# Alien vs Once Human

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.

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.

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.

Alien ships an update every 2 months, Once Human monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien | Once Human |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews) | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-human/id1573906210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.7% of reviews** | 57.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #151 | **#52** |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) | [NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225410) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Once Human

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-human/id1573906210)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Adventure, #61 Top Free · Adventure, #62 Top Free · Role Playing, #101 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Network errors preventing login
- Stuck on character creation screen
- Persistent bugs with garage and storage

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Alien or Once Human?

Alien currently peaks at #151 in the App Store charts, and Once Human at #52. 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.*