# Alien vs Into the Dead 2

The clearest difference is rating: Into the Dead 2 at 4.8 against Alien's 4.5. Into the Dead 2 also leads on ratings volume (9.3K vs 1.3K). Alien's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 66%) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). 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 Into the Dead 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Into the Dead 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Into the Dead 2 has 9.3K 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 66% of Into the Dead 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Alien ships an update every 2 months, Into the Dead 2 every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien | Into the Dead 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-dead-2-unleashed/id1607178247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **9.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.7% of reviews** | 66.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| 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)

**Currently charting:** #189 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


### Into the Dead 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-dead-2-unleashed/id1607178247)

Survive a zombie apocalypse by any means necessary in this action shooter. Armed with powerful weapons, you'll face relentless zombie threats across diverse environments.  Unravel an evolving story and overcome challenges to protect your family and escape the undead horde.

**Highlights:** Evolving story with multiple chapters and stages, Unlock and upgrade powerful weapons and ammo, Varied gameplay including vehicle and on-foot combat, Multiple immersive environments, Ever-increasing zombie threats, Daily and special event modes, Loyal canine companions

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🚀 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Interesting side stories
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 👍 Variety of weapons and upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with events and rewards
- 🐛 Glitches causing progress loss
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Weapon and companion selection bugs
- 🐛 Inconsistent event resets

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to select two weapons
- Falling through the map
- Incorrect button mapping for controllers
- Inability to earn event rewards
- Progress reset after login issues

**Requested features**

- Add a survival mode
- Improve challenge design
- Implement controller support
- Add more interactive elements
- Expand the storyline


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien free?

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

### Is Into the Dead 2 free?

Into the Dead 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alien or Into the Dead 2?

Into the Dead 2 is rated higher. Alien averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Into the Dead 2 averages 4.8 from 9.3K ratings.

### Do Alien or Into the Dead 2 have ads?

Neither Alien nor Into the Dead 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien or Into the Dead 2?

Alien ships an update every 2 months, and Into the Dead 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Alien was updated on September 25, 2026 and Into the Dead 2 on September 25, 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.*