Comparison

Zombie Motion vs Alien

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

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About

Zombie Motion

Guide a lovable zombie through 16 handcrafted worlds filled with puzzles, secrets, and unexpected challenges. Enjoy stunning visuals with HDR and SSR, and a distraction-free, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • 16 handcrafted worlds
  • Mind-bending puzzles
  • Hidden secrets
  • Dynamic landscapes
  • Refined swipe controls
  • HDR & SSR graphics
  • Game Center integration
Features
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Embark on a Thrilling Puzzle-Platformer Adventure in Zombie Motion! Get ready to guide a lovable zombie through 16 handcrafted worlds, each packed with unpredictable challenges, mind-bending puzzles, and hidden secrets. From daring escapes to surreal encounters, Zombie Motion offers an unforgettable journey where no two moments are the same. FEATURES THAT SET ZOMBIE MOTION APART: - Dynamic Worlds: Traverse stunning landscapes ranging from eerie forests to treacherous pyramids, and face off against colossal skeletons and other unexpected surprises. - Endless Mysteries: Uncover secrets, master traps, and explore levels that reward both skill and curiosity. - Refined Controls: Swipe to move and jump, with intuitive interactions for pushing, dragging, and solving puzzles. Enhanced Graphics & Immersive Options: - HDR & SSR: Enjoy brilliant visuals with high dynamic range lighting and screen space reflections. - Ciné Mode (iPad Exclusive): Experience wide-screen gameplay for a cinematic feel. - Customizable Aesthetics: Switch to grayscale for a unique atmosphere or adjust resolution for smooth gameplay on older devices. A CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY AND CHALLENGE Developed over three years with more than 3,000 hours of dedication, Zombie Motion is a labor of love by indie developer Philipp Roger. This update includes a complete UI rework and an exciting new video sequence, taking the experience to the next level. NO ADS. NO DATA TRACKING. YOUR GAME FOREVER. Your privacy matters. Zombie Motion contains no ads, no in-app purchases, and collects no data. It’s yours to enjoy, distraction-free. JOIN THE COMMUNITY: - Game Center Integration: Track your progress, uncover achievements, and compare your skills with players worldwide. - Replayability: With so many secrets to find, every playthrough feels fresh and exciting. If you’re looking for a game that’s quirky, challenging, and full of surprises, Zombie Motion is your next adventure. Download now and dive into a side-scrolling experience unlike any other!

About

Alien

Embark on a terrifying quest for survival aboard a space station. Unprepared and underequipped, you must use your wits and courage to escape an unknown menace. Experience a faithful mobile replication of the classic survival horror game, complete with AAA visuals and an arresting narrative.

Highlights
  • Survival horror gameplay
  • Stealth and evasion mechanics
  • Resource scavenging and crafting
  • Touchscreen controls with customization
  • Gamepad and mouse/keyboard support
  • Faithful mobile replication of AAA visuals
  • Includes all DLC content
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READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. When she left Earth, Ellen Ripley promised her daughter she would return home to celebrate her 11th birthday. She never made it. Fifteen years later, Amanda Ripley learns that the flight recorder from her mother’s ship has been recovered. Amanda enters Sevastopol space station to finally solve the mystery of her mother’s disappearance, only to confront an unknown menace. Engage in a terrifying quest for survival as you navigate the labyrinthine Sevastopol station. Unprepared and underequipped, you will need all your wits and daring to get out alive. TWO MISSIONS FREE Play missions 1 and 2 for free, then unlock the complete game and all DLC via a single in-app purchase. A SURVIVAL HORROR MASTERPIECE The stunning AAA visuals, arresting narrative and terrifying atmosphere of Creative Assembly’s classic – faithfully replicated on mobile. This is the complete survival horror experience brought to mobile without compromise. TAILORED FOR MOBILE Run, hide and survive using a redesigned interface, offering total touchscreen control and full customisation options. Resize and reposition on-screen buttons and joysticks, or play with a gamepad or any iPadOS-compatible mouse & keyboard. INSPIRED BY THE 1979 FILM ‘ALIEN’ A game that returns to the roots of Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror masterpiece, using its atmosphere, art direction and production values to deliver the same terrifying thrills. IMPROVISE AND SURVIVE Explore Sevastopol station and scavenge for hidden resources, crafting items and tech to improvise weapons and deterrents against the ultimate threat. ADAPT TO THE ALIEN’S MOVES To evade the Alien as it hunts you down, make calculated moves and use your environment, from crawling through ventilation ducts to hiding in the shadows. THE COMPLETE COLLECTION Buy the full game with all seven DLCs included, such as ‘Last Survivor’ — a recreation of Ellen Ripley’s final mission on board the Nostromo. === Alien: Isolation requires iOS 16.5 or later and 11GB of storage. For installation we recommend having at least 22GB of free space. Supported iPhones: • iPhone 8 Plus • iPhone X and later • iPhone SE 2 (2020) and later Supported iPads: • iPad mini 5 (2019) and later • iPad Air 3 (2019) and later • iPad 7 (2019) and later • iPad Pro 1st gen (2015), 12.9" model only • iPad Pro 2nd gen (2017) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2024 20th Century Studios. Alien: Isolation game software, excluding 20th Century Studios elements © SEGA. Originally developed by The Creative Assembly Limited. Creative Assembly and the Creative Assembly logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of The Creative Assembly Limited. SEGA and the SEGA logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Zombie Motion4 screens
Alien4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Alien at Free against Zombie Motion's $5.99. Alien also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). Zombie Motion's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Alien is free to download; Zombie Motion costs $5.99 up front. Alien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zombie Motion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zombie Motion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Motion ships an update every 6 weeks, Alien every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zombie Motion versus Alien: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie MotionAlien
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews—79.7% of reviews
Number of ratings11.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size861 MB1.9 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPhilippe ZayFeral Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

Zombie Motion

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Alien

All ratings1,292 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews875 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.3%

Bugs and requests

Zombie Motion

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Alien

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Certain puzzles/objectives not triggering correctly
  • Sound issues like audio cutting out
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more graphics/performance options
  • Improve auto-save and checkpoint system
  • Implement Magic Keyboard support
  • Include Chinese language support

In-app purchases

None

Zombie Motion

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Alien

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is Zombie Motion free?
Zombie Motion costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alien free?
Alien is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Motion or Alien?
Zombie Motion is rated higher. Zombie Motion averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Alien averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Zombie Motion or Alien have ads?
Neither Zombie Motion nor Alien shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Motion or Alien?
Zombie Motion ships an update every 6 weeks, and Alien every 2 months. Most recently, Zombie Motion was updated on November 3, 2026 and Alien on November 7, 2026.

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