# Alien Run vs Pufferfish

The clearest difference is rating: Pufferfish at 5.0 against Alien Run's 2.3. Alien Run's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pufferfish sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pufferfish holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Alien Run ships an update every 9 days, Pufferfish every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Run | Pufferfish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-run-tentacle-attack/id6480405768/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pufferfish/id6757396593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 559 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HAPPY GAME COMPANY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523367113) | [Brass Lantern Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142348859) |

## 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 |


### Pufferfish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pufferfish/id6757396593)

Tap to inflate a pufferfish and smash through ocean predators. Master timing for risk-reward gameplay, challenge friends on leaderboards, and unlock power-ups in a stunning underwater world. Play endlessly without energy systems.

**Highlights:** Tap to inflate and demolish obstacles, Risk-reward timing mechanic, Challenge friends on leaderboards, Daily leaderboards with coin prizes, Unlockable power-ups, Stunning underwater environments, No energy systems or waiting

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refill Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Castaway's Crate | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lives (2 Hours) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Smuggler's Hoard | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kraken's Bounty | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Run free?

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

### Is Pufferfish free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alien Run or Pufferfish?

Pufferfish is rated higher. Alien Run averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pufferfish averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Alien Run or Pufferfish have ads?

Both Alien Run and Pufferfish show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Run or Pufferfish?

Alien Run ships an update every 9 days, and Pufferfish every 5 days. Most recently, Alien Run was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pufferfish on October 31, 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.*