# Echoes From Beyond vs Alien Hunter

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Echoes From Beyond | Alien Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoes-from-beyond/id1271363890/reviews) | **[4.7 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-hunter-stealth-pvp/id6450190340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **438** |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 395 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SCALE-1 PORTAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/334562127) | [Elecube](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291919748) |

## What reviewers say

### Echoes From Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoes-from-beyond/id1271363890)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Traps Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blast Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Endurance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega Beamer | $0.99 | one-time |


### Alien Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-hunter-stealth-pvp/id6450190340)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Starfuel Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Strafuel Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Alien Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Starfuel Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Alien Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Starfuel Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge Starfuel Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 💡 Potential for more content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Long queue times
- 🔁 Unbalanced gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing issues
- Connectivity problems
- Progression loss
- Performance issues

**Requested features**

- More maps and levels
- Expand character roster
- Improve progression system
- Add global chat


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