Comparison

Alien Invasion vs Uprising

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

Head to head
About

Alien Invasion

Command an alien and grow its army by defeating humans in this idle RPG. Evolve your alien with new abilities, upgrade its stats, and face challenging boss battles to achieve extraterrestrial dominance.

Highlights
  • Evolve alien for new abilities
  • Crush humans and challenge bosses
  • Upgrade capacity, speed, and radius
  • Progress through levels and quests
  • Unlock new locations
  • Stunning visuals and sound
Features
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Defeat, evolve, and dominate in this addictive RPG idle game. Command an alien seeking supremacy, growing its army by eating humans. But beware – powerful bosses stand in your path, determined to halt your ascent. Adapt and evolve your alien to triumph! Defeat for Evolution: Become the ultimate alien overlord by defeating humans and evolving. Strengthen your alien's capacity, attack speed, and catching radius to devour foes more efficiently. Face powerful bosses: Epic boss battles test your strategic skills. Only the strongest aliens survive and thrive. Can you emerge victorious? FEATURES: EVOLVE your alien for new abilities and dominance. CRUSH waves of humans, challenge mighty bosses. UPGRADE capacity, speed, and radius for efficiency. PROGRESS through levels by completing quests. UNLOCK new locations and face untamed enemies. IMMERSE yourself in stunning visuals and sound. Dominate or be defeated – download Alien Invasion now and assert extraterrestrial dominance! SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Subscribe to get VIP MEMBERSHIP, that will get you 3 keys and 50 crystals daily, as well as the enjoyment of 100% ad-free experience. VIP MEMBERSHIP: - Weekly subscription for $4.99 after a 3-day free trial; - Monthly subscription for $14.99; - Yearly subscription for $99.99. - Payment will be charged to your AppStore Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. - By downloading this App you agree to Crazy Lab’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use at https://crazylabs.com/privacy-policy/ and at https://www.crazylabs.com/crazylabs-site-terms-of-use/. - Please consider that this App may include third party services for limited legally permissible purposes. To opt out of CrazyLabs sales of personal information as a California resident, please visit the settings page within this app. For more information visit our privacy policy: https://crazylabs.com/app

About

Uprising

Engage in a top-down shooter RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. As a lone hero with a unique respawn ability, you must liberate your city from alien invaders and mutated humans. Gather survivors, upgrade your hero, and lead the resistance.

Highlights
  • Top-down shooter gameplay
  • RPG progression and customization
  • One-stick controls for easy play
  • High-paced action and combat
  • Exploration of abandoned city
  • Gathering and uniting survivors
Features
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Step into a post-apocalyptic world overrun by alien invaders in “Uprising: Survivor RPG”, a thrilling top-down shooter with RPG elements. Become the last hope for humanity as you take on the role of a lone hero with an extraordinary power - the ability to respawn in an underground bunker, a gift bestowed by one of the last surviving human scientists! Your mission is clear: Liberate your city from the clutches of hideous alien invaders, cleanse it of mutated humans, and thwart the menacing alien robotic hunter-killers. As you progress, gather a band of survivors and unite to form a formidable resistance against the extraterrestrial threat. Game Features: One-Stick Controls: Dive into action with ease using intuitive one-stick controls, allowing for one-handed gameplay. “Uprising: Survivor RPG” is accessible to everyone, from newcomers to experienced gamers. High-Paced Action: Prepare for intense, high-paced action that will test your reflexes and strategic thinking. Master the dynamic combat system, learn to dodge enemy attacks, and exploit vulnerabilities! Exploration: Embark on a journey through a dangerous abandoned city, full of enemies, loot and secrets. Unlock new locations as your character progresses, each offering secret rewards! RPG Progression: Customize your hero's development through RPG progression. Upgrade various parameters, unlock new weapons and skills, and manage your resources! Are you ready to become the beacon of hope in a world on the brink of destruction? Play “Uprising: Survivor RPG” and lead the resistance against the alien invaders in this action-packed, post-apocalyptic RPG shooter. Download now and join the fight for humanity's survival! -- Terms of Use (EULA): https://verariumgames.com/privacy

Screenshots

Alien Invasion4 screens
Uprising4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Alien Invasion at 128K against Uprising's 391. Alien Invasion also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alien Invasion sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Uprising sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alien Invasion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien Invasion has 128K ratings behind it against 391, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Alien Invasion's written reviews are positive against 35% of Uprising's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Invasion ships an update every 2 weeks, Uprising every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Alien Invasion versus Uprising: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien InvasionUprising
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (128K ratings) — better4.6 (391 ratings)
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews — better34.6% of reviews
Number of ratings128K — better391
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#77 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size312 MB696 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCrazy LabsVERARIUM GAMES

Customer experience

Alien Invasion

All ratings128,318 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,180 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral14.0%
Negative45.2%

Uprising

All ratings391 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative53.8%

User reviews

Alien Invasion

From 128K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 No forced ads
  • 🚀 Optional ads for rewards
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Fun concept
  • 👍 Good time waster

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 Game heats up device
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🕰️ Slow progression
  • 🕰️ Repetitive grind

Uprising

From 391 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Classic run-and-gun gameplay style
  • 🎯 Challenging and fun gameplay experience
  • 👨‍💻 Responsive and helpful developers
  • 🎨 Well-made game overall

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive monetization and pricing ($40/month ad-free, $10/week)
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and game freezes
  • 🔊 Audio cuts out after ads or glitches completely
  • 📱 No landscape mode support
  • 🎮 Limited controller support (joystick only)

Bugs and requests

Alien Invasion

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Enemies clipping through walls
  • Delivery aliens not functioning properly
  • Quests/progress disappearing after updates
  • Ads not working as intended
  • Inconsistent upgrade mechanics
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  • Game breaking bugs after updates

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add new areas/worlds to explore
  • Improve game balance and progression
  • Add more upgrade options
  • Improve delivery/assistant alien functionality
  • Provide better in-game instructions and information
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  • Implement a save/sync system to prevent data loss
  • Add more varied and challenging enemies
  • Improve event design and rewards

Uprising

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Sound cuts out after watching ads
  • Game crashes when solitaire ads appear
  • Game crashes at golf club location
  • Game auto-reloads at alien fortress
  • Data and purchases lost after app update
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  • Exit buttons missing in upgrades and heroes menus
  • UI elements off-screen on iPad with iOS 18
  • In-game purchases disappear after leaving room
  • Grenade pickup not functional in first level

Requested features

6 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Full controller integration
  • Aspect ratio resize option for tablet devices
  • Permanent ad removal option
  • More game content
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  • Better tutorial for game mechanics (grenade pickup)

In-app purchases

29 purchases

Alien Invasion

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
One-time27
  • Key Money 1$0.99
  • Key Special 1$0.99
  • Crystal Pack 1$1.99
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  • One-Time Offer$1.99
  • First Time Offer 2$2.99
  • Test$2.99
  • Rolling_Offer_Purchase00$2.99
  • PiggyBank_Dragon_Invasion2_NPU$2.99
  • Piggy Jellyfish 2 NPU$2.99
  • Olympus Piggy NPU$2.99
  • Piggy Bank Lava 2 NPU$2.99
  • Welcome Pack NPU$3.99
  • PiggyBank_Dragon_Invasion3_NPU$3.99
  • PiggyBank_Thief_Invasion3_NPU$3.99
  • Manta Piggy 2 NPU$3.99
  • Genie Piggy 2 NPU$3.99
  • Crystal Pack 2$4.99
  • 1P1_Transformers3_NPU_New$4.99
  • Rolling_Offer_Purchase01$4.99
  • Event Pack 1$5.99
  • Agents Offer 2$6.99
  • Crystal Pack 3$9.99
  • Easter Day Event Compass$9.99
  • Small Bundle$11.99
  • Bundle 1 New$11.99
  • Event Pack 2$12.99
  • Crystal Pack 4$24.99
20 purchases

Uprising

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Anti-Ad Week$9.997 Days
One-time18
  • D1 Offer$0.99
  • Daily Boosters$1.99
  • Daily Resources$1.99
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  • Daily Bundle$1.99
  • 100 credits$1.99
  • Special Offer 1$4.99
  • 300 Credits$4.99
  • 40 Ad Token$4.99
  • Limited Offer 1$6.99
  • Up Rewards Unlock$9.99
  • 90 Ad token$9.99
  • Special Offer 2$9.99
  • 750 Credits$9.99
  • Special Offer 3$19.99
  • 1800 Credits$19.99
  • 200 Ad tokens$19.99
  • Special Offer 4$29.99
  • Saul$49.99

Questions

Is Alien Invasion free?
Alien Invasion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Uprising free?
Uprising is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alien Invasion or Uprising?
Alien Invasion is rated higher. Alien Invasion averages 4.8 out of 5 from 128K ratings, while Uprising averages 4.6 from 391 ratings.
Do Alien Invasion or Uprising have ads?
Both Alien Invasion and Uprising show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alien Invasion or Uprising?
Alien Invasion ships an update every 2 weeks, and Uprising every 10 days. Most recently, Alien Invasion was updated on September 24, 2026 and Uprising on August 30, 2026.

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