Comparison

Absorbing Run vs AlienSwarms

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Absorbing Run

Transform into various materials and energy forms to navigate challenging obstacles. Master your unique abilities to overcome every level and achieve victory in this dynamic game.

Highlights
  • Transform into gases, liquids, solids, and energy
  • Overcome obstacles with unique abilities
  • Dynamic gameplay mechanics
  • Challenging levels
  • Victory-focused progression
Features
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You have the power to take the form of any material or energy that you touch: gases, liquids, solids, or even energy sources. Use your power wisely to overcome the obstacles on your path and be victorious!

About

AlienSwarms

Experience intense arcade survival against intelligent alien swarms that adapt and transform the battlefield. Dodge, adapt, and endure as the enemies evolve their tactics and trigger game-altering events. This fast-paced shooter offers quick, addictive runs with simple controls and deep strategic challenges.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Swarm AI
  • Ritual System
  • Word Rituals
  • Pure Arcade Survival
  • Simple Controls, Deep Challenge
  • Fast, Addictive Runs
Features
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Survive relentless waves of alien drones in this fast-paced arcade action game where the swarm moves with eerie intelligence—and ritualistic purpose. Dodge. Adapt. Endure. Because the longer you survive… the more the rules change. At first, it feels manageable. Then the formations tighten. The patterns shift. Then you notice the eyes. Every drone in the swarm is watching you now—glowing, deliberate, aware. And then it begins. They don't just attack anymore. They transform the battlefield. ~ FEATURES Dynamic Swarm AI Enemies don't just chase you—they organize, surround, and evolve in real time. Ritual System The swarm triggers gameplay-altering events that reshape each run in unexpected ways. Word Rituals They don't just move—they communicate. Watch the swarm form ominous messages mid-game. The Eye (NEW in 3.0) Survive long enough, and the swarm assembles into something far worse than a formation. It watches. It tracks. It burns. Your Ship, Reborn (NEW in 3.0) A new look for your pilot—an alert face, a glowing steering belt that reads every move you make. Every Victory, Celebrated (NEW in 3.0) Beat your best score and watch the sky light up. You earned it. Pure Arcade Survival No filler. No downtime. Just escalating intensity. Simple Controls, Deep Challenge Easy to pick up. Brutal to master. Fast, Addictive Runs Quick sessions that turn into "just one more try." ~ STRATEGY MATTERS Stay moving—or get surrounded Read the swarm before it closes in Adapt when the rituals begin Survive long enough to face what's watching They are watching. ~ VERSION 3.0 – MAJOR UPDATE New: The Eye—a dangerous boss encounter with tracking beams and fiery impacts New: A redesigned player ship with an expressive face and glowing steering bel New: Every enemy drone now bears glowing, menacing eyes New: Fireworks celebration when you beat your high score Improved: Difficulty balance, ad experience, and overall stability Numerous bug fixes and polish ~ AI HOOK This isn't just another shooter. The swarm feels alive. It adapts. It signals. And now, it watches. Can you survive when the game turns against you? Enjoyed ALIENSWARMS? I also made METEORIC and DEFENDER REBORN, two classic arcade tributes reborn for modern touch screens -- both available on the App Store. Icons by Twemoji, licensed under CC-BY 4.0.

Screenshots

Absorbing Run4 screens
AlienSwarms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AlienSwarms at 5.0 against Absorbing Run's 1.0. Absorbing Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AlienSwarms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Absorbing Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AlienSwarms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Absorbing Run versus AlienSwarms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsorbing RunAlienSwarms
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB116 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPixel Envision Ltd.Mark Mangieri

Customer experience

Absorbing Run

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

AlienSwarms

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Absorbing Run

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AlienSwarms

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Absorbing Run free?
Absorbing Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlienSwarms free?
AlienSwarms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Absorbing Run or AlienSwarms?
AlienSwarms is rated higher. Absorbing Run averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AlienSwarms averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Absorbing Run or AlienSwarms have ads?
Both Absorbing Run and AlienSwarms show ads.

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