# VITRIOL vs Looking for Aliens

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | VITRIOL | Looking for Aliens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitriol/id1517052131/reviews) | **[4.9 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-for-aliens/id6670402289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **147** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | #75 |
| Size | 214 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Broken Rules](https://appshunter.io/developer/394127428) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### VITRIOL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitriol/id1517052131)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Looking for Aliens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-for-aliens/id6670402289)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Casual, #86 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Detailed and interactive
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Lots of levels and content
- 👍 Reminds users of other popular games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches in certain levels preventing progress
- 🎨 Muted color palette not preferred by all users

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Improve visibility of item list at the bottom
- Add a dark mode option


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