Comparison

If Found... vs Looking for Aliens

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

If Found...

An interactive visual novel set in 1993 Ireland, this game follows a character's journey of self-discovery and connection. Explore painful and happy memories leading up to a world-ending event.

Highlights
  • Interactive visual novel gameplay
  • Hand-drawn art
  • Stunning soundtrack
  • Relive character's experiences
  • Explore memories and emotions
  • Unique narrative mechanics
Features
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If Found… is an interactive visual novel from DREAMFEEL about searching for connection. On December 31st 1993 in the crumbling ruins of a mansion on Achill Island, Kasio destroys her diary. It tells the story of her return home to the West of Ireland, her conflict with her family, the friends she makes, and the challenges she goes through. Everything leads to this night when a black hole will destroy the entire world. Where did it come from? Is there any way to stop it? With brand new gameplay mechanics, beautiful hand-drawn art, and a stunning soundtrack, players will relive Kasio's experiences and see the moments both happy and painful that make up the month of December 1993. Features include: awkward crushes, the planet Jupiter, many kisses, a punk concert, confusion, happiness, a cute dog, and a break in.

About

Looking for Aliens

Embark on a humorous hidden-object adventure from an extraterrestrial perspective. Explore vibrant, hand-drawn scenes filled with quirky items and lighthearted puzzles. Uncover the absurdities of Earth life through alien eyes and enjoy an engaging experience with hints and extras.

Highlights
  • Interactive animated scenes
  • Alien perspective humor
  • Beautiful hand-drawn artwork
  • Accessible intuitive controls
  • Hidden object hunting
  • Side quests and extras
Features
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Curious about how aliens view our world? Looking for Aliens takes you on an unforgettable journey where you uncover the strange, funny, and sometimes absurd truth about life on Earth—all through extraterrestrial eyes. Explore colorful scenes packed with surprises, humor, and easy puzzles in this hidden-object game. From secret alien outposts to bustling human cities, each level invites you to explore a world where nothing is quite as it seems. With over 25 hand-drawn locations and hundreds of quirky objects to find, the game’s colorful art style and creative settings will keep you hooked for hours. Explore each scene at your own pace, hunting for objects and uncovering hidden surprises. Need help? Use the built-in hints system to keep moving without losing the thrill of discovery. Key Features • Interactive Gameplay: Dive into richly animated scenes where every tap unveils a surprise or a fun detail. • Lighthearted Humor: Laugh along with clever insights into how aliens might interpret Earth’s oddities. • Beautiful Artwork: Lose yourself in bright, intricate visuals designed to captivate players of all ages. • Accessible Design: Whether you’re a beginner or a hidden-object pro, the game’s intuitive controls and flexible difficulty settings make it easy to enjoy. • Plenty of Extras: Beyond the main objectives, there are side quests and scattered surprises waiting to be discovered. Over 250 unique items to find in diverse locations. A mix of challenging puzzles and lighthearted gameplay. 25 hand-drawn locations Perfect for all kind of players Embark on a journey like no other, filled with laughs, surprises, and endless fun. Download Looking for Aliens now and discover why this quirky hidden-object game is out of this world! Looking for Aliens was developed by Yustas Game Studio.

Screenshots

If Found...4 screens
Looking for Aliens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Looking for Aliens at 4.9 against If Found...'s 4.4. Looking for Aliens also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 73%) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). If Found...'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

If Found... costs $4.99 and Looking for Aliens $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Looking for Aliens holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 145 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of If Found...'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Looking for Aliens's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

If Found... ships an update every 2 weeks, Looking for Aliens daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
If Found... versus Looking for Aliens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIf Found...Looking for Aliens
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.4 (102 ratings)4.9 (145 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings102145 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank—#49 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB437 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnnapurna Games, LLCPlug In Digital

Customer experience

If Found...

All ratings102 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative17.7%

Looking for Aliens

All ratings131 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%

User reviews

If Found...

From 102 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Heart-wrenching story
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style
  • 🎶 Immersive soundtrack
  • 💬 Relatable characters
  • ✨ Unique interactive mechanic

Room to improve

  • 😴 Boring and tedious
  • 🕹️ Not a game, just a story
  • ✋ Tedious interaction mechanic
  • 🤔 Unclear scenario
  • 🖼️ Art style forgettable for some

Looking for Aliens

From 145 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Detailed and interactive
  • 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
  • 👍 Lots of levels and content
  • 👍 Reminds users of other popular games

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches in certain levels preventing progress
  • 🎨 Muted color palette not preferred by all users

Bugs and requests

If Found...

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional bugs
  • Bug in second to last chapter (black screen)
  • One bug at the end of the game

Requested features

4 requests
  • More polished interaction mechanics
  • Fix localization issues (fonts, line breaks)
  • More interactive elements in epilogue
  • Allow reading epilogue without replaying chapters

Looking for Aliens

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitch in levels 3 and 5 where tapping the correct object does not register
  • Incompatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve visibility of item list at the bottom
  • Add a dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

If Found...

No in-app purchases

None

Looking for Aliens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is If Found... free?
If Found... costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Looking for Aliens free?
Looking for Aliens costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, If Found... or Looking for Aliens?
Looking for Aliens is rated higher. If Found... averages 4.4 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Looking for Aliens averages 4.9 from 145 ratings.
Do If Found... or Looking for Aliens have ads?
Neither If Found... nor Looking for Aliens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, If Found... or Looking for Aliens?
If Found... ships an update every 2 weeks, and Looking for Aliens daily. Most recently, If Found... was updated on October 29, 2026 and Looking for Aliens on October 30, 2026.

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