# BoxLine vs Alien

The clearest difference is rating: BoxLine at 5.0 against Alien's 4.5. BoxLine also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Alien's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 3) and chart position (#208 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BoxLine sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Alien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BoxLine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BoxLine's written reviews are positive against 80% of Alien's.

BoxLine ships an update every 2 weeks, Alien every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoxLine | Alien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxline/id1308313538/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 79.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#208** |
| Size | 44 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ivica Petrsoric](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308313537) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### BoxLine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxline/id1308313538)

Navigate a challenging game where the goal is to stop a box within a wall, avoiding bombs as difficulty increases. Compete in multiplayer arenas for coins, unlock achievements, and collect unique boxes with special abilities. Aim for top global or local scores.

**Highlights:** Stop the box in the wall, Avoid bombs, Increasing difficulty, Multiplayer gambling arena, Unlock achievements, Collect unique boxes, Global and local leaderboards

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds Rank 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Rank 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Rank 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Rank 4 | $14.99 | one-time |


### Alien

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a terrifying quest for survival aboard a space station. Unprepared and underequipped, you must use your wits and courage to escape an unknown menace. Experience a faithful mobile replication of the classic survival horror game, complete with AAA visuals and an arresting narrative.

**Highlights:** Survival horror gameplay, Stealth and evasion mechanics, Resource scavenging and crafting, Touchscreen controls with customization, Gamepad and mouse/keyboard support, Faithful mobile replication of AAA visuals, Includes all DLC content

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port with great performance
- 👍 Impressive graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Smooth controls and controller support
- 🎬 Captures the Alien franchise atmosphere well
- 🕹️ Immersive gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Device overheating and battery drain issues
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Touchscreen controls not ideal for certain gameplay elements
- 🕰️ Long loading times and unskippable intro

**Reported bugs**

- Certain puzzles/objectives not triggering correctly
- Sound issues like audio cutting out
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more graphics/performance options
- Improve auto-save and checkpoint system
- Implement Magic Keyboard support
- Include Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoxLine free?

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

### Is Alien free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BoxLine or Alien?

BoxLine is rated higher. BoxLine averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Alien averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do BoxLine or Alien have ads?

Neither BoxLine nor Alien shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BoxLine or Alien?

BoxLine ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alien every 2 months. Most recently, BoxLine was updated on November 4, 2026 and Alien on November 7, 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.*