Comparison

Alien vs Once Human

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

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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.

About

Once Human

Embark on a multiplayer survival adventure in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by an alien substance. Team up with friends to battle monstrous creatures, build a sanctuary, and uncover the truth behind the world's collapse. Harness supernatural powers to fight, rebuild, or dominate.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer open-world survival
  • Post-apocalyptic setting
  • Base building and customization
  • Battle monstrous aberrations
  • Harness supernatural powers
  • Team up with friends
  • Collect and train Deviation Pals
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Once Human is a Strange Worlds Survival Game set in a bizarre, apocalyptic world. Fight side by side with friends for survival resources, build your home territory, and overcome the terrifying unknown together as you uncover the truth behind the fall of the world. You were once human. Do you still hold the answer to what it means to be human? World Awakened They were buses, TVs, and chairs. Now they walk, speak, and stare. Scavenge or Die Old-world scrap keeps you alive. Anomalies power your gear and home. Squad Up Capture the Anomalies you defeat. Yesterday's enemy is tomorrow's ally. Craft Weapons Turn scrap and Anomaly power into hundreds of deadly, custom weapons. Build Your Home They chop wood, mine ore, and tend fields. This home runs on all of you. Become Them Shed your humanity. Fuse with defeated Anomalies and wield their power. Continuous Meta Pass Subscription Activation Instructions 1. MonthlyMeta Pass Activation Instructions --Subscription Period: 1 Month --Subscription Price: 4.99 USD per month 2. Other Rules --Payment: Charges will be deducted via the user's iTunes account. Payment is made upon user confirmation of purchase. --Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration. Upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription cycle. --Cancel Renewal: To cancel renewal, please operate at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends. Operation method: From the Home page, go to [Settings] —> Tap [iTunes Store & App Store] —> Tap [Apple ID], select [View Apple ID] —> [Account Settings] —> Tap [Subscriptions], then tap [Cancel Subscription]. --NetEase Games License and Service T&c: https://protocol.unisdk.easebar.com/release/latest_v487.html --NetEase Games Privacy Policy: https://protocol.unisdk.easebar.com/release/latest_v475.html

Screenshots

Alien4 screens
Once Human4 screens

Verdict

The call

Alien and Once Human both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Alien's written reviews are positive against 58% of Once Human's. Once Human's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 1.3K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Alien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Once Human sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Alien against 4.6 for Once Human. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Once Human has 17K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Alien's written reviews are positive against 58% of Once Human's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien ships an update every 2 months, Once Human monthly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Alien versus Once Human: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlienOnce Human
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings)4.6 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews — better57.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K17K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#140#54 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB3.7 GB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFeral Interactive LtdNETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD

Customer experience

Alien

All ratings1,292 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews870 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative15.3%

Once Human

All ratings16,777 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews2,303 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral11.3%
Negative31.2%

User reviews

Alien

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent port with great performance
  • 👍 Impressive graphics and visuals
  • 🎮 Smooth controls and controller support
  • 🎬 Captures the Alien franchise atmosphere well
  • 🕹️ Immersive gameplay experience

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Device overheating and battery drain issues
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🕹️ Touchscreen controls not ideal for certain gameplay elements
  • 🕰️ Long loading times and unskippable intro

Once Human

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game with immersive graphics
  • 👍 Solid gameplay mechanics
  • 💡 Unique and challenging features
  • 🎮 Enjoyable on both PC and mobile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional performance and graphics issues
  • 🔋 High storage requirements on mobile
  • 🕹️ Lack of controller support on mobile

Bugs and 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

Once Human

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Network errors preventing login
  • Stuck on character creation screen
  • Persistent bugs with garage and storage

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved mobile controls and responsiveness
  • More customization options for character and base
  • Seamless cross-platform progression

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Alien

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$14.99
16 purchases

Once Human

One-time16
  • Shining New Star Selection Pack$0.99
  • Abyssal Whale Dream Gift Pack$0.99
  • 60 Crystgin$0.99
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  • Shining Newbie Pack$0.99
  • 330 Crystgin$4.99
  • Meta Pass$4.99
  • Battle Pass (Advanced)$9.99
  • Battle Pass (Upgrade)$13.99
  • 1090 Crystgin$14.99
  • Golden Accord: Astral Ride$14.99
  • Reward Covenant$19.99
  • Battle Pass (Deluxe)$21.49
  • Battle Pass (Deluxe)$23.99
  • 2280 Crystgin$29.99
  • 3880 Crystgin$49.99
  • 7880 Crystgin$99.99

Questions

Is Alien free?
Alien is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Once Human free?
Once Human is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alien or Once Human?
Once Human is rated higher. Alien averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Once Human averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.
Do Alien or Once Human have ads?
Neither Alien nor Once Human shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alien or Once Human?
Alien ships an update every 2 months, and Once Human monthly. Most recently, Alien was updated on October 2, 2026 and Once Human on October 2, 2026.
Which is more popular, Alien or Once Human?
Alien currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and Once Human at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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