Report updated Apr 6, 2026
Zombie Gunship Survival: AC130
v1.7.44Fans of tactical military shooters and zombie survival games who enjoy a mix of high-intensity aerial combat and strategic base-building management.
What Is Zombie Gunship Survival: AC130?
Launched May 23, 2017
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Tactical aerial combat simulation allowing players to provide air support and unleash heavy firepower from a gunship perspective.
Construct and fortify a remote airfield base to protect resources and repel waves of zombie assaults.
Lead and coordinate groups of military survivors on scavenging missions to gather precious resources.
Switch between visual modes to enhance visibility and target acquisition during intense combat scenarios.
Collect, upgrade, and equip a wide array of realistic military weaponry to increase combat efficiency.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate engaging gameplay and content variety, but report aggressive monetization and excessive advertising.”
What Users Love
Great engaging gameplay
Scratches that destruction itch
Lots of weapons and rewards
Has lots of different guns
Pain Points
Some of the most egregiously priced microtransactions
Be prepared to shell out $200 a weapon
Too many ads! You have to work at closing them now
I refuse to pay AND watch ads
Sound to cut out completely
Lost all game data switching from droid to iPhone
High confidence · 99 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Unique AC-130 gunship perspective
- High-fidelity FLIR thermal imaging visuals
- Established franchise with large user base
Cons
- Aggressive and high-priced microtransactions
- High frequency of intrusive advertisements
- Persistent audio bugs and data migration issues
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Introduce more accessible monetization tiers (e.g. Battle Pass)
- Expand social and cooperative gameplay elements
- Improve cross-platform account stability
Market Threats
- Direct mechanical rivals like Drone Shadow Strike 3
- High-budget open-world competitors like Undawn
- High player churn due to monetization frustration
Who competes with Zombie Gunship Survival: AC130?
The Nemesis
Drone : Shadow Strike 3
★4.3 (871)Reliance Games
The most direct mechanical rival, focusing on high-altitude tactical drone/gunship strikes with thermal imaging and heavy ordnance.
The most direct mechanical rival, focusing on high-altitude tactical drone/gunship strikes with thermal imaging and heavy ordnance.
Contenders
A high-fidelity military strategy game focusing on gunship and naval combat with base management elements.
Real-time Modern Warfare
A premier zombie shooter that shares the 'global resistance' theme and heavy weaponry progression systems.
Hideout Management
Massively popular tactical shooter that competes for the same audience looking for precision military engagement.
Offline Gameplay
Kill Shot Bravo: Sniper Games
★4.3 (8K)Supercharge Mobile Corp
Features tactical military missions including vehicle-based rail shooting and heavy weapon customization.
Features tactical military missions including vehicle-based rail shooting and heavy weapon customization.
Peers
The dominant player in the zombie base-building and survival strategy space.
IP-Based Crossover Events
High-fidelity military vehicle simulation that appeals to the same tactical combat enthusiasts.
Realistic Naval Combat Simulation
Into the Dead 2
★4.8 (113K)PikPok
A high-production zombie survival game focusing on intense action and weapon collection.
A high-production zombie survival game focusing on intense action and weapon collection.
Last Fortress: Underground
Life Game Global
Focuses heavily on the base-building and survivor management aspects of the zombie apocalypse.
Focuses heavily on the base-building and survivor management aspects of the zombie apocalypse.
New Kids on the Block
A high-budget open-world zombie survival game pushing the boundaries of mobile visuals.
Survival Indicator System
Doomsday: Last Survivors
IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
A rapidly growing zombie survival strategy game with high-quality visuals and tactical combat.
A rapidly growing zombie survival strategy game with high-quality visuals and tactical combat.
What are the key takeaways?
Zombie Gunship Survival: AC130 is a divisive games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.6/5 rating from 448K reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate engaging gameplay, though aggressive monetization remains a common concern.
Best for: Fans of tactical military shooters and zombie survival games who enjoy a mix of high-intensity aerial combat and strategic base-building management.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Monetization relies on a free-to-play model with optional in-app purchases to accelerate progression, upgrade weaponry, and enhance base defenses. Recent sentiment suggests pricing is perceived as aggressive.
iOS Version
1.7.44
Android Version
1.7.44
Release Date
May 23, 2017
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Flaregames GmbH