# Alien Tentacles vs Idle Alien Octopus

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Alien Octopus at 4.7 against Alien Tentacles's 1.0. Idle Alien Octopus also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 1). Alien Tentacles's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 22 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Tentacles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Idle Alien Octopus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Alien Octopus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Alien Octopus has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alien Tentacles ships an update every 8 months, Idle Alien Octopus every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Tentacles | Idle Alien Octopus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-tentacles-attack-master/id1672661152/reviews) | **[4.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-alien-octopus-tycoon-game/id6444157833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FRIENDLY APPS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514360327) | [Nikita Subachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447777375) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Tentacles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-tentacles-attack-master/id1672661152)

Control a tentacled alien in a fast-paced survival adventure. Use powerful tentacles to defeat waves of enemies and dodge incoming fire. Experience pulse-pounding gameplay as you guide the alien to victory.

**Highlights:** Tentacle combat mechanics, Wave-based enemy encounters, Bullet dodging gameplay, Fast-paced action, Survival challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked! | $19.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $39.99 | per month |


### Idle Alien Octopus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-alien-octopus-tycoon-game/id6444157833)

Control an octopus and evolve it into a fearsome sea monster. Hunt and consume everything in sight, from fish and humans to ships and even spacecraft, to grow stronger and explore vast underwater and outer space environments. Upgrade your creature's abilities to dominate the ocean and beyond.

**Highlights:** Octopus hunting simulation, Evolve into a legendary sea creature, Explore diverse 3D environments, Upgrade creature stats and abilities, Idle mechanics with auto-swimming, Boss fights and underwater battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Tentacles free?

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

### Is Idle Alien Octopus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alien Tentacles or Idle Alien Octopus?

Idle Alien Octopus is rated higher. Alien Tentacles averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Idle Alien Octopus averages 4.7 from 33 ratings.

### Do Alien Tentacles or Idle Alien Octopus have ads?

Both Alien Tentacles and Idle Alien Octopus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Tentacles or Idle Alien Octopus?

Alien Tentacles ships an update every 8 months, and Idle Alien Octopus every 22 months. Most recently, Alien Tentacles was updated on October 9, 2026 and Idle Alien Octopus on October 27, 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.*