Comparison

Bully vs Alien

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

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About

Bully

Experience a mischievous teenager's journey through a corrupt prep school. Stand up to bullies, navigate social hierarchies, and outsmart rivals to rule the school. This mobile edition includes bonus classes and missions.

Highlights
  • Open-world gameplay
  • Mischievous protagonist
  • Stand up to bullies
  • Navigate school social life
  • Bonus classes
  • Additional missions
Features
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Download and play Bully: Anniversary Edition for up to thirty minutes as a free trial. Purchase the full game as a one-time, in-app purchase to play without any time limits. GTA+ Members can enjoy unlimited access while subscribed for as long as it is included in GTA+. The Anniversary Edition of Bully has been designed for mobile compatibility and includes four bonus classes and additional non-storyline missions in addition to everything from the original Bully release. The Rockstar tradition of groundbreaking, original gameplay, and tongue-in-cheek storytelling invades the schoolyard. As a mischievous teenager, Jimmy Hopkins, you’ll stand up to bullies, take on the liars, cheats, and snobs who are the most popular members of the student body and faculty at Bullworth Academy — the corrupt and crumbling prep school with an uptight façade — and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of life in the worst school around. If you can survive the school year and outsmart your rivals, you could rule the school. Mobile version developed in conjunction with War Drum Studios. Use of this game, including all online features, is governed by the Terms of Service (“ToS”) and Privacy Policy in-game and at www.rockstargames.com/legal and www.rockstargames.com/privacy. Access to special/bonus/online features, content, services, or functions (“Special Features”), may require single-use serial code, additional fee, and/or Rockstar Games account registration (minimum age varies). Special Features may require internet connection, may not be available to all users or at all times, and may be terminated, modified, or offered under different terms in accordance with the ToS. Violation of the ToS may result in restriction or termination of access to game or online account. For info, customer service and tech support, visit www.rockstar.com/support. The content of this videogame is purely fictional, and is not intended to represent or depict any actual event, person, or entity; any similarities to real-world places, people, or entities is coincidental and does not imply any third-party sponsorship or endorsement of game content. The makers and publishers of this videogame do not in any way endorse, condone or encourage engaging in any conduct depicted in this videogame. ©2005-2025 Rockstar Games, Inc. Rockstar Games, Rockstar Vancouver, Rockstar New England, R*, Bully, Bully: Anniversary Edition, and related logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. Portions of this software are included under license ©2007 Emergent Game Technologies, Inc. The ratings icon(s) and all other marks and trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.

About

Alien

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
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READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. When she left Earth, Ellen Ripley promised her daughter she would return home to celebrate her 11th birthday. She never made it. Fifteen years later, Amanda Ripley learns that the flight recorder from her mother’s ship has been recovered. Amanda enters Sevastopol space station to finally solve the mystery of her mother’s disappearance, only to confront an unknown menace. Engage in a terrifying quest for survival as you navigate the labyrinthine Sevastopol station. Unprepared and underequipped, you will need all your wits and daring to get out alive. TWO MISSIONS FREE Play missions 1 and 2 for free, then unlock the complete game and all DLC via a single in-app purchase. A SURVIVAL HORROR MASTERPIECE The stunning AAA visuals, arresting narrative and terrifying atmosphere of Creative Assembly’s classic – faithfully replicated on mobile. This is the complete survival horror experience brought to mobile without compromise. TAILORED FOR MOBILE Run, hide and survive using a redesigned interface, offering total touchscreen control and full customisation options. Resize and reposition on-screen buttons and joysticks, or play with a gamepad or any iPadOS-compatible mouse & keyboard. INSPIRED BY THE 1979 FILM ‘ALIEN’ A game that returns to the roots of Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror masterpiece, using its atmosphere, art direction and production values to deliver the same terrifying thrills. IMPROVISE AND SURVIVE Explore Sevastopol station and scavenge for hidden resources, crafting items and tech to improvise weapons and deterrents against the ultimate threat. ADAPT TO THE ALIEN’S MOVES To evade the Alien as it hunts you down, make calculated moves and use your environment, from crawling through ventilation ducts to hiding in the shadows. THE COMPLETE COLLECTION Buy the full game with all seven DLCs included, such as ‘Last Survivor’ — a recreation of Ellen Ripley’s final mission on board the Nostromo. === Alien: Isolation requires iOS 16.5 or later and 11GB of storage. For installation we recommend having at least 22GB of free space. Supported iPhones: • iPhone 8 Plus • iPhone X and later • iPhone SE 2 (2020) and later Supported iPads: • iPad mini 5 (2019) and later • iPad Air 3 (2019) and later • iPad 7 (2019) and later • iPad Pro 1st gen (2015), 12.9" model only • iPad Pro 2nd gen (2017) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2024 20th Century Studios. Alien: Isolation game software, excluding 20th Century Studios elements © SEGA. Originally developed by The Creative Assembly Limited. Creative Assembly and the Creative Assembly logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of The Creative Assembly Limited. SEGA and the SEGA logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Bully1 screens
Alien4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alien at every 2 months against Bully's every 13 months. Bully's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (14K vs 1.3K). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bully sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Alien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bully holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bully has 14K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Bully's written reviews are positive against 80% of Alien's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bully ships an update every 13 months, Alien every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Bully versus Alien: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBullyAlien
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better4.5 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews79.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#92 — better#131
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size2.2 GB1.9 GB
Age rating+1217+
DeveloperRockstar GamesFeral Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

Bully

All ratings13,562 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,871 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative17.7%

Alien

All ratings1,292 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews875 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.3%

User reviews

Bully

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth controls and performance
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Engaging open-world experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🎮 Challenging controls for certain mini-games
  • 🔇 Audio issues and sound glitches
  • 🔍 Camera angle problems in certain situations

Alien

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Bully

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when loading saved files
  • Music/audio cuts out during gameplay
  • Certain missions/objectives not registering properly
  • Graphical/visual glitches in specific areas

Requested features

4 requests
  • Optimize for newer devices (iPhone X, iPad Pro)
  • Add controller support for better gameplay
  • Fix issues with Social Club login and save data
  • Improve mini-game controls and responsiveness

Alien

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bully

One-time1
  • Anniversary Edition Full Game$6.99
1 purchases

Alien

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is Bully free?
Bully 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, Bully or Alien?
Bully is rated higher. Bully averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Alien averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Bully or Alien have ads?
Neither Bully nor Alien shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bully or Alien?
Bully ships an update every 13 months, and Alien every 2 months. Most recently, Bully was updated on October 26, 2026 and Alien on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Bully or Alien?
Bully currently peaks at #92 in the App Store charts, and Alien at #131. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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