Turns out its actually...
Comic > telltale series > this game > TV series
Lol at all the people who gave this game shit without even trying it first.
I wouldn't go that far, but it is a very good companion for the series, I think. In any case, those types of comparisons are kind of silly simply because all of the above products are pretty damn great.
Didn't realize there was a separate thread until I read a recent post in the iOS thread, but yeah, this game is deserving. It's still very much an iOS game -- that is to say, it's limited in its depth -- but it's very fun and enjoyable as another bit of Walking Dead paraphernalia. For $2, I couldn't be happier. I look forward to the DLC, and I imagine this game will be staying on my phone for a while, considering the show doesn't start up again for about two months.