# Pang Adventures vs Alien

The clearest difference is price: Alien at Free against Pang Adventures's $3.99. Alien also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (80% vs 39%). Pang Adventures's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.5). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Alien is free to download; Pang Adventures costs $3.99 up front. Alien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pang Adventures asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alien holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien has 1.3K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Pang Adventures's written reviews are positive against 80% of Alien's.

Pang Adventures ships an update every 5 months, Alien every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pang Adventures | Alien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pang-adventures/id1055387127/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | #194 |
| Size | 362 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DotEmu](https://appshunter.io/developer/329185054) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Pang Adventures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pang-adventures/id1055387127)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on a global quest to stop an alien invasion by popping attack balls. This arcade classic features updated gameplay, diverse levels, and powerful new weapons. Face off against alien commanders and overcome challenging ball types to save humanity.

**Highlights:** Global quest to stop alien invasion, Multiple ball-popping modes (Tour, Score Attack, Panic), Over 100 unique levels, Upgraded weapons and gear, Boss fights against Alien Commanders, Varied attack ball types

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Awesome classic game feel
- 👍 Great casual gaming experience
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and animations
- 💯 Authentic Pang experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches, especially at later levels
- 💻 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🎮 Suboptimal touch controls
- 🕹️ Lack of gamepad support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes at final boss fight
- Controls not responsive at times
- Graphical issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Save/load game progress
- Optimization for modern devices
- Gamepad support


### Alien

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a terrifying quest for survival aboard a space station. Unprepared and underequipped, you must use your wits and courage to escape an unknown menace. Experience a faithful mobile replication of the classic survival horror game, complete with AAA visuals and an arresting narrative.

**Highlights:** Survival horror gameplay, Stealth and evasion mechanics, Resource scavenging and crafting, Touchscreen controls with customization, Gamepad and mouse/keyboard support, Faithful mobile replication of AAA visuals, Includes all DLC content

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port with great performance
- 👍 Impressive graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Smooth controls and controller support
- 🎬 Captures the Alien franchise atmosphere well
- 🕹️ Immersive gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Device overheating and battery drain issues
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Touchscreen controls not ideal for certain gameplay elements
- 🕰️ Long loading times and unskippable intro

**Reported bugs**

- Certain puzzles/objectives not triggering correctly
- Sound issues like audio cutting out
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more graphics/performance options
- Improve auto-save and checkpoint system
- Implement Magic Keyboard support
- Include Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pang Adventures free?

Pang Adventures costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alien free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pang Adventures or Alien?

Alien is rated higher. Pang Adventures averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Alien averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Pang Adventures or Alien have ads?

Neither Pang Adventures nor Alien shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pang Adventures or Alien?

Pang Adventures ships an update every 5 months, and Alien every 2 months. Most recently, Pang Adventures was updated on November 2, 2026 and Alien on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pang Adventures or Alien?

Pang Adventures currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and Alien at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*