# Sword Maker vs Alien Run

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sword Maker | Alien Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-maker/id1502398671/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-run-tentacle-attack/id6480405768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **13.1% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [HAPPY GAME COMPANY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523367113) |

## What reviewers say

### Sword Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-maker/id1502398671)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙂 Fun game concept
- 👍 Decent gameplay
- 💡 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Choppy controls
- 🤔 Lack of challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Deleted player progress

**Requested features**

- More sword designs
- Ability to make mistakes
- Reduce ads or add paid option


### Alien Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-run-tentacle-attack/id6480405768)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 day No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Alien | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mini Alien + No Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Money Bundle 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 6 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*