EMC vs Looking for Aliens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EMC
An experimental game inspired by nuclear physics where players must avoid nuclear fusion and split electrons. It offers unlimited levels with increasing difficulty and a tutorial to guide players through its addictive gameplay.
- Unlimited Levels
- Nuclear Physics Theme
- Electron Splitting Gameplay
- Tutorial Mode
- High Score Tracking
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EMC is an experimental game inspired by the wonderful world of nuclear physics. The player has to avoid nuclear fusion whilst splitting the electrons. Simple to start with, but with every level the electrons get faster and numerous. This science is addictive. *** Winner of the FWA Mobile Award *** "EMC is a successful experiment." – 148Apps EMC features: • Unlimited Levels • Tutorial • High Score
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.
- Interactive animated scenes
- Alien perspective humor
- Beautiful hand-drawn artwork
- Accessible intuitive controls
- Hidden object hunting
- Side quests and extras
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Looking for Aliens at 131 against EMC's 1. Looking for Aliens also leads on chart position (#65 vs unranked). EMC's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, 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
EMC costs $0.99 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 — 5.0 for EMC 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of EMC's written reviews are positive against 93% of Looking for Aliens's.
EMC ships an update every 35 months, Looking for Aliens daily. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EMC | Looking for Aliens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (131 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 92.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 131 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #65 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 437 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Etter Studio GmbH | Plug In Digital |
Customer experience
EMC
Looking for Aliens
Bugs and requests
EMC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
EMC
No in-app purchases
Looking for Aliens
No in-app purchases
Questions
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