# Alien vs Resident Evil 4

The clearest difference is rating: Alien at 4.5 against Resident Evil 4's 3.9. Alien also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 49%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 4 sells 15 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 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Alien's written reviews are positive against 49% of Resident Evil 4's.

Alien ships an update every 2 months, Resident Evil 4 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien | Resident Evil 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews)** | [3.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resident-evil-4/id6462360082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | #196 |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 664 MB |
| 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](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien

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

**Currently charting:** #194 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 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resident-evil-4/id6462360082)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling rescue mission as a special agent tracking a kidnapped daughter to a remote European village. Experience modernized gameplay, a reimagined story, and stunning graphics in this survival horror classic. A portion of the game is available for free, with a full unlock via in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Modernized gameplay, Reimagined storyline, Vividly detailed graphics, Survival horror experience, Controller support recommended, Cross-device save data

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Attaché Case: 'Gold' | $0.99 | one-time |
| Attaché Case: 'Classic' | $0.99 | one-time |
| Charm: 'Handgun Ammo' | $0.99 | one-time |
| Charm: 'Green Herb' | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Upgrade Ticket x1 (A) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Upgrade Ticket x1 (B) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Upgrade Ticket x3 (D) | $5.29 | one-time |
| Weapon Upgrade Ticket x3 (C) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Upgrade Ticket x3 (A) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Upgrade Ticket x3 (B) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Separate Ways | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Upgrade Ticket x5 (A) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra DLC Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Base Game (With  Bonus) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Base Game | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port
- 🚀 Runs great on Mac
- 🚀 Amazing graphics and performance
- 🚀 Impressive that a console game can run on mobile
- 🚀 Flawless porting from console

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Requires internet connection to launch
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Gets very hot and drains battery quickly
- 👎 Poor touch controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain levels
- Freezing and black screen issues
- Download and installation problems
- Compatibility issues with certain Mac models

**Requested features**

- Add graphics settings and customization options
- Improve touch controls
- Support for external storage and cross-device saves
- Keyboard and mouse support
- Optimize for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien free?

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

### Is Resident Evil 4 free?

Resident Evil 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alien or Resident Evil 4?

Alien is rated higher. Alien averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Resident Evil 4 averages 3.9 from 2K ratings.

### Do Alien or Resident Evil 4 have ads?

Neither Alien nor Resident Evil 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien or Resident Evil 4?

Alien ships an update every 2 months, and Resident Evil 4 every 4 months. Most recently, Alien was updated on October 16, 2026 and Resident Evil 4 on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Alien or Resident Evil 4?

Alien currently peaks at #194 in the App Store charts, and Resident Evil 4 at #196. 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.*