# Railbound vs Looking for Aliens

Railbound and Looking for Aliens both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Looking for Aliens's written reviews are positive against 80% of Railbound's. Looking for Aliens also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Railbound's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Railbound costs $4.99 and Looking for Aliens $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Railbound against 4.9 for Looking for Aliens. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119 and 145 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Railbound's written reviews are positive against 93% of Looking for Aliens's.

Railbound ships an update every 3 days, Looking for Aliens daily. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Railbound | Looking for Aliens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railbound/id1636439801/reviews) | **[4.9 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-for-aliens/id6670402289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 119 | **145** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | #78 |
| Size | 229 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Afterburn Lukasz Spierewka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417966885) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Railbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railbound/id1636439801)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Casual, #74 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A cozy puzzle game where you guide two dogs on a global train adventure. Bend and connect railways to help carriages reach the locomotive safely, navigating over 240 unique challenges across diverse landscapes. Enjoy a relaxing experience with charming visuals and a soothing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Bend and connect railways, Over 240 clever puzzles, Train-inspired mechanics (tunnels, barriers, switches), Comic-book-inspired visuals, Relaxing original soundtrack, Pick up cute friends

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Looking for Aliens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-for-aliens/id6670402289)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Paid · Casual, #92 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on a humorous hidden-object adventure from an extraterrestrial perspective. Explore vibrant, hand-drawn scenes filled with quirky items and lighthearted puzzles. Uncover the absurdities of Earth life through alien eyes and enjoy an engaging experience with hints and extras.

**Highlights:** Interactive animated scenes, Alien perspective humor, Beautiful hand-drawn artwork, Accessible intuitive controls, Hidden object hunting, Side quests and extras

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Detailed and interactive
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Lots of levels and content
- 👍 Reminds users of other popular games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches in certain levels preventing progress
- 🎨 Muted color palette not preferred by all users

**Reported bugs**

- Glitch in levels 3 and 5 where tapping the correct object does not register
- Incompatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Improve visibility of item list at the bottom
- Add a dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Railbound free?

Railbound costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Looking for Aliens free?

Looking for Aliens costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Railbound or Looking for Aliens?

Looking for Aliens is rated higher. Railbound averages 4.8 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Looking for Aliens averages 4.9 from 145 ratings.

### Do Railbound or Looking for Aliens have ads?

Neither Railbound nor Looking for Aliens shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Railbound or Looking for Aliens?

Railbound ships an update every 3 days, and Looking for Aliens daily. Most recently, Railbound was updated on October 30, 2026 and Looking for Aliens on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Railbound or Looking for Aliens?

Railbound currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and Looking for Aliens at #78. 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.*