# Heartache vs X

The clearest difference is ads: Heartache at none against X's shown. Heartache also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Heartache holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 14 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heartache | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartache/id1495366068/reviews)** | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-out-alien-outbreak/id6503699630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **14** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 63 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voryx LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021265128) | [PSYCRAFT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441576670) |

## What reviewers say

### Heartache

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartache/id1495366068)

Protect a heart from incoming arrows by strategically using a shield. This simple yet engaging game challenges your reflexes and timing to keep the heart safe.

**Highlights:** Heart protection gameplay, Shield blocking mechanic, Simple reflex challenge, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-out-alien-outbreak/id6503699630)

Escape a secret laboratory as a powerful alien in this fast-paced jump'n'run game. Unleash supernatural upgrades and race against time to reach the top. Can you break free before the humans recapture you?

**Highlights:** Continuous 1-100 level challenge, Supernatural alien upgrades, Escape the laboratory, Tilt controls for movement, Tap to jump or grab

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heartache free?

Heartache is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is X free?

X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Heartache or X?

Heartache is rated higher. Heartache averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while X averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Heartache or X have ads?

X shows ads; Heartache does not.

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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.*