust skill point stat system, customizing his abilities to suit your playstyle. • Enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience with no intrusive ads or in-app purchases. Dive into this gripping post-apocalyptic tale, where your decisions shape the course of Max's journey towards redemption or chaos. Will you navigate the remnants of humanity with empathy and compassion, or will you succumb to the darkness that lurks within? The future lies in your hands. Good luck and have fun!

About

Zombie Apocalypse GPS

This location-based game turns your surroundings into a zombie-infested battleground. Players choose to be either a human fighting for survival or a zombie aiming to infect others. Utilize GPS technology to interact with other players in a real-world game of annihilation.

Highlights
  • Real-time location-based gameplay
  • Play as Zombie or Human
  • Infect other players
  • Build armory (Humans)
  • Gather zombie armies
  • World domination objective
Features
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Zombie Apocalypse GPS is the best new real time location based game on the App Store. Enter the world of Zombie Apocalypse GPS. How Long will you survive? How many humans will you infect? Zombie Apocalypse GPS transforms your hometown into a doomsday arena before your eyes. Using GPS Location Technology, all players are connected in this colossal game of annihilation. Choose to play as a Zombie or Human. Humans run for dear life, build your armory, and terminate the zombies. Zombies gather your armies, find and infect humans by getting within a few feet of them, and take over the world. Download Zombie Apocalypse GPS and enter the peril today.

Screenshots

Hardboiled4 screens
Zombie Apocalypse GPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hardboiled at 74% against Zombie Apocalypse GPS's 0%. Hardboiled also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Zombie Apocalypse GPS's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 30 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Zombie Apocalypse GPS is free to download; Hardboiled costs $1.99 up front. Zombie Apocalypse GPS sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Hardboiled asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hardboiled holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hardboiled has 46 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Hardboiled's written reviews are positive against 0% of Zombie Apocalypse GPS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, Zombie Apocalypse GPS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hardboiled versus Zombie Apocalypse GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHardboiledZombie Apocalypse GPS
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (46 ratings) — better2.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB35 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGame Dev TeamMobile App Fund

Customer experience

Hardboiled

All ratings46 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative14.8%

Zombie Apocalypse GPS

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Hardboiled

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Combat locks you in
  • Enemies walk away out of range
  • Cannot save game
  • Loot disappears after death
  • Game crashes during combat
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  • Cannot install with Face ID
  • Raiders and guardians don't fight each other
  • Enemies follow player constantly when attacked
  • Cannot escape combat
  • Guardians don't protect
  • No save zones
  • Inventory system unintuitive
  • Last encounter is a weak boss
  • Spelling mistakes

Requested features

18 requests
  • More content/levels/chapters
  • Sequel with more features
  • Save/load feature
  • More in-depth character customization
  • Perks system
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  • Dialogue with NPCs
  • Larger world/more maps
  • Side quests
  • Co-op/multiplayer options
  • Tutorial
  • Player customization
  • More items and loot
  • Factions
  • Crafting system
  • Ability to run away from fights
  • GameCenter integration
  • Passive skills
  • Unique gear

Zombie Apocalypse GPS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hardboiled

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Zombie Apocalypse GPS

One-time6
  • Buy Knive Weapon$0.99
  • Buy Pipe Weapon$0.99
  • Buy Gun Weapon$1.99
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  • Buy Flamethrowers Weapon$1.99
  • Buy Rifle Weapon$2.99
  • Buy Sniper Weapon$2.99

Questions

Is Hardboiled free?
Hardboiled costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zombie Apocalypse GPS free?
Zombie Apocalypse GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hardboiled or Zombie Apocalypse GPS?
Hardboiled is rated higher. Hardboiled averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Zombie Apocalypse GPS averages 2.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Hardboiled or Zombie Apocalypse GPS have ads?
Neither Hardboiled nor Zombie Apocalypse GPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hardboiled or Zombie Apocalypse GPS?
Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, and Zombie Apocalypse GPS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hardboiled was updated on October 12, 2026 and Zombie Apocalypse GPS on October 12, 2026.

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