Comparison

Bubblard vs Alien Schmalien

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bubblard

Navigate a challenging race, skillfully avoiding obstacles to keep your bubble intact. This game demands quick reflexes and agility to succeed. It's a great way to pass the time with its original graphics and simple gameplay.

Highlights
  • Crazy Race gameplay
  • Avoid spikes
  • Keep bubble alive
  • Quick and agile controls
  • Original graphics
  • Easy to play
  • Pass time
Features
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Go for a Crazy Race! Avoid the spikes and try to keep your Bubble alive! You'll have to be quick and agile. It's up to you! ••• Game Features ••• • Original Graphics. • Easy to Play! • Great app to pass Time!

About

Alien Schmalien

Nurture a unique alien companion with this retro-inspired virtual pet game. Feed, clean, and entertain your extraterrestrial friend, customizing its appearance and unlocking cosmic accessories. Experience classic handheld vibes with a quirky personality and persistent gameplay.

Highlights
  • Feed, clean, and rest your alien
  • Customize with hats, sunglasses, and more
  • Unlock starry backdrops and cosmic effects
  • Retro 4-shade green pixel art
  • Persistent pet that lives when away
  • Catch UFO sightings for rewards
Features
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Care for your alien companion in this retro-inspired virtual pet game. With classic handheld vibes, UFO lore, and a quirky personality, Schmalien is the weird little buddy you didn’t know you needed. CARE FOR YOUR ALIEN Feed, clean, and let your alien rest Watch Schmalien’s unique reactions and animations Balance hunger, energy, and cleanliness to keep it happy Earn rewards for attentive care Don't neglect your Schmalien! They can pass away if not looked after! CUSTOMIZE & UNLOCK Collect hats, sunglasses, bowties, watches, and more Unlock starry backdrops and cosmic effects Mix and match dozens of accessories to show off personality RETRO HANDHELD VIBES Nostalgic 4-shade green pixel palette Smooth sprite animations and crisp pixel fonts Simple design that keeps the focus on your pet QUIRKY PERSONALITY Random thoughts about UFOs, the universe, and beyond References to classic encounters and sci-fi legends Hidden surprises when you poke, shake, or just hang out EXTRA FEATURES Catch UFO sightings and rare events for special rewards Build combos and earn high scores with perfect timing Persistent pet that keeps living, even when you’re away Share screenshots of your custom alien with friends Whether you’re into retro games, virtual pets, or UFO mysteries, Schmalien brings charm, nostalgia, and a touch of the cosmic right to your pocket. The truth is out there… and it’s hungry. Translated into: English, Japanese (日本語), Spanish (Español), Chinese (中文), and Russian (Русский).

Screenshots

Bubblard4 screens
Alien Schmalien4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubblard at none against Alien Schmalien's 1. Bubblard also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Alien Schmalien's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 25 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alien Schmalien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bubblard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bubblard against 5.0 for Alien Schmalien. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubblard ships an update every 25 months, Alien Schmalien every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Bubblard versus Alien Schmalien: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubblardAlien Schmalien
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDream-UpRichard Stokes

Customer experience

Bubblard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Alien Schmalien

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bubblard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Alien Schmalien

One-time1
  • Alien Wardrobe$0.99

Questions

Is Bubblard free?
Bubblard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alien Schmalien free?
Alien Schmalien is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubblard or Alien Schmalien?
Bubblard and Alien Schmalien are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Bubblard or Alien Schmalien have ads?
Bubblard shows ads; Alien Schmalien does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubblard or Alien Schmalien?
Bubblard ships an update every 25 months, and Alien Schmalien every 2 days. Most recently, Bubblard was updated on September 11, 2026 and Alien Schmalien on September 9, 2026.

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