# Phoenix Returns vs Alienator

The clearest difference is price: Alienator at Free against Phoenix Returns's $0.99. Phoenix Returns's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Alienator is free to download; Phoenix Returns costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenix Returns | Alienator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-returns/id6448354757/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lazaros Dinakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/335501411) | [Michael West](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711137864) |

## What reviewers say

### Phoenix Returns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-returns/id6448354757)

Experience an 80s arcade classic where you battle waves of bird-like aliens. Your mission is to defeat the ultimate Phoenix Mothership boss.

**Highlights:** Wave-based alien combat, Retro 80s arcade style, Boss battles, Classic gameplay mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alienator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alienator-retro-space-shooter/id6468975854)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenix Returns free?

Phoenix Returns costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alienator free?

Alienator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Phoenix Returns or Alienator have ads?

Alienator shows ads; Phoenix Returns does not.

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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.*