Comparison

Hitori Pro vs Alien Bloom

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

Head to head
About

Hitori Pro

This logic puzzle game offers a unique challenge based on Japanese "leave me alone" rules. It features multiple difficulty levels, layouts, and languages, with additional puzzle packs available for purchase. Enjoy a completely ad-free experience on your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Light, dark, and coffee layouts
  • English and German language support
  • Game Center integration
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
Features
Currently charting
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Solve Hitori (japanese for: "leave me alone") puzzles on your iPad or iPhone! If you like Sudoku, you will love Hitori! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ completely add-free! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Features: 16 puzzles (Hitori): • 8 levels of difficulty each containing 2 puzzles from "Greenhorn" to "Grandmaster" • additional levelpacks available via in app purchase 72 puzzles (Hitori Pro): • 8 levels of difficulty each containing 9 puzzles from "Greenhorn" to "Grandmaster" • additional levelpacks available via in app purchase 3 layouts: • light • dark • coffee 2 languages: • german • english additional Features: • Game Center support • playable in portrait and landscape mode • use "Pinch-to-Zoom" for a better overview compatible devices: • iPhone 5 or newer • iPad • iPad Pro • iMac, MacBook, Mac Mini (requires iOS10.3/macOS10.5 or higher) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like the app, please leave me a good review! If you have questions, problems or suggestions, please contact me by email to hitori.app@icloud.com. New puzzles are in progress and coming soon!

About

Alien Bloom

Engage in a strategic multiplayer card game where three players vie for planetary control. Utilize unique factions, claim territories, and engage in tactical card-based battles across different dimensions. Victory can be achieved through various strategic paths, including territory collection, faction-specific goals, or player elimination.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer strategy card battles
  • Turn-based territory control
  • Cosmic world map with tactical choices
  • Unique sci-fi factions
  • Special abilities and space battles
  • Bot opponents for faster matchmaking
  • Multiple paths to victory
Features
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Three players. One Earth. Alien Bloom is a free-to-play 3-player strategy card game where you expand across the world, attack enemy territories, and use cards to decide every battle. Control 5 territories in a row to win. EXPAND. ATTACK. CONQUER. Take territories on the World Map and build toward a winning line. Attack another player and the fight moves to a card battle. Win the battle and claim the territory. Every move matters. A single territory can block an opponent, complete your own line, unlock a powerful bonus, or open an entirely new battlefield. CARDS DECIDE EVERY BATTLE. Fight across multiple card-based battle systems: • World Battles — Attack and defend territories using a fast high-card battle system. • Space Battles — Send spaceships into orbit and fight with hands inspired by 3-Card Poker. • 5th Dimension Battles — Battle for powerful planets using a two-hand system inspired by Pai Gow Poker. ESCALATE THE WAR. Capture key territories to unlock powerful weapons and abilities, including the Space Cannon, Plasma Turret, CryoStorm Device, Nuclear Strikes, and the Superweapon. Battles can begin on Earth and end in space or even the 5th Dimension. CHOOSE YOUR FACTION. Play as one of four asymmetrical factions: • Humanity — Mobility and Airships • Cybernetics — Stealth and deception • The Orcus — Parasites and opportunism • The Aliens — Powerful Motherships THREE PATHS TO VICTORY. • Control 5 territories in a row. • Complete your faction's unique victory condition. • Become the Sole Survivor. Jump into multiplayer matches against human players, with bots available to fill empty seats when needed. Learn the basics quickly, discover deeper strategies, try different factions, and conquer Earth again. Conquer territories. Battle with cards. Control 5 in a row.

Screenshots

Hitori Pro4 screens
Alien Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Alien Bloom at Free against Hitori Pro's $0.99. Alien Bloom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Hitori Pro's advantage is chart position (#148 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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

Alien Bloom is free to download; Hitori Pro costs $0.99 up front. Hitori Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Alien Bloom sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alien Bloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hitori Pro ships an update monthly, Alien Bloom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hitori Pro versus Alien Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHitori ProAlien Bloom
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings511 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB330 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChristian LuethBestwood Studios LLC

Customer experience

Hitori Pro

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Alien Bloom

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hitori Pro

One-time10
  • L01: Puzzle Pack 1 (24 puzzle)$0.99
  • A01: Greenhorn 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • B01: Beginner 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
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  • C01: Advanced 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • D01: Amateur 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • E01: Professio. 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • F01: Expert 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • G01: Whiz 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • H01: Grandmast. 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • X01: Mega Pack 1 (160 puzzles)$1.99
4 purchases

Alien Bloom

One-time4
  • Aliens Faction$6.99
  • Star Rangers$6.99
  • Monarchs Faction$6.99
Show 1 more
  • The Scions$6.99

Questions

Is Hitori Pro free?
Hitori Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Alien Bloom free?
Alien Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hitori Pro or Alien Bloom?
Alien Bloom is rated higher. Hitori Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Alien Bloom averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Hitori Pro or Alien Bloom have ads?
Neither Hitori Pro nor Alien Bloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hitori Pro or Alien Bloom?
Hitori Pro ships an update monthly, and Alien Bloom every 2 days. Most recently, Hitori Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Alien Bloom on October 28, 2026.

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