Planet Squirrel vs Alien Road
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Planet Squirrel
Embark on a challenging platforming adventure as a flying squirrel. Navigate through levels with unique mechanics, all set to an intense soundtrack and presented in a distinctive monochrome pixel art style.
- Flying squirrel protagonist
- Challenging platformer gameplay
- Unique monochrome pixel art style
- Intense soundtrack
- Levels with unique mechanics
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A challenging platformer about a flying squirrel. - Features a unique monochrome pixel art style - An intense soundtrack - Challenging levels with unique mechanics
Alien Road
Engage in fast-paced arcade shooting combat to defend Earth from alien invaders. Utilize weapon upgrades, power-ups, and strategic defenses across numerous levels and worlds. Compete globally and face epic boss battles to save humanity.
- Intense arcade shooting gameplay
- Dynamic weapon upgrades and power-ups
- Multiple alien species with unique attacks
- 30+ challenging levels
- Global leaderboards
- Regular content updates
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Fight for humanity's survival in this action-packed arcade shooter! Take control of Earth's last defense against waves of hostile alien invaders. INTENSE ARCADE ACTION Fast-paced shooting gameplay that tests your reflexes Dynamic weapon upgrades and power-ups Multiple alien species with unique attack patterns Epic boss battles that challenge your skills FEATURES Intuitive touch controls for precise movement and shooting 30+ challenging levels across 5 alien-infested worlds Unlock powerful weapons and defensive shields Compete on global leaderboards Regular content updates with new missions EPIC FINAL SHOWDOWN Face off against the massive Alien Overlord in an unforgettable final battle! Can you discover the aliens' weakness and save Earth from total destruction? Download now and join the fight! Perfect for fans of classic arcade shooters and action games. #arcade #shooter #action #aliens #sciencefiction #survival
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Alien Road at 5.0 against Planet Squirrel's 3.7. Alien Road also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 22 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alien Road holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Planet Squirrel ships an update every 22 months, Alien Road every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Planet Squirrel | Alien Road |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Tommy Soereide Kjaer | Scott Collins |
Customer experience
Planet Squirrel
Alien Road
In-app purchases
Planet Squirrel
No in-app purchases
Alien Road
No in-app purchases
Questions
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