Plants vs. Zombies review

Plants vs. Zombies is the full original strategy game, free on phones. EA's listing describes 50 Adventure levels across day, night, fog, a swimming pool and the rooftop, plus a Survival mode, with 49 plants to collect and 26 zombie types that each need a different answer. The Almanac explains every plant and zombie, and there are 46 achievements to earn. Google Play tags the Android version Offline, though EA's own description does not spell out offline play, and EA notes it may retire online features after 30 days' notice. The value case is strong: the US App Store sells a one-time Ads Free purchase for $2.99, and coin packs start at $0.99. The App Store version is listed for iPhone at 180.8 MB, and the Android version has over 500 million downloads. We compared documented features and published prices on the store listings.

Who it is for

Strategy fans who want a complete classic for free

Price

Free; Ads Free purchase for $2.99 on the US App Store.

Ads Free $2.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• 50 levels of Adventure mode through day, night, fog, pool and rooftop stages
• 49 plants, including Peashooters, Wall-nuts and Cherry bombs
• 26 types of zombies with their own skills
• Survival mode for endless waves
• 46 achievements and an in-game Almanac

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One-time Ads Free purchase costs $2.99
• Strength: 4.8 average across 944K ratings on the US App Store
• Strength: Over 500 million downloads on Google Play
• Weakness: The US App Store version is listed for iPhone, not designed for iPad
• Weakness: EA's listing does not spell out offline play; Google Play tags it Offline
• Weakness: EA says it may retire online features after 30 days' notice

Key facts

• Publisher: Electronic Arts
• App Store size: 180.8 MB
• Adventure levels: 50
• Google Play downloads: 500M+

Where it ranks

Plants vs. Zombies is No. 4 in our Best Free Offline Games verdict.