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Plants vs. Zombies 2 vs Call of Duty: Mobile

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Plants vs. Zombies 2 #2 in Free iPad Games 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit site
Call of Duty: Mobile #8 in Free iPad Games 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit site

Plants vs. Zombies 2 leads on 1 check, Call of Duty: Mobile 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 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Plants vs. Zombies 2 offers offline play; Call of Duty: Mobile doesn't.

Plants vs. Zombies 2 is the better fit for tower-defense strategy with plenty to explore. Call of Duty: Mobile is the better fit for mobile shooter fans who want several match types.

  • Plants vs. Zombies 2 fits best

    Tower-defense strategy with plenty to explore

  • Call of Duty: Mobile fits best

    Mobile shooter fans who want several match types

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Side by side

Feature Plants vs. Zombies 2 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Call of Duty: Mobile 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #2 in Free iPad Games #8 in Free iPad Games
Best for Tower-defense strategy with plenty to explore Mobile shooter fans who want several match types
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms Android, iOS Android, iOS
Support Email Email
Built for Solo Solo
Features Plants vs. Zombies 2 2/4 · Call of Duty: Mobile 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
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • Offers online 5v5 multiplayer and squad-based battle royale.
  • Adds ranked progression, seasonal events and rotating modes.
  • Includes weapon customization and DMZ: Recon PvPvE extraction play.
Cons
  • 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.
  • Requires an internet connection; offline play is not supported.
  • Optional HD resources and content downloads can add to game size.
  • In-app purchases are available.
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…

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Call of Duty: Mobile is a free-to-play mobile first-person shooter for players who want several kinds of online matches in one game. It offers classic 5-versus-5 multiplayer, squad-based battle royale with vehicles, and DMZ: Recon, a PvPvE…

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  1. Plants vs. Zombies 2Free iPad Games 9.3Free plan
  2. Call of Duty: MobileFree iPad Games 8.7Free plan

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.

  • Call of Duty: Mobile — where it wins

    • Offers online 5v5 multiplayer and squad-based battle royale.
    • Adds ranked progression, seasonal events and rotating modes.
    • Includes weapon customization and DMZ: Recon PvPvE extraction play.

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires an internet connection; offline play is not supported.
    • Optional HD resources and content downloads can add to game size.
    • In-app purchases are available.
  • Plants vs. Zombies 29.3/10 · Free plan

    A free tower-defense campaign with extensive levels, upgrades, events, and competitive play.

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  • Call of Duty: Mobile8.7/10 · Free plan

    A broad online shooter for players who want several match formats and seasonal progression.

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