Comparison

Alien (Fall Down) vs Canal Constructor

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

Head to head
About

Alien (Fall Down)

Features
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Tilt your device to make the Alien Fall Down!

About

Canal Constructor

Build and manage a tiered canal system in this idle simulation game. Operate locks to control water levels, guide cargo ships for profit, and upgrade your infrastructure to become a water trade tycoon. Strategize and optimize your waterways for a relaxing yet engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Manage tiered canal systems
  • Operate locks to control water levels
  • Guide cargo ships for profit
  • Upgrade locks and expand waterways
  • Idle gameplay and simulation
  • Canal construction strategy
Features
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Welcome to "Canal Constructor," the ultimate idle game where you control a system of tiered canals. Manage water levels by operating locks, guiding cargo ships from downstream to upstream for profits. Upgrade locks, expand waterways, and rise as the tycoon of the canal industry. Strategize, optimize, and dominate the water trade in this relaxing yet engaging canal construction simulation.

Screenshots

Alien (Fall Down)3 screens
Canal Constructor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Canal Constructor at Free against Alien (Fall Down)'s $0.99. Canal Constructor also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 30 months). Alien (Fall Down)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Canal Constructor is free to download; Alien (Fall Down) costs $0.99 up front. Canal Constructor sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Alien (Fall Down) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien (Fall Down) ships an update every 30 months, Canal Constructor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Alien (Fall Down) versus Canal Constructor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien (Fall Down)Canal Constructor
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB254 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony HindleSolid Games

Bugs and requests

Alien (Fall Down)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Canal Constructor

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Ads make game unplayable

Requested features

2 requests
  • Reduce ads
  • Allow skipping ads

In-app purchases

None

Alien (Fall Down)

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Canal Constructor

One-time8
  • diamonds_1$1.99
  • diamonds_2$4.99
  • 7 Days no ads$4.99
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  • diamonds_3$9.99
  • Permanently remove ads$9.99
  • diamonds_4$19.99
  • diamonds_5$49.99
  • diamonds_6$99.99

Questions

Is Alien (Fall Down) free?
Alien (Fall Down) costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canal Constructor free?
Canal Constructor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alien (Fall Down) or Canal Constructor have ads?
Canal Constructor shows ads; Alien (Fall Down) does not.
Which is updated more often, Alien (Fall Down) or Canal Constructor?
Alien (Fall Down) ships an update every 30 months, and Canal Constructor every 4 months. Most recently, Alien (Fall Down) was updated on October 8, 2026 and Canal Constructor on October 13, 2026.

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