Comparison

Alien Escape vs Shadow Assault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Alien Escape

Defend your alien babies from waves of Earth invaders as a brave alien father. Tap to aim and shoot, building powerful combos to survive intense arcade battles and fight your way back home. Explore multiple environments and use a variety of powerful weapons against diverse enemy types.

Highlights
  • Tap to aim and shoot
  • Build powerful combos
  • Powerful weapons arsenal
  • 15+ enemy types
  • Multiple unique environments
  • Combo-based scoring
Features
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An alien family crash-lands on Earth. As a brave alien father, defend your babies from waves of invaders and fight your way back home! Tap to aim, shoot, and survive as long as you can. Build powerful combos, defeat enemies, and protect your alien family through intense arcade battles. Features: • Powerful weapons Use laser guns, sonic cannons, missiles, and more to stop waves of attackers. • 15+ enemy types Battle against agents, scientists, spy robots, helicopters, and other Earth invaders. • Multiple environments Defend your family across five unique locations, including the alien home planet. • Combo-based scoring Chain your attacks together to earn higher scores and challenge yourself. How long can you survive? Protect your alien babies and help your family find a way home!

About

Shadow Assault

Features
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Duke, the elite soldier, is tasked with a covert operation to assassinate the enemy commander at their headquarters. Armed with a secret map of the area and an arsenal of powerful weapons, he's ready to infiltrate and conquer. Tap the "Battle" button to engage enemies and dive into the action. Choose from three thrilling mission types: - Kill: Eliminate specific targets. - Time: Survive against waves of foes for a set duration. - Marching: Advance a required distance through hostile territory. Complete missions to conquer areas, earn rewards, and unlock the next zone. Don't forget to visit the Armory to upgrade your weapons! Available firearms include: Handgun, M3 Submachine Gun, Shotgun, M1921 Submachine Gun, Welder, Sniper Rifle, Bazooka, Laser Gun, and Gauss Rifle. Each weapon can be upgraded in two key attributes, from Level 0 to Level 9, for maximum firepower. [Gameplay Controls] - Tap the "Left" and "Right" buttons to move. - Hold and drag the shooting panel to aim and fire at precise angles. - Tap the Jump button for a leap—double-tap for a double jump! - Your shield absorbs damage until depleted, then recharges quickly. - If your health hits zero, it's game over. Choose "Revive" to continue from where you left off, or "Return" to restock ammo and upgrade gear. - Tap weapon icons to switch between your arsenal on the fly. Download now and join Duke in this high-stakes adventure!

Screenshots

Alien Escape2 screens
Shadow Assault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Alien Escape at none against Shadow Assault's shown. Alien Escape also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 80 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Escape ships an update every 2 weeks, Shadow Assault every 80 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Alien Escape versus Shadow Assault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien EscapeShadow Assault
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 80 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB117 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNebula Soft Inc.ZIROTEK Corp.

In-app purchases

None

Alien Escape

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow Assault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alien Escape free?
Alien Escape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Assault free?
Shadow Assault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alien Escape or Shadow Assault have ads?
Shadow Assault shows ads; Alien Escape does not.
Which is updated more often, Alien Escape or Shadow Assault?
Alien Escape ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shadow Assault every 80 months. Most recently, Alien Escape was updated on October 7, 2026 and Shadow Assault on September 29, 2026.

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