# Alien Run vs Venom Archer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Venom Archer at 67% against Alien Run's 6%. Venom Archer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (35 vs 3). Alien Run's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Venom Archer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Venom Archer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Venom Archer has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Alien Run's written reviews are positive against 67% of Venom Archer's.

Alien Run ships an update every 9 days, Venom Archer every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Run | Venom Archer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-run-tentacle-attack/id6480405768/reviews) | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venom-archer/id6483254387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HAPPY GAME COMPANY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523367113) | [OkiGen Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551346306) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

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


### Venom Archer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venom-archer/id6483254387)

Embrace the primal power of a symbiote, unleashing devastating combos and brutal takedowns. Face rival creations, explore rogue-like gameplay, and uncover the truth behind an alien invasion. Your choices determine if you become a protector or a predator.

**Highlights:** Primal symbiote powers, Devastating combos and takedowns, Rival symbiote creations, Rogue-like gameplay with combinations, One-handed control, Investigate alien experiments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Venom Archer Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Some Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pile | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pile | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Bag | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Crystals | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Run free?

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

### Is Venom Archer free?

Venom Archer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alien Run or Venom Archer?

Venom Archer is rated higher. Alien Run averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Venom Archer averages 4.8 from 35 ratings.

### Do Alien Run or Venom Archer have ads?

Both Alien Run and Venom Archer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Run or Venom Archer?

Alien Run ships an update every 9 days, and Venom Archer every 3 months. Most recently, Alien Run was updated on November 4, 2026 and Venom Archer on November 4, 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.*