# Alien Core vs BobaLovin

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BobaLovin at none against Alien Core's 7. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Core sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. BobaLovin asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Core | BobaLovin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunrise Intelligence UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562727794) | [鹭 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580198816) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-core-galaxy-invasion/id6575386825)

Pilot advanced starships in a retro-futuristic arcade shooter to battle a rogue AI and its empire. Experience classic 2D gameplay with modern effects, RPG-like ship upgrades, and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Retro-futuristic ASCII visuals with modern effects, Omnidirectional free movement, Story and Endless Arcade modes, Chain-reaction destruction mechanic, Unlockable spaceships and worlds, Ship upgrades and power-ups, Boss battles and adjustable difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starship YT 1300 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starship Talon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starship Bird of Prey | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starship Arcade II | $1.95 | one-time |
| Starship N-22 Ravenous | $1.99 | one-time |
| Story Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### BobaLovin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobalovin/id6747795976)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Core free?

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

### Is BobaLovin free?

BobaLovin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Alien Core or BobaLovin have ads?

Both Alien Core and BobaLovin show ads.

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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.*