# Shoot Defender vs Alien Run

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot Defender | Alien Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-defender/id6446764029/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-run-tentacle-attack/id6480405768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **10.5% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) | [HAPPY GAME COMPANY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523367113) |

## What reviewers say

### Shoot Defender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-defender/id6446764029)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Bundle Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ad Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Double Bundle Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Money Bundle Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Endless Skip Rewarded Ads Subs | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Bundle Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Remove Ad Bundle Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Gun Pack Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Double Bundle Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Money Bundle Subscription | $23.99 | per month |
| Endless Skip Subscription | $44.99 | per month |
| Remove Ad Bundle Subscription | $45.99 | per month |
| Skip-it 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 25 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1750 Years | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


### Alien Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-run-tentacle-attack/id6480405768)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 day No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Alien | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mini Alien + No Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Money Bundle 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 6 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*