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DEAD TRIGGER

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DEAD TRIGGER is a classic zombie shooter that many users enjoy for its gameplay and graphics, but recent updates have introduced significant issues with ads, crashing, and lack of iOS 11 compatibility, contradicting developer claims of 'Ad optimizations and other improvements'.

4.7★ lifetime (38,358) Free + in-app purchases since 2012 by Deca Games EOOD updated 0.2 mo ago recent negative 9% 120 reviews across 3 regions
Crashes & Bugs Ads iOS 11 Compatibility Nostalgia & Gameplay Controller Support
5★112
4★19
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recent reviews across 3 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

DEAD TRIGGER is a popular zombie first-person shooter known for its engaging gameplay and graphics, often compared to Call of Duty zombies R6R22R57. However, recent user experiences highlight frequent crashes, an increase in intrusive ads, and widespread incompatibility with iOS 11, despite the game's long-standing positive reputation R4R9R103. Many players express nostalgia for the game but are frustrated by its current technical state R3R7.

What users like

  • Engaging zombie shooter gameplay with good graphicsR5R6R22R81
  • Offers a fun and entertaining experience, often compared to Call of Duty zombiesR6R14R22R57
  • Allows players to earn in-game currency (gold) without spending real moneyR19R30
  • Appreciated for its offline playabilityR98

What users complain about

  • Frequent game crashes, especially after completing missions, leading to loss of progress and in-game purchasesR4R7R29R38
  • Excessive and intrusive advertisements, including full-screen ads, which detract from the experienceR2R9R20R111
  • Incompatible with iOS 11, preventing many users from playing the gameR1R24R103R106
  • Controller support is broken, with only analog sticks working and no functional triggers or buttonsR10R36R42R53
  • Issues with in-app purchases, including purchased gold or items not being receivedR7R46R50
  • Some users report aiming issues, particularly on iPad Mini 2R37R91

Latest update · v2.3.3

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Great news! We have just released new technical update 2.3.3 with Ad optimizations and other improvements.

Recurring themes

Crashes & Bugs negative
Many users report the game frequently crashes, often right after completing a mission, leading to lost progress and sometimes even lost in-app purchases. This issue is a major source of frustration for players.R4R7R29R38
Ads negative
A significant number of recent reviews complain about an increase in ads, including full-screen advertisements, which are seen as intrusive and disruptive to gameplay. This contradicts the developer's notes about 'Ad optimizations'.R2R9R20R78
iOS 11 Compatibility negative
Numerous users cannot play the game on iOS 11 devices, reporting black screens or the app not opening at all. Many express sadness and frustration over not being able to play their favorite game due to this lack of updates.R1R24R101R102
Controller Support negative
Players using controllers report that only analog sticks work, while triggers and other buttons for aiming or shooting are non-functional, making controller use impractical.R10R36R42R53
Nostalgia & Gameplay positive
Many reviewers express nostalgia for the game, having played it for years, and praise its core gameplay, graphics, and entertainment value, often comparing it favorably to Call of Duty zombies.R3R6R11R14

Who it's for

DEAD TRIGGER is for players who enjoy classic mobile zombie first-person shooters with good graphics and engaging action, especially those who appreciate games similar to Call of Duty zombies R6R22R57. It's suitable for users who don't mind in-app purchases or can tolerate ads, provided they are not on iOS 11 and do not rely on controller support R19R98. It is not for users on iOS 11 devices, those who dislike frequent ads, or players who require functional controller support R1R9R10.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily towards technical issues, particularly crashing, ads, and iOS 11 incompatibility, which contrasts sharply with the game's high lifetime rating. While many positive reviews praise the core gameplay, they often predate or overlook these recent problems. The developer's notes mention 'Ad optimizations and other improvements', which directly contradicts user reports of increased and more intrusive ads.

Frequently asked

Does DEAD TRIGGER work on iOS 11?
No, many users report that DEAD TRIGGER does not work on iOS 11, with issues like black screens or the app not opening at all R1R24R103.
Are there many ads in DEAD TRIGGER?
Yes, many recent reviews indicate that DEAD TRIGGER has an excessive number of intrusive full-screen ads, which some users find disruptive R2R9R20R111.
Does DEAD TRIGGER support game controllers?
DEAD TRIGGER has broken controller support, with only analog sticks functioning and no working triggers or buttons for actions like shooting R10R36R42R53.
Do in-app purchases work correctly in DEAD TRIGGER?
Some users have reported issues with in-app purchases, stating that gold or items they bought with real money were not received or were lost due to crashes R7R46R50.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R5] 5/5 · US Saba678: Best zombie game
  2. [R6] 5/5 · US Cool game: Cool game, I just downloaded ur today. Keeps me entertained and it’s exciting to shoot the zombies. Reminds me of zombie mode in Call of Duty.
  3. [R22] 5/5 · US Dead trigger review: The game play is solid and reminds me of fall of duty zombies at school it’s buttery smooth and the Graphics are good
  4. [R81] 5/5 · CA Amazing Zombie Shooter: I love this game. It has a great mix of fun and challenge and I just can't stop playing! The graphics are great, the music is good and the sound effects are realistic. 5🌟👍👌
  5. [R14] 5/5 · US Really great game: Since cold duty black ops zombies on mobile was unlisted on the App Store I saw this game on your App Store I am really happy that you brought a lot of thinking into it and I really like it I hope you have good luck for the rest of your life whoever made this game and also I really like the starter weapon
  6. [R57] 4/5 · CA DT OG: This first one is way better than the second version. I would of only gave it 5 Stars if it had an online multi player. Other than that it is like a zombie call of duty.
  7. [R19] 5/5 · US LOVE IT!!: So much fun! It’ll keep you entertained forever. It’s cool that you can get gold and rank up without spending money. That’s nice because a lot of free games are free to download and then they just want you to spend a bunch of money on stuff. Also I love first person shooters, and they are harder to come by on mobil vs pc or Xbox/PS. Supper fun! I’ve been playing for a few years. If you
  8. [R30] 5/5 · US Good way to stack and gun action: Chance to be able to get gold for the top tier guns
  9. [R98] 5/5 · CA Must have: I like this game better than dead trigger 2 now don't get me wrong 2 is fun but I can play this anywhere anytime cause it doesn't use wifi or data
  10. [R4] 1/5 · US Terrible Crashing: I dropped over 100$ on this game and it just will not stop crashing, tried everything, uninstall, soft restart, hard reset, check for updates, clear ram, changed devices, change quality, turn off blood, stopped using controller, deleted other apps. Literally nothing will stop the game from crashing and it happens right after you finish a level so you don’t get your money. Feels
  11. [R7] 1/5 · US Great Game But It Steals Real Money: It’s such a great game but it crashes after you win so you actually take a real life monetary loss. It’s seems like a scam. You can pay for items with real money and use them in the game and after you win the in game the money you should have received is not given to you instead it crashes over and over and you take a real money loss. It seems like a scam. I
  12. [R29] 3/5 · US Crashes: It’s frustrating when the game crashes right when completing a mission!
  13. [R38] 5/5 · US game is still crashing: Could you plz fix this game crashing pleaae
  14. [R2] 1/5 · US Ads: I uninstalled the second I saw a full screen ad
  15. [R9] 3/5 · US Ads Ads Ads Ads!: Either Let Me Buy The Ads Away Or Tone Them Down Please! I’m Begging
  16. [R20] 3/5 · US Ads: Was a 4-star. Now there is a lot of ads. 3!
  17. [R111] 5/5 · AU Get rid of the ads: Had this game for ages... no ads. Now there's friggin ads. What gives? Don't yas make enough money from people buying in app purchases? This WAS a great game.
  18. [R1] 1/5 · US Fix it: Game is not starting it is only showing black screen on ios 11
  19. [R24] 1/5 · US About the game: Nonsense app the app doesn’t open it just wast of data
  20. [R103] 5/5 · AU Can’t play because I have IOS 11!: Can you please update Dead Trigger so it can be played on IOS 11 as I cannot download it. This was my favourite game and to not be able to play it makes me really sad :( Please could you update it so I can play it again :) Thank you
  21. [R106] 5/5 · AU Update: The game not working as needs updating ASAP please
  22. [R10] 1/5 · US Controller support: Would be 5 star, but controller support needs to be fixed. Only analog sticks work, no triggers or buttons function
  23. [R36] 5/5 · US Controller don’t work: Hello I was wondering why the controller doesn’t work I can move and look but cannot aim or shoot and ect I need a answer for this cause not being able to use a controller is a bummer
  24. [R42] 5/5 · US Shooting trigger not working on controller.: I can walk around on the controller but the shooting is not working on controller.
  25. [R53] 3/5 · CA DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY WITH MAD CATZ MFI CONTROLER...: The mfi mad catz controller do not work properly,we can't shoot,please to update,thanks!
  26. [R46] 1/5 · US Theft: Don’t By Nothing I Bought A lot Of Gold And Got Nothing
  27. [R50] 5/5 · US Missing something yeah here: Your game is awesome but I had the M4 striker long scope shotgun and pistol and all money weponds and 64 gold and 5332 money left in dead trigger but yeah I was on day 202 and it took forever my account get it all back my name is Waterme9
  28. [R37] 1/5 · US Aiming controls: I can’t change the layout. It’s useless
  29. [R91] 1/5 · CA Dead Trigger is da bomb: AIM ON IPAD MINI 2 IS OFF.. AIM ABOVE ZOMBIES HEAD TO GET HEAD SHOTS... PLEASE FIX... If fixed Hands down the best looking game in the App Store. Best first person shooter in the App Store.. Best game in the App Store PERIOD...
  30. [R78] 4/5 · CA It's like C.O.D, but free!!: This game is so fun. It only crashes when ads pop up and when my wifi is on. It works excellent on my iPod 4 without wifi. It's like playin Call of Duty zombies but for free!! I already have the AK 47 and P99 and I'm lvl 8. It's really fun you have to get it, plus its not that much space to download.
  31. [R101] 5/5 · AU Waiting for that iOS 11 support: Waiting on iOS 11 support
  32. [R102] 5/5 · AU Plz update: I can’t play it because u need to update it to match with IOS 11 plz plz plz fix it it looks amazing
  33. [R3] 5/5 · US Que bueno: Que nolstalgia
  34. [R11] 5/5 · US Keeper: This game is my all time favorite. No matter how old it is, it’s still brings out the fun in this epic game. I just love how there is a wave mode and I can forever play this game.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store