# Alien Invaders AR vs Spartan Firefight

The clearest difference is rating: Spartan Firefight at 4.8 against Alien Invaders AR's 4.0. Spartan Firefight also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 17) and review sentiment (93% vs 75%). Alien Invaders AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spartan Firefight sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Alien Invaders AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spartan Firefight holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spartan Firefight has 3.8K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Alien Invaders AR's written reviews are positive against 93% of Spartan Firefight's.

Alien Invaders AR ships an update every 10 days, Spartan Firefight fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Invaders AR | Spartan Firefight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-invaders-ar/id1415100650/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spartan-firefight/id1480392159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Anirudh Natarajan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524167253) | [William Bourdon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1410696003) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Invaders AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-invaders-ar/id1415100650)

Engage in an augmented reality shooter where you defend your city from alien invaders. This game places aliens around you, allowing for gameplay anywhere without needing a specific surface. Adjust difficulty settings to customize your experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Playable anywhere, Alien radar system, Adjustable difficulty settings

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spartan Firefight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spartan-firefight/id1480392159)

Engage in fast-paced, under-five-minute battles against enemy waves. Unlock and upgrade a diverse arsenal of weapons, and customize your unique Spartan with collectible skins and gear. Compete on global leaderboards and enjoy a constantly evolving experience with new content planned.

**Highlights:** Epic PvP game modes, Unlock and upgrade powerful weapons, Customize your Spartan, Climb global leaderboards, Unlock ranks and rewards, New challenges daily

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Heroic Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $44.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Pack | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent pixel art and animations
- 👍 Faithful to the Halo franchise
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💎 Impressive customization options
- 🆓 Free-to-play with fair monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Controls can feel imprecise at times
- 🔍 Lack of true online multiplayer
- 🕰️ Slow progression and high grind
- 🔊 Poor sound quality for music

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore progress on new devices
- Multiplayer matches ending prematurely
- Inconsistent weapon performance (e.g., weak Magnum)

**Requested features**

- Playable Elites and Covenant characters
- Larger maps and more game modes
- Campaign or story mode
- Online co-op firefight
- Controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Invaders AR free?

Alien Invaders AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spartan Firefight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alien Invaders AR or Spartan Firefight?

Spartan Firefight is rated higher. Alien Invaders AR averages 4.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Spartan Firefight averages 4.8 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Alien Invaders AR or Spartan Firefight have ads?

Spartan Firefight shows ads; Alien Invaders AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Invaders AR or Spartan Firefight?

Alien Invaders AR ships an update every 10 days, and Spartan Firefight fortnightly. Most recently, Alien Invaders AR was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spartan Firefight on October 22, 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.*