# The Walking Dead vs Alien

The clearest difference is rating: Alien at 4.5 against The Walking Dead's 3.8. Alien also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 39%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 47 months). The Walking Dead's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Walking Dead sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Alien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alien holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 532 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of The Walking Dead's written reviews are positive against 80% of Alien's.

The Walking Dead ships an update every 47 months, Alien every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Walking Dead | Alien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (532 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-walking-dead-michonne/id1079253434/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 532 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 47 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 834 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Skybound Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793644030) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### The Walking Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-walking-dead-michonne/id1079253434)

Experience a gripping narrative adventure exploring the untold story of a fan-favorite character. Uncover the secrets behind her absence and return to her trusted group, facing unimaginable loss and regret.

**Highlights:** Three-episode narrative event, Explore character's untold story, Choices impact the story, Discover character's past, Iconic character focus

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Episode 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Episode 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Multi-pack  Episodes 2-3 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome gameplay
- 👍 Great story and characters
- 🔥 Thrilling action
- 💯 Excellent addition to the TWD series

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🕰️ Very short episodes
- 💰 Episodes too expensive
- 🤖 Unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to download or play later episodes
- Swipe controls not registering properly
- Graphical glitches and visual issues
- Crashes on older devices

**Requested features**

- More episodes or a longer mini-series
- Improved performance optimization
- Full screen support
- Russian language support


### Alien

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

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Free · Adventure, #209 Top Free · Action (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 The Walking Dead free?

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

### Is Alien free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Walking Dead or Alien?

Alien is rated higher. The Walking Dead averages 3.8 out of 5 from 532 ratings, while Alien averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do The Walking Dead or Alien have ads?

Neither The Walking Dead nor Alien shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Walking Dead or Alien?

The Walking Dead ships an update every 47 months, and Alien every 2 months. Most recently, The Walking Dead was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alien on October 30, 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.*