# Bully vs Alien

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bully | Alien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bully-anniversary-edition/id1148321705/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | #131 |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +12 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rockstar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/330049731) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Bully

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bully-anniversary-edition/id1148321705)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anniversary Edition Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #131 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*