# AR Blaster vs Alien Guest

The clearest difference is price: Alien Guest at Free against AR Blaster's $0.99. Alien Guest also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). AR Blaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Alien Guest is free to download; AR Blaster costs $0.99 up front. Alien Guest sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. AR Blaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alien Guest holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively.

AR Blaster ships an update every 5 days, Alien Guest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Blaster | Alien Guest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-blaster/id1275619861/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-guest/id1590162569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual GS](https://appshunter.io/developer/302652687) | [STM GAMES FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703719097) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Blaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-blaster/id1275619861)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Defend your city from an alien invasion by shooting down UFOs with your blaster. Tap the screen to fire and prevent the invaders from landing to save Earth. Survive the onslaught and become the hero your world needs.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Shoot down UFO invaders, Tap-to-shoot controls, Save your city from invasion, Survival-based gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alien Guest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-guest/id1590162569)

Guide an alien guest through challenging environments and obstacles to return home. Pilot a flying saucer, dodge enemies, and navigate treacherous terrains. Upgrade your ship and unlock new characters to enhance your journey.

**Highlights:** Pilot a flying saucer, Dodge enemies, Navigate gorges and jungles, Explore diverse locations, Upgrade flying saucers, Unlock new characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Polar night | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tropical forest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Desert | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Blaster free?

AR Blaster costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alien Guest free?

Alien Guest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AR Blaster or Alien Guest?

Alien Guest is rated higher. AR Blaster averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Alien Guest averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do AR Blaster or Alien Guest have ads?

Alien Guest shows ads; AR Blaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, AR Blaster or Alien Guest?

AR Blaster ships an update every 5 days, and Alien Guest every 3 weeks. Most recently, AR Blaster was updated on October 12, 2026 and Alien Guest on September 26, 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.*