# Walking Dead vs Alien

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alien at 80% against Walking Dead's 49%. Alien also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and chart position (#202 vs unranked). Walking Dead's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 1.3K) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walking Dead sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Alien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alien holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Walking Dead's written reviews are positive against 80% of Alien's.

Walking Dead ships an update every 3 months, Alien every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walking Dead | Alien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-dead-the-game/id524731580/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#202** |
| Size | 358 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Skybound Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793644030) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Walking Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-dead-the-game/id524731580)

Experience a gripping narrative horror adventure set in the zombie apocalypse. Make difficult choices that shape your story and the fate of survivors. Play as a convicted criminal seeking redemption by protecting an orphaned girl.

**Highlights:** Narrative-driven adventure, Mature horror series, Choice-based gameplay, Zombie apocalypse setting, Character redemption arc

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Episode 2: Starved For Help | $4.99 | one-time |
| Episode 3: Long Road Ahead | $4.99 | one-time |
| Episode 4: Around Every Corner | $4.99 | one-time |
| Episode 5: No Time Left | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Walking Dead: 400 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Pack  Episodes 2 -5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Pack  Episodes 2 -5 + 400 Days Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great story and characters
- 👍 Immersive gameplay
- 💡 Meaningful choices that impact the story
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and download issues
- 💰 Episodes too expensive
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring previous purchases
- 🤯 Emotionally impactful story can be overwhelming

**Reported bugs**

- Episodes won't download after purchase
- Restore purchases not working
- Crashes when trying to open the app
- Graphical glitches and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Make all episodes free
- Improve stability and fix download issues
- Add manual save/load functionality
- Optimize for mobile devices


### Alien

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040)

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a terrifying quest for survival aboard a space station. Unprepared and underequipped, you must use your wits and courage to escape an unknown menace. Experience a faithful mobile replication of the classic survival horror game, complete with AAA visuals and an arresting narrative.

**Highlights:** Survival horror gameplay, Stealth and evasion mechanics, Resource scavenging and crafting, Touchscreen controls with customization, Gamepad and mouse/keyboard support, Faithful mobile replication of AAA visuals, Includes all DLC content

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port with great performance
- 👍 Impressive graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Smooth controls and controller support
- 🎬 Captures the Alien franchise atmosphere well
- 🕹️ Immersive gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Device overheating and battery drain issues
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Touchscreen controls not ideal for certain gameplay elements
- 🕰️ Long loading times and unskippable intro

**Reported bugs**

- Certain puzzles/objectives not triggering correctly
- Sound issues like audio cutting out
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more graphics/performance options
- Improve auto-save and checkpoint system
- Implement Magic Keyboard support
- Include Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walking Dead free?

Walking Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alien free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Walking Dead or Alien?

Alien is rated higher. Walking Dead averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Alien averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Walking Dead or Alien have ads?

Neither Walking Dead nor Alien shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Walking Dead or Alien?

Walking Dead ships an update every 3 months, and Alien every 2 months. Most recently, Walking Dead was updated on September 23, 2026 and Alien on September 22, 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.*