# Granny vs Alien

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Granny at none against Alien's 1. Granny also leads on ratings volume (101K vs 1.3K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.5). Alien's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Granny asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Granny against 4.5 for Alien. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Granny has 101K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Granny's written reviews are positive against 80% of Alien's.

Granny ships an update monthly, Alien every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Granny | Alien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granny/id1323957120/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 79.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | #198 |
| Size | 705 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Vukanovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/954916186) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Granny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granny/id1323957120)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Escape a terrifying house by staying quiet and hidden from a hearing-impaired antagonist. You have five days to find your way out before time runs out. Be cautious, as any noise will alert her.

**Highlights:** Stealth-based gameplay, Escape a house, Avoid antagonist, Hide in objects, Time limit, Advertisement supported

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best horror game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Scary atmosphere
- 👍 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Granny hitting through walls
- 🐛 Items disappearing or launching across the map
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🐛 Lack of save feature

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after new update
- Granny getting stuck in certain positions
- Player getting stuck in crawl spaces
- Crossbow not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to play as Granny
- More maps/houses to escape
- Backyard/outdoor exploration
- Save game progress


### Alien

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

**Currently charting:** #198 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 Granny free?

Granny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alien free?

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

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

Alien is rated higher. Granny averages 4.4 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while Alien averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Granny or Alien have ads?

Granny shows ads; Alien does not.

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

Granny ships an update monthly, and Alien every 2 months. Most recently, Granny was updated on September 24, 2026 and Alien on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Granny or Alien?

Granny currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and Alien at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*