Comparison

Kosmo Spin vs Looking for Aliens

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

Head to head
About

Kosmo Spin

Embark on a cosmic quest to defend breakfast from an alien invader. Spin the universe to deflect incoming projectiles and save your planet's treats. Enjoy simple controls and two engaging game modes.

Highlights
  • Circular arcade gameplay
  • Simple, intuitive controls
  • Endless high score mode
  • Epic quest mode
  • Online leaderboards
  • Achievements
Features
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Throughout the cosmos a distress call is heard... ”HELP US! FOR SOME REASON A FLYING SAUCER IS TRYING TO STEAL OUR BREAKFAST.” Set out on a not so epic quest to save extra terrestrial muffins, space cups of coffee and alien toasts from the evil invader. Spin the universe at the tip of your fingers to defend your planet from eightballs and watermelons by deflecting them right back in to eternity! - A one of a kind circular arcade game! Controls so simple your dog could play it!* - Two different game modes: Beat your own highscore in the endless mode or accept epic quests by weird people you don't know in the quest mode! - Online leaderboards & achievements on Game Center! *Dog must have developed fingers to play Kosmo Spin.

About

Looking for Aliens

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
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Curious about how aliens view our world? Looking for Aliens takes you on an unforgettable journey where you uncover the strange, funny, and sometimes absurd truth about life on Earth—all through extraterrestrial eyes. Explore colorful scenes packed with surprises, humor, and easy puzzles in this hidden-object game. From secret alien outposts to bustling human cities, each level invites you to explore a world where nothing is quite as it seems. With over 25 hand-drawn locations and hundreds of quirky objects to find, the game’s colorful art style and creative settings will keep you hooked for hours. Explore each scene at your own pace, hunting for objects and uncovering hidden surprises. Need help? Use the built-in hints system to keep moving without losing the thrill of discovery. Key Features • Interactive Gameplay: Dive into richly animated scenes where every tap unveils a surprise or a fun detail. • Lighthearted Humor: Laugh along with clever insights into how aliens might interpret Earth’s oddities. • Beautiful Artwork: Lose yourself in bright, intricate visuals designed to captivate players of all ages. • Accessible Design: Whether you’re a beginner or a hidden-object pro, the game’s intuitive controls and flexible difficulty settings make it easy to enjoy. • Plenty of Extras: Beyond the main objectives, there are side quests and scattered surprises waiting to be discovered. Over 250 unique items to find in diverse locations. A mix of challenging puzzles and lighthearted gameplay. 25 hand-drawn locations Perfect for all kind of players Embark on a journey like no other, filled with laughs, surprises, and endless fun. Download Looking for Aliens now and discover why this quirky hidden-object game is out of this world! Looking for Aliens was developed by Yustas Game Studio.

Screenshots

Kosmo Spin4 screens
Looking for Aliens4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kosmo Spin 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 79% of Kosmo Spin's. Looking for Aliens also leads on ratings volume (131 vs 12) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). Kosmo Spin's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Kosmo Spin against 4.9 for Looking for Aliens. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Looking for Aliens has 131 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Kosmo Spin's written reviews are positive against 93% of Looking for Aliens's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kosmo Spin ships an update every 4 months, Looking for Aliens daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Kosmo Spin versus Looking for Aliens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKosmo SpinLooking for Aliens
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.8 (12 ratings)4.9 (131 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews92.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12131 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank—#61 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB437 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimogo ABPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Kosmo Spin

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative13.5%

Looking for Aliens

All ratings131 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%

User reviews

Kosmo Spin

From 12 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful and unique art style with charming graphics
  • 🎮 Simple yet addictive gameplay mechanics
  • 🎵 Adorable and well-designed soundtrack
  • 👶 Cute character design and personality
  • ⚡ Easy to learn controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Performance lag and stuttering issues
  • 🤢 Can cause dizziness or headaches
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices
  • 🎮 Controls can be imprecise and difficult
  • 👁️ Spinning planet obstructs view

Looking for Aliens

From 131 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Kosmo Spin

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game lags when alien shoots balls
  • Freezing on iPhone 3GS
  • Sprite/font darkening on iPad 2
  • Performance issues on older iOS versions
  • Earthquake mechanic causes helplessness when multiple balls launch
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  • Occasional stuttering during gameplay
  • Display compatibility issues across devices

Requested features

10 requests
  • Update for iPhone 6 and newer screen sizes
  • Landscape mode controls option
  • Difficulty adjustment/ramping options
  • More quests and game modes
  • Additional characters with special abilities
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  • Bonus content like costumes or alien spaceships
  • GameCenter achievements
  • Smoother animations and visual effects
  • Alternative control schemes
  • Story/campaign mode

Looking for Aliens

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve visibility of item list at the bottom
  • Add a dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

Kosmo Spin

No in-app purchases

None

Looking for Aliens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kosmo Spin free?
Kosmo Spin 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, Kosmo Spin or Looking for Aliens?
Looking for Aliens is rated higher. Kosmo Spin averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Looking for Aliens averages 4.9 from 131 ratings.
Do Kosmo Spin or Looking for Aliens have ads?
Neither Kosmo Spin nor Looking for Aliens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kosmo Spin or Looking for Aliens?
Kosmo Spin ships an update every 4 months, and Looking for Aliens daily. Most recently, Kosmo Spin was updated on October 17, 2026 and Looking for Aliens on October 16, 2026.

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