# Space Runner vs Alien Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Runner at 100% against Alien Run's 6%. Space Runner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 17). Alien Run's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Run sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Space Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Runner has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Space Runner's written reviews are positive against 6% of Alien Run's.

Space Runner ships an update every 3 weeks, Alien Run every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Runner | Alien Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-runner-shoot-em-up/id1591673602/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-run-tentacle-attack/id6480405768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Garofalo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587234652) | [HAPPY GAME COMPANY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523367113) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-runner-shoot-em-up/id1591673602)

Engage in a retro-style space shooter with endless enemy waves and increasing difficulty. Collect power-ups, unlock unique ships with different bullet and shield colors, and compete for global high scores in this vibrant, colorful game.

**Highlights:** Endless enemy waves, Progressive difficulty increase, Variety of power-ups, Unique ship customization, Global high scores, Retro graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alien Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-run-tentacle-attack/id6480405768)

Become an unstoppable alien invader in this action-packed survival game. Use your tentacle powers to capture fleeing humans and dominate the battlefield in an epic invasion scenario. Experience intense chases and strategic mob control as the ultimate predator.

**Highlights:** Alien invasion gameplay, Tentacle attack and capture, Mob control, Monster run challenges, Chase running humans, Strategic hunting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 day No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Alien | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mini Alien + No Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Money Bundle 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 6 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Runner free?

Space Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alien Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Runner or Alien Run?

Space Runner is rated higher. Space Runner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Alien Run averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Space Runner or Alien Run have ads?

Both Space Runner and Alien Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Runner or Alien Run?

Space Runner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alien Run every 9 days. Most recently, Space Runner was updated on October 9, 2026 and Alien Run on October 15, 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.*