# Alien Run vs Magic.io

The clearest difference is rating: Magic.io at 4.5 against Alien Run's 2.3. Magic.io also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 3) and review sentiment (25% vs 6%). Alien Run's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 Magic.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic.io holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic.io has 1.1K 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 25% of Magic.io's.

Alien Run ships an update every 9 days, Magic.io every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Run | Magic.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-run-tentacle-attack/id6480405768/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicio-spells-and-zombies/id6504026735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | **24.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 925 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HAPPY GAME COMPANY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523367113) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## 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 |


### Magic.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicio-spells-and-zombies/id6504026735)

Embark on a magical roguelike adventure to defeat dark forces. Master unique spellcasting, navigate challenging chapters, and strategically use a dash mechanic to overcome enemies and epic bosses. Collect and customize equipment to enhance your power and earn daily rewards.

**Highlights:** Unique spellcasting mechanic, Thrilling chapter battles, Dash mechanic for evasion, Customizable equipment, Epic boss fights, Daily rewards and upgrades

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Day Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Mastery Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standard Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Three Day Offer 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Fund 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Monthly Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad Free Card | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Fund 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battlepass Discount | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Diverse spells and abilities
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 👍 Customizable wands and gear
- 👍 Optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Invisible walls and unresponsive controls
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Progression issues and lost progress
- 🐛 Laggy performance and frame drops

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during gameplay
- Progression and rewards not tracking properly
- Wands and abilities not functioning as described
- Invisible walls and unresponsive controls
- Gear and equipment not merging correctly

**Requested features**

- Reduce swipe requirement for dashing
- Add option to disable damage numbers
- Improve in-game support and bug reporting
- Increase stamina regeneration or add more methods to obtain it


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Run free?

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

### Is Magic.io free?

Magic.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alien Run or Magic.io?

Magic.io is rated higher. Alien Run averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Magic.io averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Alien Run or Magic.io have ads?

Both Alien Run and Magic.io show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Run or Magic.io?

Alien Run ships an update every 9 days, and Magic.io every 4 days. Most recently, Alien Run was updated on October 30, 2026 and Magic.io on October 30, 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.*