# Alien Guest vs Locust (Early Access)

The clearest difference is rating: Alien Guest at 4.2 against Locust (Early Access)'s 1.0. Alien Guest also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Locust (Early Access)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Guest sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Locust (Early Access) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alien Guest holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien Guest has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alien Guest ships an update every 3 weeks, Locust (Early Access) every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Guest | Locust (Early Access) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-guest/id1590162569/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locust-early-access/id1613459053/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STM GAMES FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703719097) | [ODAI SAWAFTEH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613459055) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Guest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-guest/id1590162569)

Guide an alien guest through challenging environments and obstacles to return home. Pilot a flying saucer, dodge enemies, and navigate treacherous terrains. Upgrade your ship and unlock new characters to enhance your journey.

**Highlights:** Pilot a flying saucer, Dodge enemies, Navigate gorges and jungles, Explore diverse locations, Upgrade flying saucers, Unlock new characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Polar night | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tropical forest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Desert | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |


### Locust (Early Access)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locust-early-access/id1613459053)

Direct a swarm to consume plants by drawing paths. Defend your crops and raid enemy bases in this unique multiplayer arcade game. Compete globally against other players in a strategic battle for survival.

**Highlights:** Draw paths to direct swarm, Eat trees and plants, Build defenses, Steal from others, Multiplayer PVP, Global competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunch of leaves | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Guest free?

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

### Is Locust (Early Access) free?

Locust (Early Access) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alien Guest or Locust (Early Access)?

Alien Guest is rated higher. Alien Guest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Locust (Early Access) averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Alien Guest or Locust (Early Access) have ads?

Alien Guest shows ads; Locust (Early Access) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Guest or Locust (Early Access)?

Alien Guest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Locust (Early Access) every 6 months. Most recently, Alien Guest was updated on October 27, 2026 and Locust (Early Access) on October 20, 2026.

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