# Edge vs Looking for Aliens

The clearest difference is monetization model: Looking for Aliens at ad-supported against Edge's paid. Looking for Aliens also leads on chart position (#63 vs unranked). Edge's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Edge costs $2.99 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 Edge against 4.9 for Looking for Aliens. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 131 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 94% and 93% positive.

Edge ships an update every 3 months, Looking for Aliens daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Edge | Looking for Aliens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge/id300896018/reviews) | **[4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-for-aliens/id6670402289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 92.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#63** |
| Size | 28 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobigame](https://appshunter.io/developer/300896021) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Edge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge/id300896018)

Develop telekinetic strength by pushing a Cube through a geometric universe. This game combines platforms, enigmas, and reflexes for a rich and comprehensive experience. It features 48 challenging levels plus 17 bonus levels, and 19 unique tunes.

**Highlights:** Develop telekinetic strength, Push a Cube in a geometric universe, Platforms, enigmas, and reflexes, 48 challenging levels, 17 bonus levels, 19 unique tunes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent game design
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and music
- 🕹️ Responsive and intuitive controls
- 🤯 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🔄 High replay value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be frustrating
- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions on certain mechanics
- 🕰️ Some levels feel repetitive
- 🔍 Difficulty locating hidden elements

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Level editor and sharing capabilities
- Improved camera angles and visibility
- Customizable control schemes


### Looking for Aliens

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

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Casual, #76 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 Edge free?

Edge costs $2.99, 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, Edge or Looking for Aliens?

Looking for Aliens is rated higher. Edge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Looking for Aliens averages 4.9 from 131 ratings.

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

Neither Edge nor Looking for Aliens shows ads.

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

Edge ships an update every 3 months, and Looking for Aliens daily. Most recently, Edge was updated on October 17, 2026 and Looking for Aliens on October 16, 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.*