Comparison

VITRIOL vs Looking for Aliens

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

Head to head
About

VITRIOL

Embark on a narrative-driven word puzzle adventure through a bureaucratic labyrinth. Uncover hidden meanings, make impactful choices, and escape the system. This game offers a unique blend of interactive literature and challenging puzzles.

Highlights
  • Interactive literature by Charlene Putney
  • 66 challenging word puzzles
  • Storytelling narrative
  • Choice-driven gameplay
  • Designed for short bursts
Features
Currently charting
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VITRIOL is a storytelling word puzzle game where you journey into, and hopefully out of, a bureaucratic nightmare. As the story unfolds, you can find hidden answers within the words and escape between the lines.  The choices you make hold up a mirror to your actions in the real world. Are you guilty of being yourself? It's up to you to find out. Features – Interactive literature: Written by acclaimed writer Charlene Putney. – A long exciting road to travel: 66 challenging word puzzles. – Aware of its place in the world: Made for short bursts of gameplay. – Food for the brain, not only the thumb: Take as much time as you need.

About

Looking for Aliens

Embark on a humorous hidden-object adventure from an extraterrestrial perspective. Explore vibrant, hand-drawn scenes filled with quirky items and lighthearted puzzles. Uncover the absurdities of Earth life through alien eyes and enjoy an engaging experience with hints and extras.

Highlights
  • Interactive animated scenes
  • Alien perspective humor
  • Beautiful hand-drawn artwork
  • Accessible intuitive controls
  • Hidden object hunting
  • Side quests and extras
Features
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Curious about how aliens view our world? Looking for Aliens takes you on an unforgettable journey where you uncover the strange, funny, and sometimes absurd truth about life on Earth—all through extraterrestrial eyes. Explore colorful scenes packed with surprises, humor, and easy puzzles in this hidden-object game. From secret alien outposts to bustling human cities, each level invites you to explore a world where nothing is quite as it seems. With over 25 hand-drawn locations and hundreds of quirky objects to find, the game’s colorful art style and creative settings will keep you hooked for hours. Explore each scene at your own pace, hunting for objects and uncovering hidden surprises. Need help? Use the built-in hints system to keep moving without losing the thrill of discovery. Key Features • Interactive Gameplay: Dive into richly animated scenes where every tap unveils a surprise or a fun detail. • Lighthearted Humor: Laugh along with clever insights into how aliens might interpret Earth’s oddities. • Beautiful Artwork: Lose yourself in bright, intricate visuals designed to captivate players of all ages. • Accessible Design: Whether you’re a beginner or a hidden-object pro, the game’s intuitive controls and flexible difficulty settings make it easy to enjoy. • Plenty of Extras: Beyond the main objectives, there are side quests and scattered surprises waiting to be discovered. Over 250 unique items to find in diverse locations. A mix of challenging puzzles and lighthearted gameplay. 25 hand-drawn locations Perfect for all kind of players Embark on a journey like no other, filled with laughs, surprises, and endless fun. Download Looking for Aliens now and discover why this quirky hidden-object game is out of this world! Looking for Aliens was developed by Yustas Game Studio.

Screenshots

VITRIOL4 screens
Looking for Aliens4 screens

Verdict

The call

VITRIOL and Looking for Aliens both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Looking for Aliens's written reviews are positive against 67% of VITRIOL's. Looking for Aliens also leads on ratings volume (147 vs 4) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). VITRIOL's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On rating, update cadence, ads 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

VITRIOL costs $4.99 and Looking for Aliens $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for VITRIOL against 4.9 for Looking for Aliens. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Looking for Aliens has 147 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of VITRIOL's written reviews are positive against 93% of Looking for Aliens's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VITRIOL ships an update fortnightly, Looking for Aliens daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
VITRIOL versus Looking for Aliens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVITRIOLLooking for Aliens
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)4.9 (147 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4147 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#38 — better#75
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB437 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBroken RulesPlug In Digital

Customer experience

VITRIOL

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Looking for Aliens

All ratings131 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%

Bugs and requests

VITRIOL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Looking for Aliens

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitch in levels 3 and 5 where tapping the correct object does not register
  • Incompatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve visibility of item list at the bottom
  • Add a dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

VITRIOL

No in-app purchases

None

Looking for Aliens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VITRIOL free?
VITRIOL costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Looking for Aliens free?
Looking for Aliens costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VITRIOL or Looking for Aliens?
Looking for Aliens is rated higher. VITRIOL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Looking for Aliens averages 4.9 from 147 ratings.
Do VITRIOL or Looking for Aliens have ads?
Neither VITRIOL nor Looking for Aliens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VITRIOL or Looking for Aliens?
VITRIOL ships an update fortnightly, and Looking for Aliens daily. Most recently, VITRIOL was updated on November 7, 2026 and Looking for Aliens on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, VITRIOL or Looking for Aliens?
VITRIOL currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and Looking for Aliens at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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