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Best Pandemic Apps & Games

205+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7โ˜…, the pandemic category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 205+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Pandemic Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Plague Inc.Plague Inc.$0.994.8โ˜… (166K)NoYesAug 2026
2Infection Bio WarInfection Bio WarFree4.6โ˜… (20K)NoYesAug 2026
3Pandemic RolesPandemic RolesFree3.3โ˜… (8)NoNoMay 2026
4Patient Zero: Virus gamePatient Zero: Virus gameFree4.6โ˜… (4.1K)YesYesAug 2026
5Bio Inc. - Biomedical PlagueBio Inc. - Biomedical PlagueFree4.4โ˜… (2.4K)NoYesAug 2026
6Universe Pandemic 2Universe Pandemic 2Free4.3โ˜… (148)NoYesJul 2026
7SpeedySwabSpeedySwabFree5.0โ˜… (3)NoNoMay 2026
8STOP-CELL PandemicSTOP-CELL PandemicFreeโ€”YesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Pandemic

Plague Inc.#1

Plague Inc. by Ndemic Creations

Can you Infect the World?
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(166K ratings)
$0.99In-App Purchases
#2in Games
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A strategic simulation game where you evolve a deadly pathogen to infect the world and end humanity. Adapt your plague against global defenses and master different disease types to achieve victory. It's a high-stakes battle of strategy against the entire planet.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Addictive gameplay
  • ๐Ÿค” Challenging and thought-provoking
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Realistic disease simulation
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Unique scenarios and special disease types

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Expensive in-app purchases
  • ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Slow progression without paying
  • ๐Ÿ› Inconsistent game mechanics
Infection Bio War#2

Infection Bio War by Wildlife Studios

Spread the Plague!
Strong Contender
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.6๐Ÿ˜Š(20K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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A strategy game where you infect the global population with a custom disease. Evolve your pathogen with various transmission methods, symptoms, and resistances to achieve world domination.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Decent for a free app
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Fun and addictive
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Pretty great with a winning strategy
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great game, one small issue

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Certain African countries won't grow
  • ๐Ÿ› Worm gamemode has a bug
  • ๐Ÿ› Scrolling issues
Pandemic Roles#3

Pandemic Roles by Francisco De Choudens

Worth Considering
๐ŸŽฎ Games
3.3(8 ratings)
Free
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Enhance your cooperative board game experience by randomly selecting unique roles for your disease-fighting team. This companion app requires the base game to play, offering a tool to diversify gameplay and strategize against global outbreaks.

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4
Patient Zero: Virus game
Patient Zero: Virus game
Patient Zero: Virus game
Apocalypse simulator
Free

Simulate the creation and spread of a deadly plague in this realistic apocalypse simulator. Adapt your pathogen against global efforts to stop it and decide the fate of humanity. It's a strategic test of biology and survival.

Hyper-realistic virus simulationDevelop and adapt unique diseasesGlobal infection across all countries
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(4.1K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Bio Inc. - Biomedical Plague
Bio Inc. - Biomedical Plague
Bio Inc. - Biomedical Plague
Diseases and infection RTS
Free

Develop lethal illnesses to determine a victim's fate in this biomedical strategy simulator. Upgrade diseases, boost risk factors, and slow recovery before doctors find a cure. Offers hours of gameplay with realistic conditions and numerous stages.

Biomedical strategy simulatorDevelop lethal illnessesUpgrade diseases and risk factors
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(2.4K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Universe Pandemic 2
Universe Pandemic 2
Universe Pandemic 2
Create an alien plague
Free

Command an alien fleet to create a devastating pathogen and conquer the universe. Battle rival plagues across detailed planets, including Earth, utilizing over 144 unique traits and abilities. Experience stunning real-time HD graphics and challenging game modes.

Create and evolve alien plaguesConquer planets including EarthReal-time HD graphics and animations
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(148)
free with in-app purchases
7
SpeedySwab
SpeedySwab
SpeedySwab
At-home health made simple!
Free

This app simplifies at-home health testing for COVID-19, Flu A, and Flu B. It provides step-by-step guidance, delivers rapid results, and offers connections to expert medical care for peace of mind.

At-home COVID-19 testingFlu A and Flu B testingStep-by-step testing guidance
๐Ÿฅ Medical
(3)
free
8
STOP-CELL Pandemic
STOP-CELL Pandemic
STOP-CELL Pandemic
by ProNet Inc.
Free
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(0)
9
Pandemic Tours
Pandemic Tours
Pandemic Tours
Self-Guided Walking Tours
Free

Explore cities at your own pace with self-guided walking tours. Access audio, video, maps, and recommendations for a personalized travel experience. The community is growing, with plans for future in-person tour bookings.

Self-guided walking toursAudio and video contentInteractive maps
โœˆ๏ธ Travel
(1)
free with in-app purchases
10
QwikCareโ„ข
QwikCareโ„ข
QwikCareโ„ข
Ensures Covid Vaccine Access
Free

This app provides a quick and affordable way to obtain a medically-appropriate COVID-19 vaccine prescription. It connects users with licensed providers for a streamlined clinical review process, ensuring access to necessary vaccinations.

COVID-19 vaccine prescription accessConnect with licensed providersAffordable medical encounters
๐Ÿฅ Medical
(1)
free with in-app purchases
11
Avoidy Virus
Avoidy Virus
Avoidy Virus
Viral Action! Contagious Fun!
Free
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(0)
12
WorldBox - God Sandbox
WorldBox - God Sandbox
WorldBox - God Sandbox
Best world building simulator!
Free

Create and shape your own pixel worlds with this god simulation sandbox game. Spawn creatures, build civilizations, and unleash powerful disasters or creative tools to watch life evolve. Experiment with various powers and enjoy offline play.

Create and spawn creaturesBuild and evolve civilizationsSimulate natural disasters
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(77K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Journey of the Germ: WNV
Journey of the Germ: WNV
Journey of the Germ: WNV
by San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District
Free
๐Ÿ“š Education
(0)
14
Virus Watcher
Virus Watcher
Virus Watcher
Your Global Outbreak Tracker
Free

Track global disease outbreaks and health risks in real-time. Get verified news, country-specific advisories, and personalized alerts to stay informed and prepared wherever you are.

Global outbreak mapReal-time health newsTravel health advisories
๐Ÿ’ช Health & Fitness
(7)
free
15
Wastewater Trends
Wastewater Trends
Wastewater Trends
by Matthew Rothenberg
Free

Monitor community COVID-19 infection levels using national wastewater surveillance data. Visualize trends with interactive charts and home screen widgets to stay informed about viral activity in your area.

Wastewater surveillance data for COVID-19National and regional trend insightsInteractive viral load charts
๐Ÿ’ช Health & Fitness
(7)
free
16
Rule Referee
Rule Referee
Rule Referee
by Autumn Wohlwend
Free

Get instant, accurate answers to board and card game rules without searching through manuals. This app provides clear, reliable information to keep your games flowing smoothly and eliminate disputes. Access rules offline and enjoy a built-in timer for supported games.

Instant rule answersOffline accessBuilt-in game timer
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(1)
free with in-app purchases
17
Pandemic Watch
Pandemic Watch
Pandemic Watch
Outbreak bulletins & guides
Free
๐Ÿ” Reference
(0)
18
ZafeZone
ZafeZone
ZafeZone
by Niche Aim Technologies, LLC
Free
๐ŸŒŸ Lifestyle
(0)
19
PIKOBAR Jawa Barat
PIKOBAR Jawa Barat
PIKOBAR Jawa Barat
by Jabar Digital Service
Free

Access real-time information on diseases and disasters in West Java. Report daily health conditions, check case data nationally and globally, and find emergency numbers. The app also offers a self-diagnosis tool and a forum for Q&A.

Emergency numbers and referral hospitalsDisease and disaster case data (local, national, global)Daily health condition reporting
๐Ÿ’ช Health & Fitness
(1)
free
20
BreakFree - Virus Shooter
BreakFree - Virus Shooter
BreakFree - Virus Shooter
An endless virus shooting game
Free

Engage in an endless arcade battle against a global virus threat. Use advanced weaponry and survive through progressively challenging years, aiming to keep the virus count below 100. Compete globally to save humanity.

Endless arcade gameplayVirus elimination challengesProgressive difficulty
๐ŸŽฎ Games
(1)
ad-supported

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FAQ about Pandemic

What are the best pandemic apps & games for iPhone?
Plague Inc. tops our pandemic apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 166K App Store ratings, and it's priced at $0.99.
Yes โ€” 19 of the top pandemic apps & games we rank are free to download, including Infection Bio War and Pandemic Roles.
Plague Inc. has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 205+ pandemic apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Plague Inc. is a unique strategy simulation game where your goal is to evolve a deadly pathogen and infect the world, bringing about the end of human history. You must adapt your plague against everything humanity does to defend itself, making it a high-stakes battle of strategy.
The game features stunning retina graphics, a hyper-realistic world with advanced AI, and a comprehensive tutorial system. You can master 12 different disease types with unique strategies, infect over 50 countries, and evolve hundreds of traits. It also includes expansion updates like the Neurax Worm and Necroa Virus.

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