# Identity V vs Alien

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alien at 80% against Identity V's 43%. Alien also leads on ads (none vs shown). Identity V's advantage is ratings volume (132K vs 1.3K) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Identity V sells 20 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.

Identity V holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Identity V has 132K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Identity V's written reviews are positive against 80% of Alien's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Identity V | Alien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (132K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identity-v/id1347780764/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **132K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | #195 |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NetEase Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/874255382) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Identity V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identity-v/id1347780764)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Action, #38 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #186 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Experience a thrilling 1v4 asymmetrical horror game with a unique gothic art style and mysterious storylines. As a survivor, cooperate to escape or play as the hunter to track down your prey. Explore an abandoned manor and uncover dark secrets.

**Highlights:** 1v4 asymmetrical combats, Survivor cooperation and escape, Hunter gameplay, Gothic visual style, Mysterious storylines, Randomized map adjustments, Distinct character selection

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60Echoes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 185Echoes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 305Echoes | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8th Anniversary Special Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 690Echoes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7th Anni. Special Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6th Anni. Special Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lunar New Year Echo Package 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 8th Anniversary Discount Package I | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Lunar New Year Package 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2025 Echo Package 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Echo Package 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 6th Anni. Discount Package I | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1308 Echoes | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Lunar New Year Package 2 | $25.99 | one-time |
| Echo Package 2 | $25.99 | one-time |
| 2025 Echo Package 2 | $25.99 | one-time |
| 2025Echoes | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3330Echoes | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6590Echoes | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent art style and design
- 🕹️ Unique and engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Variety of game modes
- 🕹️ Interesting character abilities
- 💰 Reasonable pricing and monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Imbalanced matchmaking and character power
- 🔒 Lack of server stability and high ping issues
- 🤖 Problematic camping behavior by hunters
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for cosmetics
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and connection issues
- Glitches with pallet/window interactions
- Inconsistent hitboxes and abilities

**Requested features**

- Voice chat functionality
- More diverse map selection
- Improved character balancing
- Penalties for hunter camping
- Increased rewards for in-game progression


### Alien

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

**Currently charting:** #195 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 Identity V free?

Identity V 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, Identity V or Alien?

Identity V is rated higher. Identity V averages 4.7 out of 5 from 132K ratings, while Alien averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Identity V or Alien have ads?

Identity V shows ads; Alien does not.

### Which is updated more often, Identity V or Alien?

Identity V ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alien every 2 months. Most recently, Identity V was updated on September 24, 2026 and Alien on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Identity V or Alien?

Identity V currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and Alien at #195. 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.*