Comparison

Echoes From Beyond vs Alien Hunter

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

Head to head
About

Echoes From Beyond

Explore your surroundings and hunt virtual ghosts using augmented reality. Use a laser beam to capture ectoplasmic energy and upgrade your gear. Compete with others globally for the top spot in this active, real-world ghost hunting adventure.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality ghost hunting
  • Capture ectoplasmic energy (EKTO)
  • Upgrade weapons and traps
  • Global online ranking
  • Offline play support
  • Share battle pictures
Features
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!!! WARNING : This game provides a highly engaging and active augmented reality experience. Be extremely careful when playing, do not run or play in hazardous or dangerous areas. !!! Transform your device into an ectoplasmic energy radar and hunt ghosts hidden in the real world around you! Shoot ghosts with your nifty laser beam, and extract their ectoplasmic energy (EKTO). Do you have what it takes to hunt the most powerful ghosts? Do you have what it takes to be ranked in the all time best Ghost Blasters? Prepare for battle, we need you to be part of the Ghost Blasters Team and fight all these ghosts invading the world! Game Features: - Tons of ghosts to shoot in the world! - Experiment highly physical action in survival mode, prepare to sweat! - Unique ghosts waves for every playing location in the world - Collect as much EKTO energy as possible to raise to the best Ghost Blasters ranking - Upgrade your weapons and traps using your EKTO score - Online ranking using Game Center - Will you be the best Ghost Blaster of the world? - Explore the score map and see who's the best hunter in any area of the world - Offline support, so that you can hunt in any area of the world even if you don't have Internet connection! - Share pictures of your epic battles with your friends - Astounding augmented reality The game works best with an internet connection, but you can still play in areas without network. Join the ghost hunt !

About

Alien Hunter

Experience intense 1v1 and 2v2 multiplayer battles as either a stealthy, evolving alien or a relentless hunter. Utilize a unique light and shadow system to outwit your opponents in fast-paced, tactical combat. Climb the ranks and prove your skills in this competitive stealth-action game.

Highlights
  • Asymmetrical 1v1 and 2v2 PvP battles
  • Stealth mechanics using light and shadow
  • Evolving alien and unique hunter characters
  • Real-time tactical combat
  • Competitive leaderboards and tournaments
  • Regular content updates
Features
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"Alien Hunter" is a top-down, real-time, stealth-action, multiplayer game that pits you against friends or foes in adrenaline-pumping 1v1 and 2v2 battles. Choose your side: be the cunning, evolving Alien sneaking in the shadows, or the relentless Hunter tracking down your alien prey, in this tactical multiplayer horror. KEY FEATURES: Stealth Mechanics: Utilize lights and shadows to your advantage. As an Alien, blend into darkness to evade the Hunter. As a Hunter, use light and powerful abilities to reveal hidden foes. Light & Shadow System: An innovative light and shadow system adds depth to the gameplay. Shadows are not just visual; they’re an integral part of your strategy. Diverse Characters: Select from an array of unique evolving characters, each with distinct abilities and traits. Whether you prefer stealth, speed, or brute force, there's a character for you! You can play either as an Alien lurk in the shadows and evolve to the stage 2 to defeat the hunters. Or play as a hunter and use your flashlight do reveal and defeat the Alien. Real-Time Action: Engage in fast-paced, real-time combat. Outwit and outmaneuver your opponent, as every second counts in this high-octane battleground. Competitive Gameplay: Climb the ranks and showcase your prowess in the leaderboards. Engage in tournaments and special events for awesome rewards and ultimate glory. Regular Updates: Stay engaged with regular content updates, including new characters, maps, and game modes. Fair Play: Skill is king. No pay-to-win mechanics, just pure competitive balance. Join the hunt now! Alien Hunter is the ultimate test of strategy, reflexes, and cunning. Gather your wits and prepare for battle in this thrilling 1v1 multiplayer experience. Download Alien Hunter today and prove you’re the ultimate hunter in the galaxy! Note: A network connection is required to play.

Screenshots

Echoes From Beyond4 screens
Alien Hunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Alien Hunter at 4.7 against Echoes From Beyond's 4.1. Alien Hunter also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 48%). Echoes From Beyond's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Echoes From Beyond sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Alien Hunter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alien Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien Hunter has 438 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Echoes From Beyond's written reviews are positive against 71% of Alien Hunter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Echoes From Beyond ships an update every 3 months, Alien Hunter every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Echoes From Beyond versus Alien Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoes From BeyondAlien Hunter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (77 ratings)4.7 (438 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.5% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77438 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB395 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSCALE-1 PORTALElecube

Customer experience

Echoes From Beyond

All ratings73 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral15.2%
Negative36.4%

Alien Hunter

All ratings408 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%

Bugs and requests

Echoes From Beyond

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Alien Hunter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing issues
  • Connectivity problems
  • Progression loss
  • Performance issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More maps and levels
  • Expand character roster
  • Improve progression system
  • Add global chat

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Echoes From Beyond

One-time4
  • Mega Traps Pack$0.99
  • Blast Pack$0.99
  • Extra Endurance$0.99
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  • Mega Beamer$0.99
10 purchases

Alien Hunter

One-time10
  • Tiny Starfuel Pack$1.99
  • Small Strafuel Pack$3.99
  • Hunter Starter Pack$3.99
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  • Alien Starter Pack$3.99
  • Medium Starfuel Pack$7.99
  • Alien Pack 2$7.99
  • Hunter Pack 2$7.99
  • Large Starfuel Pack$14.99
  • Hunter Pack 3$14.99
  • Huge Starfuel Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Echoes From Beyond free?
Echoes From Beyond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alien Hunter free?
Alien Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Echoes From Beyond or Alien Hunter?
Alien Hunter is rated higher. Echoes From Beyond averages 4.1 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Alien Hunter averages 4.7 from 438 ratings.
Do Echoes From Beyond or Alien Hunter have ads?
Both Echoes From Beyond and Alien Hunter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Echoes From Beyond or Alien Hunter?
Echoes From Beyond ships an update every 3 months, and Alien Hunter every 4 days. Most recently, Echoes From Beyond was updated on November 3, 2026 and Alien Hunter on November 3, 2026.

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