# Alien Run vs The Strays

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Run | The Strays |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-run-tentacle-attack/id6480405768/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-strays/id6761932931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 132 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HAPPY GAME COMPANY TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523367113) | [Do Not Get Abstracted Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837702339) |

## 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 (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 day No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Alien | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mini Alien + No Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Money Bundle 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Bundle 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 6 | $39.99 | one-time |


### The Strays

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-strays/id6761932931)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*