# Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 vs The Alpha

The clearest difference is price: The Alpha at Free against Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2's $0.99. Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

The Alpha is free to download; Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 costs $0.99 up front. The Alpha sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 against 4.0 for The Alpha. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 has 1.7K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 76% of The Alpha's.

Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 ships an update every 11 days, The Alpha fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 | The Alpha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-wolf-simulator-2/id1463085769/reviews) | [4.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-alpha-wolf-rpg-simulator/id6444962220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 472 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gluten Free Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/698937431) | [Dumitru Ene](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579230730) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-wolf-simulator-2/id1463085769)

Live the life of a realistic wolf in a vast, detailed forest. Hunt, raise a family, and build the strongest wolfpack. Experience dynamic combat, a new relationship system, and extensive customization.

**Highlights:** Hyper-realistic wolf simulation, Dynamic combat and alert system, Deep relationship and personality system, Expandable wolfpack up to ten members, Realistic weather and seasonal cycles, Den crafting and upgrades, Elemental spirit boss battles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🐺 Realistic graphics and animations
- 🐺 Immersive wolf gameplay
- 🐺 Variety of wolf customization options
- 🐺 Engaging boss battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Laggy performance on some devices
- 🐛 Breeding and pack management issues
- 🐛 Unrealistic wolf behaviors and interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Wolves getting stuck or disappearing
- Prey and carcasses glitching through the environment
- Inability to breed or add new pack members
- Inconsistent wolf behaviors and animations
- Crashes when accessing certain game features

**Requested features**

- Add more prey and hunting options
- Implement pack management features
- Introduce multiplayer and social elements
- Expand the game world and map
- Improve the overall realism and polish


### The Alpha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-alpha-wolf-rpg-simulator/id6444962220)

Experience life as a wolf in a vast open world. Lead your pack, hunt, battle rivals, and survive in a realistic wilderness with dynamic weather and day-night cycles. Engage in strategic combat and form alliances in multiplayer mode.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Pack leadership, Hunting and survival, Strategic combat, Multiplayer mode, Realistic animal behavior, Dynamic weather and day-night cycle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alpha Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 6 | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 free?

Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Alpha free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 or The Alpha?

Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 and The Alpha are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.7K and 49 ratings respectively.

### Do Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 or The Alpha have ads?

The Alpha shows ads; Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 or The Alpha?

Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 ships an update every 11 days, and The Alpha fortnightly. Most recently, Ultimate Wolf Simulator 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and The Alpha on September 10, 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.*