Comparison

Alien Run vs The Strays

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Alien Run

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
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Alien Run - Tentacle Attack invites you to step into the role of an unstoppable alien invasion force in an epic battle of survival and conquest. In this thrilling alien game, you will experience a unique blend of high-stakes action and strategic mob control as you hunt down and capture fleeing humans. In Alien Run - Tentacle Attack, you are the alien invader wreaking havoc on Earth. Alien invasion has begun, and it’s your mission to attack and find the alien targets hiding among the chaos. Utilize your formidable abilities to move people, ensuring they don't escape your grasp. As humans scatter in fear, your objective is clear: kill it with fire and ensure no one escapes your wrath. Alien Isolation has never been so intense. You’re at the center of the action in this heart-pounding alien shooter running game, where every second counts. Engage in monster run challenges and face off against the most resilient of humans. Each chase is a test of your skills and adaptability in this dynamic alien invasion scenario. Alien Run - Tentacle Attack features a range of exciting gameplay elements: - Alien invasion gameplay that places you in the heart of the action. - Use your tentacle powers to attack and capture humans on the run. - Engage in killing games where you determine who dies first. - Manage mob control and navigate through monster draft scenarios as you - hunt your prey. - Participate in monster games that challenge your strategic and tactical skills. - Chase the running man and ensure no one escapes in this gripping monster run experience. With Alien Run - Tentacle Attack, you’ll find yourself deeply immersed in a running game world where the alien is the ultimate predator. Master the art of stealth and aggression to ensure a successful invasion. Will you dominate the battlefield, or will the humans manage to outwit you? Prepare yourself for an adrenaline-fueled adventure as you play the alien in this exhilarating running game chase. Alien Run - Tentacle Attack is where your alien invasion begins, and the hunt for humanity’s survival ends. Join the alien invasion—Alien Run - Tentacle Attack awaits your command!

About

The Strays

Lead a team of battle-hardened dogs against mutated horrors and uncover a dark conspiracy. Blast your way through infected city zones, from labs to sewers, utilizing each dog's unique abilities to fight grotesque bosses and reveal the truth behind the outbreak.

Highlights
  • Twelve playable dogs with unique abilities
  • Seven distinct campaign zones
  • Mutant enemies and boss battles
  • Uncover a deep conspiracy through intel
  • Fast-paced run-and-gun action
Features
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THE CITY HAS GONE TO THE DOGS. The Helix Institute promised a cure. What they unleashed was an outbreak. Now the streets crawl with mutated horrors, the labs hide unspeakable secrets, and the Free Strays have banded together to fight back. Take control of a twelve-dog team of battle-hardened street survivors and blast your way through a city consumed by the Helix infection. From research labs to the sewers, abandoned mines, and the heart of the outbreak itself, every level pushes you deeper into the conspiracy. PICK YOUR FIGHTER Choose from twelve playable strays, each with their own look, abilities and ultimate moves. FIGHT THROUGH THE OUTBREAK Battle across distinct campaign zones, each with its own threats and atmosphere: the Abandoned Lab, the Overgrown Park, the Helix Fortress, the Ruined City, the Toxic Sewers, the Helix Mines, and the final Genesis facility. FACE THE NIGHTMARES Square off against grotesque bosses pulled straight from Helix's worst experiments, including the towering Wild Alpha Bear, the monstrous Sewer Queen, and the corrupted minds behind it all. UNCOVER THE CONSPIRACY Dig into the story through collectible intel notes, and use the evidence board packed with classified photos and disturbing clues to reveal more about what Helix really did, and who's still out there. WHAT YOU GET - Fast, satisfying run-and-gun action - Twelve unique playable dogs - Eight campaign zones - Mutant enemies and boss battles - A deep, unfolding conspiracy told through intel and lore The humans made the monsters. The strays are here to clean up the mess. Download The Strays and take back the city, one mutant at a time.

Screenshots

Alien Run4 screens
The Strays4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Strays at 5.0 against Alien Run's 1.0. The Strays also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). Alien Run's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alien Run sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. The Strays asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Strays holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Run ships an update every 9 days, The Strays every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Alien Run versus The Strays: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien RunThe Strays
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB83 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperHAPPY GAME COMPANY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETIDo Not Get Abstracted Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Alien Run

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative81.3%

The Strays

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Alien Run

One-time17
  • Money Bundle 1$0.99
  • Skip It Bundle 1$0.99
  • Special Offer$0.99
Show 14 more
  • 1 day No Ads$0.99
  • Skip It Bundle 2$1.99
  • Skip It Bundle 3$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Mini Alien$5.99
  • Bundle 1$6.99
  • Bundle 3$6.99
  • Mini Alien + No Ads$8.99
  • Bundle 2$8.99
  • Money Bundle 4$9.99
  • Skip It Bundle 4$9.99
  • Bundle 4$14.99
  • Bundle 5$19.99
  • Bundle 6$39.99
None

The Strays

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alien Run free?
Alien Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Strays free?
The Strays is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alien Run or The Strays?
The Strays is rated higher. Alien Run averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Strays averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Alien Run or The Strays have ads?
Alien Run shows ads; The Strays does not.
Which is updated more often, Alien Run or The Strays?
Alien Run ships an update every 9 days, and The Strays every 5 days. Most recently, Alien Run was updated on August 1, 2026 and The Strays on September 11, 2026.

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