# Ultimate Wolf Simulator vs The Alpha

The clearest difference is price: The Alpha at Free against Ultimate Wolf Simulator's $0.99. The Alpha also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 50 months). Ultimate Wolf Simulator's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

The Alpha is free to download; Ultimate Wolf Simulator costs $0.99 up front. The Alpha sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Ultimate Wolf Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ultimate Wolf Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Wolf Simulator has 3.9K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Ultimate Wolf Simulator's written reviews are positive against 76% of The Alpha's.

Ultimate Wolf Simulator ships an update every 50 months, The Alpha fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Wolf Simulator | The Alpha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-wolf-simulator/id1003822659/reviews)** | [4.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-alpha-wolf-rpg-simulator/id6444962220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 76.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 50 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 123 MB | 472 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gluten Free Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/698937431) | [Dumitru Ene](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579230730) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Wolf Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-wolf-simulator/id1003822659)

Embark on a wild adventure as a wolf, surviving in a vast wilderness. Recruit, raise, and customize your pack, hunt for sustenance, and battle formidable foes. Experience realistic survival mechanics and build a powerful wolf family.

**Highlights:** Realistic survival mechanics (health, hunger, thirst, energy), Build and customize your wolf pack, Breed and raise wolf pups, Hunt diverse wildlife, Level up and upgrade wolf stats and skills, Dynamic weather and day/night cycle

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🐺 Realistic wolf simulation
- 👍 Customizable wolf appearance
- 🐾 Detailed wolf behaviors
- 🌳 Immersive environments
- 🔍 Engaging quests and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (falling through terrain, animals disappearing, etc.)
- ⏱️ Slow leveling and progression
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions
- 🌍 Limited map and exploration
- 🐺 Difficulty in managing and growing the wolf pack

**Reported bugs**

- Carcasses and scent markers disappearing or being out of reach
- Wolves falling through the ground or getting stuck in terrain
- Inconsistent enemy behaviors (e.g., animals running through walls)
- Quests not properly tracking progress
- Wolves randomly switching when respawning

**Requested features**

- Larger wolf packs
- Ability to have multiple wolf pups at once
- More diverse prey and animal species
- Expanded map and biomes
- Seasonal changes and weather effects


### The Alpha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-alpha-wolf-rpg-simulator/id6444962220)

Experience life as a wolf in a vast open world. Lead your pack, hunt, battle rivals, and survive in a realistic wilderness with dynamic weather and day-night cycles. Engage in strategic combat and form alliances in multiplayer mode.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Pack leadership, Hunting and survival, Strategic combat, Multiplayer mode, Realistic animal behavior, Dynamic weather and day-night cycle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alpha Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 6 | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Wolf Simulator free?

Ultimate Wolf Simulator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Alpha free?

The Alpha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Wolf Simulator or The Alpha?

Ultimate Wolf Simulator is rated higher. Ultimate Wolf Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while The Alpha averages 4.0 from 49 ratings.

### Do Ultimate Wolf Simulator or The Alpha have ads?

The Alpha shows ads; Ultimate Wolf Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Wolf Simulator or The Alpha?

Ultimate Wolf Simulator ships an update every 50 months, and The Alpha fortnightly. Most recently, Ultimate Wolf Simulator was updated on September 25, 2026 and The Alpha on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*