Comparison

Scan Alien vs KICKBACK

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

Head to head
About

Scan Alien

Become an airport security guard tasked with identifying and apprehending aliens disguised as humans. Use advanced scanners to detect anomalies in silhouettes and apprehend the extraterrestrial infiltrators.

Highlights
  • Alien detection gameplay
  • Airport security simulation
  • Silhouette scanning mechanics
  • Apprehend disguised aliens
  • Story-driven missions
Features
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Arrest the aliens disguised in human form! [Story] Certain international airport here. Alien rumor which has the appearance of a person that has recently entered the country illegally is flowing. Government was seen as dangerous a situation is introduced into the latest airport scanners, They were obliged to query whether a man really come to pass people entering. You will be guards at the airport, look for someone who seems to be alien from among those who have passed through the human form that is stored in the scanner is a mission project. [How to Play] We will store a person is not in the form of a human silhouette reflected when passing through the scanner. The human touch that seems alien after all has passed! Wave is clear that if you can catch the aliens safely!

About

KICKBACK

Engage in fast-paced 2D multiplayer battles where mastering recoil is crucial for victory. Use weapon kickback to navigate arenas, find secrets, and dominate opponents in intense Domination matches. Compete globally or host your own games.

Highlights
  • Master recoil for movement and advantage
  • Fast-paced 2D arena battles
  • Global multiplayer matches
  • Host custom matches
  • Variety of weapons and skins
  • Daily skill-honing challenges
Features
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Get ready to experience multiplayer battles with a twist! In KICKBACK, each weapon is so powerful, your shots send you flying backwards and enhancing how you navigate the arena. Mastering the recoil becomes key to dominating the battlefield! In this fast-paced 2D Movement Shooter, you'll dive into intense Domination battles where the goal is to rack up the most kills and top the leaderboards! Choose from a wide variety of weapons andskins, and embrace the challenge of dynamic movement as you blast your way to victory! Features: - Master the Kickback: Every shot propels you backwards. Use this to your advantage to find hidden secrets and destroy the competition! - Global Battles: Fight players around the world or host your own matches to find out who is the better player! - Daily Challenges: Hone your skills in every match! KICKBACK isnt just another shooter, its about mastering the art of movement and precision. Got what it takes? --------------------------------------------------- Privacy Policy: https://www.avianhearts.com/all-games/kickback/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.avianhearts.com/all-games/kickback/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Scan Alien4 screens
KICKBACK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan Alien at none against KICKBACK's 4. Scan Alien also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). KICKBACK's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 28 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. KICKBACK sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Scan Alien asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan Alien ships an update every 28 months, KICKBACK weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scan Alien versus KICKBACK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan AlienKICKBACK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB156 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developermarge co., ltd.Avian Hearts Studios Private Limited

Customer experience

Scan Alien

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative0.0%

KICKBACK

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scan Alien

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

KICKBACK

Subscriptions1
  • Kickback Premium$0.997 Days
One-time3
  • Vault of Valor$0.99
  • Warrior's Wallet$0.99
  • Champion's Chest$0.99

Questions

Is Scan Alien free?
Scan Alien is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KICKBACK free?
KICKBACK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scan Alien or KICKBACK have ads?
KICKBACK shows ads; Scan Alien does not.
Which is updated more often, Scan Alien or KICKBACK?
Scan Alien ships an update every 28 months, and KICKBACK weekly. Most recently, Scan Alien was updated on September 29, 2026 and KICKBACK on September 30, 2026.

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