Head-to-head · Free iPad Games
Plants vs. Zombies 2 vs Among Us
Plants vs. Zombies 2 leads on 1 check, Among Us on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePlants vs. Zombies 2 · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresPlants vs. Zombies 2 · 2 of 4
Plants vs. Zombies 2 scores higher on our rubric for free ipad games: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 offers offline play; Among Us doesn't.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 is the better fit for tower-defense strategy with plenty to explore. Among Us is the better fit for social deduction with friends across devices.
- Plants vs. Zombies 2 fits best
Tower-defense strategy with plenty to explore
- Among Us fits best
Social deduction with friends across devices
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Side by side
| Feature | Plants vs. Zombies 2 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Among Us 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Free iPad Games | #7 in Free iPad Games |
| Best for | Tower-defense strategy with plenty to explore | Social deduction with friends across devices |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile, Desktop |
| Platforms | Android, iOS | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | ||
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Plants vs. Zombies 2 2/4 · Among Us 1/4 | ||
| In-app purchases | Not published | Not published |
| Multiplayer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline play | ✓ (best) | — |
| Controller support | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Genre | Not published | Not published |
| Minimum iPadOS | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Plants vs. Zombies 2 is a free-to-play tower-defense game from Electronic Arts for iOS and Android. Players deploy plant units to defend against zombie waves, then collect and upgrade plants as they progress. Its campaign travels across 11… Read the review → |
Among Us is a multiplayer social deduction game for groups of 4–15. Players take crew roles, complete tasks and try to identify the Impostor; the Impostor works to sabotage tasks and avoid suspicion. It suits friends who want a shared… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Plants vs. Zombies 2 — where it wins
- Campaign spans 11 worlds and more than 300 levels.
- Seed Packets upgrade plant attacks, defenses, speed, and abilities.
- Includes Arena, endless zones, mini-games, quests, and daily events.
Where it doesn't
- Ads and in-app purchases are part of the free-to-play model.
- Some features may require Wi-Fi despite offline play support.
- Arena competition and other modes may not suit solo-only players.
Among Us — where it wins
- Online or local Wi-Fi matches support 4–15 players.
- Crew tasks, sabotage, meetings and voting create a clear deduction loop.
- Available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux.
Where it doesn't
- Free installation includes ads and in-app purchases on Android.
- Play is multiplayer; offline play is not established.
- Email is the listed support channel.
- Plants vs. Zombies 29.3/10 · Free plan
A free tower-defense campaign with extensive levels, upgrades, events, and competitive play.
Visit siteFull verdict → - Among Us8.8/10 · Free plan
A free-to-install social deduction game built around crew tasks, sabotage and votes.
Visit Among UsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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