Comparison

Chicktionary vs Looking for Aliens

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

Head to head
About

Chicktionary

This word game offers multiple modes for spelling practice and English learning. Unscramble words, discover new vocabulary, and utilize special chicken characters to aid your progress. Enjoy endless wordplay with a fresh design and rewarding gameplay.

Highlights
  • Scrambled word puzzles
  • Multiple game modes (Journey, Quick Play, Classic)
  • Special chicken power-ups
  • Learn English while playing
  • Discover additional words
  • New design and animations
Features
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IT'S FINALLY BACK! JOIN MILLIONS OF FANS. DISCOVER THE ENDLESS WORDPLAY OF CHICKTIONARY! Master your skills or learn English in a fun way! Try two fresh ways to enjoy this award-winning word game: JOURNEY across the farm in a spelling adventure, or race the clock in QUICK PLAY. If you’re feeling nostalgic, give CLASSIC mode a try! ************************************************************* – TIME Magazine, Top 25 iPad Apps for Kids ************************************************************* SCRAMBLED WORDS Learn as you play! Hatch new words to complete each puzzle. SPECIAL CHICKENS A cast of eggstra special chickens are here to help you out! Mix and match their powers to rule the roost. ENDLESS WORDPLAY With more words, more puzzle variation, special chickens, and three remastered game modes, Chicktionary will keep you pecking away until the cows come home! FARM FRESH FUN Chicktionary has been refined in every way: from beautiful new design and animations to the eggstra rewards of finding additional words beyond the puzzle. EGGSTRAS: – New and remastered game modes provide endless fun for word puzzle fans. – All of our content is accessible without in-app purchases. You can buy shortcuts or remove the ads, but 100% of the game is available through play alone. – Contact us from within the game if you have any trouble ************************************************************* Questions? Suggestions? Send us a message using the “HELP” button in the Settings menu.

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

Chicktionary4 screens
Looking for Aliens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chicktionary at Free against Looking for Aliens's $2.99. Chicktionary also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Looking for Aliens's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On update cadence and device support 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

Chicktionary is free to download; Looking for Aliens costs $2.99 up front. Chicktionary sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Looking for Aliens asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Looking for Aliens holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 144 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Chicktionary's written reviews are positive against 93% of Looking for Aliens's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chicktionary ships an update monthly, Looking for Aliens daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Chicktionary versus Looking for Aliens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChicktionaryLooking for Aliens
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (47 ratings)4.9 (144 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47144 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank—#48 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB437 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMG StudioPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Chicktionary

All ratings47 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative21.1%

Looking for Aliens

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

Bugs and requests

Chicktionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

6 purchases

Chicktionary

One-time6
  • Chest of Golden Eggs$0.99
  • Classic Mode$1.99
  • Egg Doubler$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Egg Drop$2.99
  • Egg Vault$4.99
None

Looking for Aliens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chicktionary free?
Chicktionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Looking for Aliens free?
Looking for Aliens costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chicktionary or Looking for Aliens?
Looking for Aliens is rated higher. Chicktionary averages 4.2 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Looking for Aliens averages 4.9 from 144 ratings.
Do Chicktionary or Looking for Aliens have ads?
Chicktionary shows ads; Looking for Aliens does not.
Which is updated more often, Chicktionary or Looking for Aliens?
Chicktionary ships an update monthly, and Looking for Aliens daily. Most recently, Chicktionary was updated on October 29, 2026 and Looking for Aliens on October 27, 2026.

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