Comparison

Alien Zone Plus vs Tap Craft 2

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

Tap Craft 2

Become a legendary smith and defender by crafting powerful armor and weapons. Battle monsters and bosses, develop your hero's talents, and see how far your clicking skills can take you in this adventure.

Highlights
  • Craft over 400 items
  • Develop hero talents
  • Battle monsters and bosses
  • Clicker gameplay mechanics
  • RPG elements
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You are the last blacksmith and defender of humanity. Your mission: forge legendary weapons, craft powerful armor, and stop the endless monster invasion! Gear up, grab your sword, and become the hero the world needs in this epic RPG clicker. • Craft and upgrade over 400 unique items: epic swords, shields, and gear. • Level up your hero and unlock powerful new talents. • Tap to crush endless waves of monsters and defeat mighty bosses. • Idle progression: your forge works and earns gold even when you are offline! • Every tap is a key to victory, so don't waste your time! Try the idle tap game — Tap Craft 2. How far can you get? Prove your crafting and combat skills today!

Screenshots

Alien Zone Plus4 screens
Tap Craft 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Alien Zone Plus at 4.3 against Tap Craft 2's 3.0. Alien Zone Plus also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 57%) and ratings volume (140 vs 10). Tap Craft 2's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Zone Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tap Craft 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alien Zone Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien Zone Plus has 140 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Alien Zone Plus's written reviews are positive against 57% of Tap Craft 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Zone Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, Tap Craft 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Alien Zone Plus versus Tap Craft 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien Zone PlusTap Craft 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (140 ratings) — better3.0 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings140 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB186 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developerqinglong zengVitaliy Mayorov

Customer experience

Alien Zone Plus

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

Tap Craft 2

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

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

Tap Craft 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
6 purchases

Tap Craft 2

One-time6
  • Crystal pack. Level 1.$2.99
  • Crystal pack. Level 2.$4.99
  • Crystal pack. Level 3.$9.99
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  • Crystal pack. Level 4.$19.99
  • Crystal pack. Level 5.$39.99
  • Crystal pack. Level 6.$69.99

Questions

Is Alien Zone Plus free?
Alien Zone Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tap Craft 2 free?
Tap Craft 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alien Zone Plus or Tap Craft 2?
Alien Zone Plus is rated higher. Alien Zone Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Tap Craft 2 averages 3.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Alien Zone Plus or Tap Craft 2 have ads?
Neither Alien Zone Plus nor Tap Craft 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alien Zone Plus or Tap Craft 2?
Alien Zone Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tap Craft 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Alien Zone Plus was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tap Craft 2 on October 12, 2026.

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