# Alien Defense vs Split Ship

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Split Ship at 100% against Alien Defense's 33%. Split Ship also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Alien Defense's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Defense sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Split Ship asks for nothing beyond the download.

Split Ship holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien Defense has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Alien Defense's written reviews are positive against 100% of Split Ship's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Defense | Split Ship |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-defense-save-area51/id6473523122/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-ship/id6751416215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 407 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) | [Effortless Presence](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834216901) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-defense-save-area51/id6473523122)

Lead special forces against alien invaders in this strategy game. Command your troops to defend Area 51 and achieve victory against extraterrestrial hordes. Your strategic decisions are crucial for survival.

**Highlights:** Lead special forces, Defend Area 51, Strategy gameplay, Defeat alien hordes, Commander role

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin x2 | $19.99 | one-time |


### Split Ship

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-ship/id6751416215)

Command a fleet of ships in this endless runner where collecting powerups multiplies your vessels. Dodge obstacles and strategically manage your growing armada to achieve higher scores. The more ships you have, the greater the risk and reward.

**Highlights:** Unique ship multiplication mechanic, Control up to 4 ships simultaneously, Simple tap controls for all ships, Dynamic difficulty progression, High score multiplier with more ships, Polished visual experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Defense free?

Alien Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Split Ship free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alien Defense or Split Ship?

Split Ship is rated higher. Alien Defense averages 3.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Split Ship averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Alien Defense or Split Ship have ads?

Alien Defense shows ads; Split Ship 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.*