# Alien vs Asphalt Xtreme

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alien at 80% against Asphalt Xtreme's 54%. Asphalt Xtreme's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (13K vs 1.3K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Asphalt Xtreme sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Asphalt Xtreme holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Asphalt Xtreme has 13K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Alien's written reviews are positive against 54% of Asphalt Xtreme's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien | Asphalt Xtreme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asphalt-xtreme/id1590574622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.7% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien

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

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


### Asphalt Xtreme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asphalt-xtreme/id1590574622)

Experience extreme off-road racing across diverse global locations. Choose from a variety of powerful vehicles and customize them to dominate. Compete against up to eight players in thrilling free-for-alls and conquer numerous career events and challenges.

**Highlights:** Extreme off-road racing, Diverse vehicle selection, Global race locations, Multiplayer free-for-alls, Vehicle customization and upgrades, Multiple game modes and challenges

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🎮 Fun and addictive
- 💸 No microtransactions
- 🎉 Glad the game is back

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and sync issues
- 🕹️ Poor controller support
- 🕰️ Grindy progression
- 💰 Difficult to upgrade cars
- 🤖 Unfair AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues with limited time events
- Game progress/data loss
- Steering/control issues after updates
- Compatibility problems on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve progression system
- Expand car selection
- Fix limited time event sync issues
- Optimize for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien free?

Alien is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Asphalt Xtreme free?

Asphalt Xtreme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alien or Asphalt Xtreme?

Asphalt Xtreme is rated higher. Alien averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Asphalt Xtreme averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Alien or Asphalt Xtreme have ads?

Neither Alien nor Asphalt Xtreme shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien or Asphalt Xtreme?

Alien ships an update every 2 months, and Asphalt Xtreme every 2 months. Most recently, Alien was updated on October 20, 2026 and Asphalt Xtreme on October 21, 2026.

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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.*