# Alien Hive vs Space Colonizers Idle Clicker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alien Hive at none against Space Colonizers Idle Clicker's 10. Alien Hive also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Space Colonizers Idle Clicker's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 195). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Colonizers Idle Clicker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Alien Hive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Colonizers Idle Clicker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Colonizers Idle Clicker has 2.1K ratings behind it against 195, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Alien Hive's written reviews are positive against 56% of Space Colonizers Idle Clicker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Hive | Space Colonizers Idle Clicker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-hive/id571149889/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-colonizers-idle-clicker/id1197960176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 195 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 297 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464212314) | [CapPlay Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/468009229) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Hive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-hive/id571149889)

This game blends match-3 and sliding tile puzzles to evolve aliens. Match tiles to hatch and evolve creatures, harvest resources, and build your ultimate alien hive. Strategically defeat villainous bots and uncover the planet's mysteries.

**Highlights:** Evolving-aliens puzzle gameplay, Hybrid match-3 and sliding tile puzzles, Match tiles to harvest resources, Hatch and evolve alien species, Defeat villainous Bots, BLITZ MODE for fast-action fun, Collect dozens of Supreme Aliens

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and fun gameplay
- 😊 Relaxing and addictive
- 🎨 Cute and creative alien designs
- 🕹️ Challenging and strategic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Frustratingly slow progress
- 📺 Intrusive and excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after watching ads
- Blitz mode score not increasing past 2.1 billion
- Alien evolution progress resets after updates

**Requested features**

- More difficulty levels or an easy mode
- Ability to save progress and resume games
- Expanded alien collection and evolution system
- Option to pay for ad-free experience


### Space Colonizers Idle Clicker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-colonizers-idle-clicker/id1197960176)

Embark on an intergalactic adventure to explore and colonize uncharted planets. This strategy simulation game lets you manage resources, upgrade technology, and recruit astronauts. Compete against players worldwide to dominate the universe with stunning graphics and captivating gameplay.

**Highlights:** Colonize uncharted planets, Unlock and level up technology, Manage resources strategically, Recruit and train astronauts, Battle against other players, Explore cosmic enigmas

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| A few Dark Matter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Grinder | $3.99 | one-time |
| A handful Dark Matter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Powerup Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Activity Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Some Dark Matter | $9.99 | one-time |
| Many Dark Matter | $25.99 | one-time |
| A lot of Dark Matter | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Satisfying and calming to play
- 🚀 Excellent time waster/idle clicker game
- 🚀 Fresh and new style of clicker/idle game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Ads don't work properly
- 🐛 Progression becomes very slow and grindy
- 💰 Overly monetized with gacha elements and expensive subscriptions
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on loading screen
- Ads not loading properly
- Colonizers/resources disappearing
- Double speed boost not working correctly
- Logic glitches causing progression blocks

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for ships
- Implement a prestige system with resets
- Add more interactive features like races and colonies
- Provide a way to revisit previously explored planets
- Improve the in-game currency and progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Hive free?

Alien Hive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Colonizers Idle Clicker free?

Space Colonizers Idle Clicker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alien Hive or Space Colonizers Idle Clicker?

Space Colonizers Idle Clicker is rated higher. Alien Hive averages 4.6 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while Space Colonizers Idle Clicker averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Alien Hive or Space Colonizers Idle Clicker have ads?

Both Alien Hive and Space Colonizers Idle Clicker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Hive or Space Colonizers Idle Clicker?

Alien Hive ships an update every 2 months, and Space Colonizers Idle Clicker every 2 months. Most recently, Alien Hive was updated on November 1, 2026 and Space Colonizers Idle Clicker on November 9, 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.*