# Alien Motion Detector vs Pip

The clearest difference is rating: Pip at 4.8 against Alien Motion Detector's 3.9. Pip also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Alien Motion Detector's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Alien Motion Detector costs $1.99 and Pip $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pip holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Alien Motion Detector's written reviews are positive against 91% of Pip's.

Alien Motion Detector ships an update every 6 weeks, Pip every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Motion Detector | Pip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-motion-detector/id578146041/reviews) | **[4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-toy/id1469733040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joey To](https://appshunter.io/developer/578146044) | [Sinime](https://appshunter.io/developer/519960370) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Motion Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-motion-detector/id578146041)

This app is for entertainment purposes only, simulating alien detection. Users can place and interact with virtual aliens on their screen, watching them move and react. It utilizes device gyroscopes for an interactive experience.

**Highlights:** Simulated alien motion detection, Place and draw virtual aliens, Aliens swarm to your location, Adjust alien behavior (count, speed, lifetime), Gyroscope-controlled interaction

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Authentic sounds
- 🤩 Fan favorite
- 💯 Faithful representation
- 🎮 Fun for role-playing
- 💡 Good idea, well-executed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Overpriced for features
- 🐌 Slow ping/tracking
- 🚫 No sound reported
- 📱 Not working on newer iPhones
- 👎 Basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- No audio/sound
- Won't add to watch screen
- Placing aliens on screen not working
- Can't add beeping sound
- Doesn't work on iPhone XS Max

**Requested features**

- Auto-generated movement setting
- Add Bluetooth detection for friends
- Integrate with location services
- Record feature
- Higher pitch sound as aliens get closer


### Pip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-toy/id1469733040)

Navigate virtual wastelands with a built-in compass and maps. This app also offers an angle finder, stat tracking for fitness, and a flashlight. It's designed for fans of a popular post-apocalyptic game series.

**Highlights:** In-built compass and maps, Angle finder, Fitness stat tracking (steps, calories), Flashlight functionality, Landscape-Cosplay mode for PIP-Boy devices, HealthKit data integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Motion Detector free?

Alien Motion Detector costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pip free?

Pip costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alien Motion Detector or Pip?

Pip is rated higher. Alien Motion Detector averages 3.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Pip averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do Alien Motion Detector or Pip have ads?

Neither Alien Motion Detector nor Pip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Motion Detector or Pip?

Alien Motion Detector ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pip every 9 days. Most recently, Alien Motion Detector was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pip on November 3, 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.*