# [AR] Blob vs Alien Blob io

[AR] Blob and Alien Blob io both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of [AR] Blob's written reviews are positive against 45% of Alien Blob io's. [AR] Blob also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Alien Blob io's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 54). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Blob io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. [AR] Blob asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for [AR] Blob against 4.5 for Alien Blob io. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien Blob io has 2K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of [AR] Blob's written reviews are positive against 45% of Alien Blob io's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | [AR] Blob | Alien Blob io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-blob/id1490833957/reviews)** | [4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-blob-io/id1609254754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 291 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Philippe Zay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200498230) | [PAMPAM, TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435908728) |

## What reviewers say

### [AR] Blob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-blob/id1490833957)

Explore a dynamic metaball simulation in augmented reality. Customize textures, parameters, and environments to create unique 3D visualizations. This app offers an ad-free and in-app purchase-free experience.

**Highlights:** Metaball simulation in AR, Customizable textures and parameters, Multiple virtual environments, Marching Cubes algorithm visualization, Ad-free and no in-app purchases

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alien Blob io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-blob-io/id1609254754)

Engage in a thrilling multiplayer game where you control a blob, consuming smaller entities to grow larger. Outsmart and outmaneuver real players to become the biggest blob in the universe. Enjoy vibrant visuals and straightforward controls in this action-packed experience.

**Highlights:** Eat smaller blobs to grow, Compete against real players, Unlock rewards, Cool graphics and skins, Easy controls, Fun gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| no ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 Amazing
- 👍 Good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Annoying troll ability
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Trolls that shoot from far away

**Reported bugs**

- Ads shown even after clicking 'no thanks'
- Trolls that are too big and charge at players

**Requested features**

- Add hats
- Bigger map
- Remove troll ability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is [AR] Blob free?

[AR] Blob is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alien Blob io free?

Alien Blob io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, [AR] Blob or Alien Blob io?

[AR] Blob is rated higher. [AR] Blob averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Alien Blob io averages 4.5 from 2K ratings.

### Do [AR] Blob or Alien Blob io have ads?

Alien Blob io shows ads; [AR] Blob does not.

### Which is updated more often, [AR] Blob or Alien Blob io?

[AR] Blob ships an update every 2 months, and Alien Blob io every 2 months. Most recently, [AR] Blob was updated on October 8, 2026 and Alien Blob io on October 18, 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.*