Comparison

Sword Maker vs Alien Run

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

Head to head
About

Sword Maker

Design and craft unique swords of various shapes and sizes. Experience realistic grinding mechanics on your mobile device. Unlock new possibilities and enhance your creations.

Highlights
  • Craft swords of all shapes and sizes
  • Realistic grinding experience
  • Doubles cash reward (premium)
  • Removes all ads (premium)
  • Provides 1 free daily chest (premium)
Features
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Are you ready to sharpen your blade? Craft your legendary sword right now! Make as many swords as you can, of all shapes and sizes. Enjoy the real grinding experience on the screen of your phone. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Subscription options Weekly Premium offers a weekly subscription for $7.99 after a 3-day free trial. It doubles your cash reward, removes all ads and provides 1 free daily chest. End of trial period and subscription renewal This price is established for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Canceling trial period or subscription You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want in the settings if your iTunes account. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period cannot be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use elements offered in your chosen Subscription Option. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@playgendary.com Privacy Policy: http://www.playgendary.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: http://www.playgendary.com/terms-of-use/

About

Alien Run

Become an unstoppable alien invader in this action-packed survival game. Use your tentacle powers to capture fleeing humans and dominate the battlefield in an epic invasion scenario. Experience intense chases and strategic mob control as the ultimate predator.

Highlights
  • Alien invasion gameplay
  • Tentacle attack and capture
  • Mob control
  • Monster run challenges
  • Chase running humans
  • Strategic hunting
Features
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Alien Run - Tentacle Attack invites you to step into the role of an unstoppable alien invasion force in an epic battle of survival and conquest. In this thrilling alien game, you will experience a unique blend of high-stakes action and strategic mob control as you hunt down and capture fleeing humans. In Alien Run - Tentacle Attack, you are the alien invader wreaking havoc on Earth. Alien invasion has begun, and it’s your mission to attack and find the alien targets hiding among the chaos. Utilize your formidable abilities to move people, ensuring they don't escape your grasp. As humans scatter in fear, your objective is clear: kill it with fire and ensure no one escapes your wrath. Alien Isolation has never been so intense. You’re at the center of the action in this heart-pounding alien shooter running game, where every second counts. Engage in monster run challenges and face off against the most resilient of humans. Each chase is a test of your skills and adaptability in this dynamic alien invasion scenario. Alien Run - Tentacle Attack features a range of exciting gameplay elements: - Alien invasion gameplay that places you in the heart of the action. - Use your tentacle powers to attack and capture humans on the run. - Engage in killing games where you determine who dies first. - Manage mob control and navigate through monster draft scenarios as you - hunt your prey. - Participate in monster games that challenge your strategic and tactical skills. - Chase the running man and ensure no one escapes in this gripping monster run experience. With Alien Run - Tentacle Attack, you’ll find yourself deeply immersed in a running game world where the alien is the ultimate predator. Master the art of stealth and aggression to ensure a successful invasion. Will you dominate the battlefield, or will the humans manage to outwit you? Prepare yourself for an adrenaline-fueled adventure as you play the alien in this exhilarating running game chase. Alien Run - Tentacle Attack is where your alien invasion begins, and the hunt for humanity’s survival ends. Join the alien invasion—Alien Run - Tentacle Attack awaits your command!

Screenshots

Sword Maker4 screens
Alien Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sword Maker at 4.4 against Alien Run's 1.0. Sword Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (17K vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Sword Maker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Alien Run sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sword Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword Maker has 17K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Sword Maker's written reviews are positive against 6% of Alien Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sword Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, Alien Run every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sword Maker versus Alien Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSword MakerAlien Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (17K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews13.1% of reviews — better6.3% of reviews
Number of ratings17K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB132 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPlaygendary LimitedHAPPY GAME COMPANY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Sword Maker

All ratings16,632 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews251 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative80.5%

Alien Run

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative81.3%

Bugs and requests

Sword Maker

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Deleted player progress

Requested features

3 requests
  • More sword designs
  • Ability to make mistakes
  • Reduce ads or add paid option

Alien Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sword Maker

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
17 purchases

Alien Run

One-time17
  • Money Bundle 1$0.99
  • Skip It Bundle 1$0.99
  • Special Offer$0.99
Show 14 more
  • 1 day No Ads$0.99
  • Skip It Bundle 2$1.99
  • Skip It Bundle 3$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Mini Alien$5.99
  • Bundle 1$6.99
  • Bundle 3$6.99
  • Mini Alien + No Ads$8.99
  • Bundle 2$8.99
  • Money Bundle 4$9.99
  • Skip It Bundle 4$9.99
  • Bundle 4$14.99
  • Bundle 5$19.99
  • Bundle 6$39.99

Questions

Is Sword Maker free?
Sword Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alien Run free?
Alien Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sword Maker or Alien Run?
Sword Maker is rated higher. Sword Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Alien Run averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sword Maker or Alien Run have ads?
Alien Run shows ads; Sword Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, Sword Maker or Alien Run?
Sword Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alien Run every 9 days. Most recently, Sword Maker was updated on September 28, 2026 and Alien Run on August 1, 2026.

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