Comparison

Shoot Defender vs Alien Run

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Defend yourself
  • Rule humanity
  • Survive through ages
  • Strategy gameplay
  • Conquer eras
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Alien invasion gameplay
  • Tentacle attack and capture
  • Mob control
  • Monster run challenges
  • Chase running humans
  • Strategic hunting
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Shoot Defender4 screens
Alien Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shoot Defender versus Alien Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShoot DefenderAlien Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (205 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews — better6.3% of reviews
Number of ratings205 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size234 MB132 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperLumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim SirketiHAPPY GAME COMPANY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Shoot Defender

All ratings207 ratings
Positive67.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.5%

Alien Run

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative81.3%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Shoot Defender

Subscriptions13
  • Remove Ads$2.997 Days
  • Starter Bundle Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Remove Ad Subscription$4.991 Month
Show 10 more
  • 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
One-time8
  • Skip-it 10$1.99
  • Skip-it 25$2.99
  • Remove Ad$4.99
Show 5 more
  • 1750 Years$4.99
  • Skip-it Pack$5.99
  • Starter Bundle$8.99
  • Skip-it 100$9.99
  • Double Bundle$19.99
17 purchases

Alien Run

One-time17
  • Money Bundle 1$0.99
  • Skip It Bundle 1$0.99
  • Special Offer$0.99
Show 14 more
  • 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

Is Shoot Defender free?
Shoot Defender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alien Run free?
Alien Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shoot Defender or Alien Run?
Shoot Defender is rated higher. Shoot Defender averages 3.7 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Alien Run averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shoot Defender or Alien Run have ads?
Both Shoot Defender and Alien Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shoot Defender or Alien Run?
Shoot Defender ships an update fortnightly, and Alien Run every 9 days. Most recently, Shoot Defender was updated on July 18, 2026 and Alien Run on August 1, 2026.

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