Comparison

Alien Zone Plus vs Dark Sword

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

Head to head
About

Alien Zone Plus

Embark on a mission to save the world from devastation in this action-packed game. Battle hordes of monsters across diverse 3D environments, utilizing character progression, random equipment, and unique perks to overcome challenges. Experience console-quality graphics and gameplay on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Exquisite 3D graphics
  • 22 distinct stages and scenes
  • Sweep away enemy swarms
  • Character leveling system
  • Perks system for varied gameplay
  • Random equipment system
  • Random monster encounters
Features
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*** Compatible with iPhone 4s, iPad 2, iPad Mini, iPod Touch 5 or better. Optimized specially for iPhone 5 [Game Intro] Space station under invasion, city on the verge of plague, even the whole world, is moving towards devastation. You are the Savior! [Exquisite 3D Graphics] Real-time light, shadow, lambency and depth effect... Enable you to experience a 3D next-gen console game on mobile platforms. 22completely different stages, i.e. 22 distinctive scenes Ensures a breath of fresh air every minute in the game Romantic park, perilous factory, trap-filled power station, besieged lab… Are you ready to set off? [Extremely Exciting Battles] Are you fed up with fighting against only one or several monsters at a time? Here's your chance to sweep away an enemy swarm A wide variety of traps that make your every move full of suspense You have to break through waves of monsters and become the true Savior! [Perfect Combination of ARPG and Shooter Games] Is it an ARPG? No, it is a shooter game Is it a shooter game? It is an APRG with character levels, equipment, perks and treasure hunt systems. [Unique Game Systems] * Character Level: Characters will level up by means of defeating monsters and completing quests. * Perks System: Characters are endowed with multiple perks and can enjoy different gameplays. * Random Equipment System: The game offers millions of equipment like Diablo, in this way you can choose your own game mode according to your preference. To be an iron warrior or bloodthirsty killer, or both of them? You call the shots on your battlefield! * Random Monsters: Different monsters will randomly show up in different places, spices up your gameplay * Package System: You will get various help and fantastic packages at a specific level, times and stages.

About

Dark Sword

Embark on a dark silhouette action RPG adventure to defeat a dark dragon and restore light. Recruit allies, battle in PvP and raids, and collect over 150 items and skills.

Highlights
  • Defeat the Dark Dragon
  • Silhouette Action RPG
  • Acquire Allies
  • PvP, Raids, Dark Dungeon
  • Over 150 Items & Skills
Features
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All I remember is that night... The dark dragon has closed the gate to the sun. And light vanished. All living creatures became dark... Only carrying what's left behind... the eternal pain. Features In the darkness that has lost light… True dark action begins. ▪ Defeat the Dark Dragon & Save the Light! ▪ Silhouette Action RPG ▪ Acquire Allies from Sanctuary of Light ▪ PvP, Raids, Dark Dungeon and more! ▪ Over 150 Items & Skills, Massive Plays "You must overcome the eternal darkness and defeat the Dark Dragon. May the light shine upon you!"

Screenshots

Alien Zone Plus4 screens
Dark Sword4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Alien Zone Plus at none against Dark Sword's shown. Alien Zone Plus also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Dark Sword's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Zone Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Sword sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dark Sword holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 287 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Alien Zone Plus's written reviews are positive against 82% of Dark Sword's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Zone Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, Dark Sword every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Alien Zone Plus versus Dark Sword: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien Zone PlusDark Sword
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (143 ratings)4.6 (287 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews82.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings143287 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB201 MB
Age rating17++12
Developerqinglong zengNANOO COMPANY Inc.

Customer experience

Alien Zone Plus

All ratings143 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative15.8%

Dark Sword

All ratings287 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews684 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative12.7%

User reviews

Alien Zone Plus

From 143 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics and visual design
  • ⚙️ Smooth controls and auto-aim system
  • 🎯 Good difficulty progression and level design
  • 💰 Playable without excessive in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
  • 📱 Poor compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • 🔧 Broken in-app purchase restoration system
  • 💾 Save file loss after updates
  • 📊 Game visuals too small on larger screens

Dark Sword

From 287 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game with smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Awesome art style and visuals
  • 🕹️ Fun and addictive hack-and-slash combat
  • 🆓 Enjoyable without paying
  • 🕰️ Good for short play sessions

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🤖 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of clarity on progression

Bugs and requests

Alien Zone Plus

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Game incompatible with iOS 8.3, 11.0.0 and later versions
  • Crashes on startup or during gameplay
  • Game window doesn't fill modern iPhone screens properly
  • In-app purchases don't persist after app restart
  • Character progress lost after iOS updates
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  • Save files not backed up to cloud services
  • Settings and back-to-menu buttons non-functional
  • Severe lag and frame rate drops on iPad 4
  • Excessive queen mob and elite enemy spawning
  • Ads appearing during boss fights
  • Game becomes unplayable after updates

Requested features

14 requests
  • iOS 11+ compatibility update
  • Screen scaling fix for iPhone 6 and larger devices
  • Multiplayer functionality
  • Character import from original Alien Zone
  • In-game tutorial and story explanation
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  • Manual aiming option instead of auto-aim
  • Character customization features
  • Cloud save backup to iTunes/iCloud
  • Additional weapon variety (flamethrower, laser, rocket launcher)
  • Zoom functionality for better visibility
  • In-game volume control for music
  • More levels and content
  • Save points within levels
  • Unlock characters with in-game currency

Dark Sword

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing on launch
  • Purchased items not being delivered
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Unresponsive controls and input lag

Requested features

5 requests
  • More RPG elements and customization options
  • Offline play mode
  • Gender selection for character
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding
  • Rebalanced in-game economy

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Alien Zone Plus

One-time10
  • (Unlock Avatar 2)$0.99
  • (Unlock Avatar 3)$0.99
  • (Mana Pill * 4)$0.99
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  • (50 Gene Capsules)$0.99
  • (Gold Key)$0.99
  • (MG Guard * 10)$0.99
  • (120 Gene Capsules)$1.99
  • (350 Gene Capsules)$4.99
  • (800 Gene Capsules)$9.99
  • (2000 Gene Capsules)$19.99
13 purchases

Dark Sword

One-time13
  • First Purchase Pack$0.99
  • STARTER PACK$1.99
  • 90 SOUL PACK$2.99
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  • 165 SOUL PACK$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • 3x Legendary (Tier 3)$4.99
  • SPECIAL 360 SOUL SET$5.99
  • TIER 3 LEGENDARY PACK$6.99
  • TIER 8 LEGENDARY PACK$7.99
  • TIER 13 LEGENDARY PACK$8.99
  • 390 SOUL PACK$9.99
  • Essential Pack$14.99
  • 900 SOUL PACK$19.99

Questions

Is Alien Zone Plus free?
Alien Zone Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark Sword free?
Dark Sword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alien Zone Plus or Dark Sword?
Dark Sword is rated higher. Alien Zone Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Dark Sword averages 4.6 from 287 ratings.
Do Alien Zone Plus or Dark Sword have ads?
Dark Sword shows ads; Alien Zone Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, Alien Zone Plus or Dark Sword?
Alien Zone Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dark Sword every 5 weeks. Most recently, Alien Zone Plus was updated on October 3, 2026 and Dark Sword on October 5, 2026.

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