Shoot Defender vs Alien Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shoot Defender
Defend yourself and rule humanity through the ages in this strategy game. Test your leadership skills to survive and conquer across different eras.
- Defend yourself
- Rule humanity
- Survive through ages
- Strategy gameplay
- Conquer eras
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Will you able to defend yourself through out the ages? Do you have what it takes to rule humanity for centuries. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Alien Run
Become an unstoppable alien invader in this action-packed survival game. Use your tentacle powers to capture fleeing humans and dominate the battlefield in an epic invasion scenario. Experience intense chases and strategic mob control as the ultimate predator.
- Alien invasion gameplay
- Tentacle attack and capture
- Mob control
- Monster run challenges
- Chase running humans
- Strategic hunting
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Alien Run - Tentacle Attack invites you to step into the role of an unstoppable alien invasion force in an epic battle of survival and conquest. In this thrilling alien game, you will experience a unique blend of high-stakes action and strategic mob control as you hunt down and capture fleeing humans. In Alien Run - Tentacle Attack, you are the alien invader wreaking havoc on Earth. Alien invasion has begun, and it’s your mission to attack and find the alien targets hiding among the chaos. Utilize your formidable abilities to move people, ensuring they don't escape your grasp. As humans scatter in fear, your objective is clear: kill it with fire and ensure no one escapes your wrath. Alien Isolation has never been so intense. You’re at the center of the action in this heart-pounding alien shooter running game, where every second counts. Engage in monster run challenges and face off against the most resilient of humans. Each chase is a test of your skills and adaptability in this dynamic alien invasion scenario. Alien Run - Tentacle Attack features a range of exciting gameplay elements: - Alien invasion gameplay that places you in the heart of the action. - Use your tentacle powers to attack and capture humans on the run. - Engage in killing games where you determine who dies first. - Manage mob control and navigate through monster draft scenarios as you - hunt your prey. - Participate in monster games that challenge your strategic and tactical skills. - Chase the running man and ensure no one escapes in this gripping monster run experience. With Alien Run - Tentacle Attack, you’ll find yourself deeply immersed in a running game world where the alien is the ultimate predator. Master the art of stealth and aggression to ensure a successful invasion. Will you dominate the battlefield, or will the humans manage to outwit you? Prepare yourself for an adrenaline-fueled adventure as you play the alien in this exhilarating running game chase. Alien Run - Tentacle Attack is where your alien invasion begins, and the hunt for humanity’s survival ends. Join the alien invasion—Alien Run - Tentacle Attack awaits your command!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shoot Defender at 3.7 against Alien Run's 1.0. Shoot Defender also leads on ratings volume (205 vs 1). Alien Run's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Shoot Defender sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Alien Run sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shoot Defender holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoot Defender has 205 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Shoot Defender's written reviews are positive against 6% of Alien Run's.
Shoot Defender ships an update fortnightly, Alien Run every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shoot Defender | Alien Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (205 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 10.5% of reviews — better | 6.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 205 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 234 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi | HAPPY GAME COMPANY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI |
Customer experience
Shoot Defender
Alien Run
In-app purchases
Shoot Defender
- Remove Ads$2.997 Days
- Starter Bundle Subscription$3.997 Days
- Remove Ad Subscription$4.991 Month
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- Double Bundle Subscription$4.997 Days
- Money Bundle Subscription$6.997 Days
- Endless Skip Rewarded Ads Subs$6.997 Days
- Starter Bundle Subscription$8.991 Month
- Remove Ad Bundle Subscription$8.997 Days
- Gun Pack Subscription$15.991 Month
- Double Bundle Subscription$16.991 Month
- Money Bundle Subscription$23.991 Month
- Endless Skip Subscription$44.991 Month
- Remove Ad Bundle Subscription$45.991 Month
- Skip-it 10$1.99
- Skip-it 25$2.99
- Remove Ad$4.99
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- 1750 Years$4.99
- Skip-it Pack$5.99
- Starter Bundle$8.99
- Skip-it 100$9.99
- Double Bundle$19.99
Alien Run
- Money Bundle 1$0.99
- Skip It Bundle 1$0.99
- Special Offer$0.99
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- 1 day No Ads$0.99
- Skip It Bundle 2$1.99
- Skip It Bundle 3$4.99
- No Ads$4.99
- Mini Alien$5.99
- Bundle 1$6.99
- Bundle 3$6.99
- Mini Alien + No Ads$8.99
- Bundle 2$8.99
- Money Bundle 4$9.99
- Skip It Bundle 4$9.99
- Bundle 4$14.99
- Bundle 5$19.99
- Bundle 6$39.99
Questions
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