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Into the Dead 2 vs Bouncemasters

Into the Dead 2 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Into the Dead 2
Bouncemasters 4.7★ · Free + IAP 55

Into the Dead 2 offers a more immersive and engaging zombie survival experience with a strong story, while Bouncemasters provides casual, repetitive fun, but both are heavily criticized for excessive ads and aggressive monetization.

Full reviews: Into the Dead 2 · Bouncemasters

Into the Dead 2 delivers a high-quality, story-driven zombie runner with diverse weapons and pets, praised for its immersive gameplay and graphics, despite frequent complaints about ads and pay-to-progress mechanics. Bouncemasters offers simple, addictive gameplay, but its user experience is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads and a lack of long-term content.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Into the Dead 2R2R6R11R14
Into the Dead 2 Into the Dead 2 is praised for its immersive story, high-quality graphics, diverse weapons, and companion pets, offering a unique zombie survival experience where players can't go backwards R2R11R14. Users enjoy the thrill and the feeling of trying to rescue family members . Some players, however, desire more zombies in runs and new levels, as existing ones can become repetitive R6R24R36.
Bouncemasters Bouncemasters is described as fun, addictive, and a good way to pass time, with users enjoying the core mechanic of hitting a penguin to launch it . However, some find the gameplay boring and repetitive after a short time, especially once stats are maxed out, leading to a desire for more worlds or continuous upgrades .
Ease of Use and Performance tieR13R22R32R35
Into the Dead 2 Players generally find Into the Dead 2 easy to pick up and enjoy R32R35. However, some users report issues with lagging, freezing, and optimization problems, particularly during level launches or when ads play R22R37. There are also reports of audio glitches and problems with updates not appearing in the App Store . Some users also experienced losing all progress after reinstalling the game R13.
Bouncemasters Bouncemasters is considered simple and easy to play, providing instant fun . However, some users report glitches where ads freeze the game or don't provide rewards, and leaderboard issues at high scores .
Reliability and Stability tieR19R22R30R37
Into the Dead 2 Into the Dead 2 has reports of freezing, lagging, and issues with ads causing the game to hang R22R37. Some users also experienced critical bugs like not being able to update the game, preventing further play, or zombies not spawning in events . There are also instances of the game not opening on certain devices R19R30.
Bouncemasters Bouncemasters users report issues with ads freezing the game or not delivering promised rewards . While the core gameplay is stable, the ad experience significantly detracts from reliability .
Price and Value (Free + IAP) tieR4R5R7R9
Into the Dead 2 Into the Dead 2 is heavily criticized for its aggressive monetization, with users feeling forced to make in-app purchases to progress, especially in later chapters R4R5R9R16. The VIP system is expensive, costing over a hundred dollars annually . Many users complain about the overwhelming number of ads, often appearing after every run or action, and sometimes being forced or unskippable R4R7R10.
Bouncemasters Bouncemasters is also widely criticized for an excessive number of ads, with users reporting ads after every run, every minute, or even every tap . Some users mention a $20/month subscription to remove ads, which is seen as too expensive R72. There are also complaints about ads persisting even after purchasing the 'No Ads' feature, leading to accusations of fraud R114.
Support and Updates tieR23R24R36R42
Into the Dead 2 Users express a desire for more frequent content updates, including new levels and stories, as the game can become stale R24R36. There are also requests for specific features like controller support for Apple TV and recordings of radio messages R23R42. Some users report issues with updates not appearing in the App Store, creating a loop .
Bouncemasters Some Bouncemasters players wish for more content after completing the game quickly, such as new islands or continuous upgrades . There are no specific mentions of direct developer support interactions in the reviews.
Pick Into the Dead 2 if

you enjoy story-driven zombie survival games with high-quality graphics and a variety of weapons and companions, and are willing to tolerate frequent ads or consider in-app purchases for a smoother experience R2R11R14.

Pick Bouncemasters if

you are looking for a simple, casual, and addictive game to pass the time with straightforward mechanics, and don't mind a very high frequency of ads .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and the overwhelming majority of negative reviews for both are related to the frequency and intrusiveness of ads and monetization strategies. This suggests that the 'free-tier friction' is a significant factor in user dissatisfaction for both games, making a direct comparison on this dimension challenging.

Frequently asked

Do these games have a lot of ads?
Yes, both Into the Dead 2 and Bouncemasters are heavily criticized for having an excessive number of ads, with many users reporting ads after every run, every action, or every minute, significantly impacting the gameplay experience R4R10R49R58.
Is Into the Dead 2 a pay-to-win game?
Many users feel that Into the Dead 2 becomes a 'pay-to-win' game, especially in later chapters, where progression becomes difficult without spending money on weapon upgrades or ammo R4R9R16R27.
Can you remove ads in Bouncemasters?
Bouncemasters offers a 'No Ads' feature, but some users report that ads persist even after purchasing it, leading to frustration and accusations of fraud R114. There's also mention of a $20/month subscription to remove ads R72.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Into the Dead 2 5/5 · US Wow: This game is one of the best quality games I’ve played on an iPhone. It is so fun! And has great voice acting ✌️
  2. [R6] Into the Dead 2 3/5 · US Put more zombies: Put more zombies in the run for event in the beginning of the run and end and not just put a lot of zombies at the end of the run.
  3. [R11] Into the Dead 2 5/5 · US Really cool: It’s really unique how u can’t go backwards and I like that and whenever I want to play a zombie game I play this game but I like the storyline more
  4. [R14] Into the Dead 2 5/5 · US Peak: Millions of guns,pets,and side stories
  5. [R13] Into the Dead 2 1/5 · US Took all my progress: Was halfway through the game with a bunch of limited weapons, deleted the game to save space and wanted to play it again, downloaded it with the cloud that was supposed to make it keep my stuff, now I have nothing
  6. [R22] Into the Dead 2 1/5 · US Optimization is trash: Levels freeze on launch, ads lag, got redirected to a special offer for a VIP pass with no way to exit (restarting didn't help). · translated
  7. [R32] Into the Dead 2 5/5 · US Pretty fun: I always wanted to play the game but I honestly never had the time to do it and when I got it for the first time I must say it’s pretty fun
  8. [R35] Into the Dead 2 4/5 · US Good: Really enjoy playing it
  9. [R19] Into the Dead 2 1/5 · US No me sirve: Lo descargué y no me dejó utilizarlo no me dijo ni porqué
  10. [R30] Into the Dead 2 3/5 · US No responde: Mi iPhone 17 pro no puede abrir el juego no se por qué pasa eso
  11. [R37] Into the Dead 2 1/5 · US L: The game constantly freezes. · translated
  12. [R4] Into the Dead 2 1/5 · US Into the ads, >then into the paywall: Fun game. Disliked how pushy they are for money. I got to a point in the campaign where I felt I couldn’t continue unless I spent money so my guns could actually kill zombies. The ads after every run are annoying as well. 5 stars for good story and fun game. Either have less ads or let players get through campaign without grinding and I’ll give this game anothe
  13. [R5] Into the Dead 2 4/5 · US Great game but…⬇️: The graphic is great but I have to purchase something every 5 minutes and then if i hit watch a video and I come back nothing and I sit and wait and wait . Well like another or a bunch of reviews I read ate saying the exact same thing. Apparently this game has been on here for almost 8yrs and a purchase for ammo and gun and the constant run is crazy because you can’t go right or
  14. [R7] Into the Dead 2 1/5 · US Damn your mother, full of ads, but the game is fun. · translated
  15. [R9] Into the Dead 2 3/5 · US A bit difficult, and feels like you have to pay to win: In the second chapter of the storyline, there are many zombies and too little ammo. If you don't pay, you might not even have enough bullets to clear the zombies right in front of you. · translated
  16. [R23] Into the Dead 2 5/5 · US What you should add: You should add recordings of the radio, so people who are not listening can go back and listen. It’s a really good game though I like it I love zombie games so this one is good.
  17. [R24] Into the Dead 2 3/5 · US Good, but…: It was a fun game in the beginning but the ads have gotten more frequent, intrusive, and annoying in the last few years. I completed everything, and maxed everything out a long time ago. Playing the game is now just stale tedious repetition. The infrequent new stories and content fail to pique my interest since the basic game mechanics are the same and offer very little challenge. M
  18. [R36] Into the Dead 2 3/5 · GB Updates needed badly: I love this game built up all my weapons completed all the story’s, but again this game needs some new levels they all the same just tweaked around a little bit with extra zombies where there isn’t on another level that looks the same… it’s been over 2 years I pay vip every month not enough silver is given for any wins it’s annoying and all the stories and levels are the same
  19. [R42] Into the Dead 2 3/5 · GB Apple TV version please: Where is the controller support? Great game but lacks this.
  20. [R10] Into the Dead 2 1/5 · US Ad galore: It’s just ad after ad after ad. One action and it’ll take you straight to an ad
  21. [R49] Into the Dead 2 1/5 · US too much ads: Too many ads. Every game there’s an ad. Ad ad ad can’t event play
  22. [R58] Into the Dead 2 1/5 · US There are too many advertisements and I can't turn them off!: No matter what you do, you must watch more than 5 seconds of advertisements before you can close it. If you want to get free rewards, you need to watch boring advertisements for about 2 minutes. My previous account can't be retrieved, so I have to start over, and I have to watch at least 1-2 ads for each level I complete! I played it ag
  23. [R16] Into the Dead 2 2/5 · US Micro transaction heaven: It's a great game, that's why I gave it the extra star, but they made it so that you have to pay big bucks to really progress, because without micro transactions, you don't get enough stars, which spoiler alert, gives you the bad ending. You have to pay to have actual pleasure in the end. 3/10.
  24. [R27] Into the Dead 2 3/5 · US THIS IS JUST A CASH GRAB: DO NOT GET THIS GAME! 1: There are micro transactions EVERYWHERE and sometimes they’ll want you to pay $1 JUST FOR A SECOND CHANCE IF YOU DIE! 2: There is NO OTHER MUSIC besides the main menu theme and this repeat note that plays during gameplay, it’s so non-immersive, give me some beat drops or some intensity, not just the same depressing note! 3: Why don’t the compan
  25. [R72] Bouncemasters 3/5 · US I’m tired of these ads: I am tired of the ads every 0.5 seconds and to stop it you have to do 20 dollars a month. ITS. SO. ANNOING
  26. [R114] Bouncemasters 1/5 · US Ads persist: This is a fun game to play and I was beginning to get annoyed with how many ads were in the game. I purchased the No Ads feature in the game and the ads continue!! Rip off and waste of money. I even tried restarting the game and restoring purchases. Reporting this fraud to Apple.

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