# Alien vs Squid Game

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alien at 80% against Squid Game's 45%. Alien also leads on chart position (#159 vs unranked). Squid Game's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (40K vs 1.3K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Squid Game holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squid Game has 40K 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 45% of Squid Game'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, Squid Game every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien | Squid Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews) | **[4.8 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-game-unleashed/id6498719476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 45.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| 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:** #159 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


### Squid Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-game-unleashed/id6498719476)

Experience thrilling multiplayer survival games inspired by a popular series. Compete in deadly challenges, form crews, and customize your character to outlast opponents. No subscription required to play.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer battle royale, Iconic game challenges, Crew formation and chat, Character customization, Unlockable games and features, Special items for competitive edge

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Captures the essence of Squid Game
- 🎨 Great visuals and character customization
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and server problems
- 🕹️ Unresponsive and glitchy controls
- 🔍 Lack of controller support
- 💰 Unfair ranking system and trophy loss

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Inconsistent game mechanics (e.g., Red Light, Green Light)
- Inability to progress past certain levels due to glitches
- Incorrect tracking of weekly objectives

**Requested features**

- Add more original games from the Squid Game series
- Implement a friends list and party system
- Introduce a leaderboard and competitive modes
- Improve the difficulty and variety of the games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien free?

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

### Is Squid Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alien or Squid Game?

Squid Game is rated higher. Alien averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Squid Game averages 4.8 from 40K ratings.

### Do Alien or Squid Game have ads?

Neither Alien nor Squid Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien or Squid Game?

Alien ships an update every 2 months, and Squid Game every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alien was updated on October 12, 2026 and Squid Game on October 13, 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.*