# Alien vs RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard

The clearest difference is rating: Alien at 4.5 against RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard's 4.1. Alien also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 57%) and chart position (#147 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 RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alien holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 432 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Alien's written reviews are positive against 57% of RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard's.

Alien ships an update every 2 months, RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien | RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews)** | [4.1 (432 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resident-evil-7-biohazard/id1640629241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 432 |
| Positive reviews | **79.7% of reviews** | 57.0% 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 | **#147** | — |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) | [CAPCOM Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien

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

**Currently charting:** #147 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


### RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resident-evil-7-biohazard/id1640629241)

Experience a new era of survival horror from a terrifying first-person perspective. Explore a desolate farmhouse, fight for survival, and immerse yourself in a world of fear. A portion of the game is available for free, with a full unlock via in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** First-person perspective, Survival horror gameplay, Immersive atmosphere, Visceral horror experience, Save data sync across devices

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base Game | $19.99 | one-time |
| DLC Pack | $20.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Runs smoothly
- 🚀 Great performance
- 🚀 Stable
- 🚀 Flawless port
- 👍 Amazing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Sync issues with iCloud
- 🐛 Graphical bugs (Mia's hair, lip sync)
- 🔋 Requires internet connection to play
- 💰 Expensive for a 7-year-old game

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when changing settings
- Inability to progress due to interaction button glitch
- Crashes after VHS tapes
- Saves not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- More graphics options and settings
- FPS limiter
- Controller support
- Larger text for mobile devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien free?

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

### Is RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard free?

RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alien or RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard?

Alien is rated higher. Alien averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard averages 4.1 from 432 ratings.

### Do Alien or RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard have ads?

Neither Alien nor RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien or RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard?

Alien ships an update every 2 months, and RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard every 3 months. Most recently, Alien was updated on October 27, 2026 and RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard on October 27, 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.*