# Alien Zone Plus vs Tap Craft 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Zone Plus | Tap Craft 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-zone-plus/id663763859/reviews)** | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-craft-2-clicker/id1397149772/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 276 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [qinglong zeng](https://appshunter.io/developer/584356722) | [Vitaliy Mayorov](https://appshunter.io/developer/885384305) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Zone Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-zone-plus/id663763859)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| (Unlock Avatar 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| (Unlock Avatar 3) | $0.99 | one-time |
| (Mana Pill * 4) | $0.99 | one-time |
| (50 Gene Capsules) | $0.99 | one-time |
| (Gold Key) | $0.99 | one-time |
| (MG Guard * 10) | $0.99 | one-time |
| (120 Gene Capsules) | $1.99 | one-time |
| (350 Gene Capsules) | $4.99 | one-time |
| (800 Gene Capsules) | $9.99 | one-time |
| (2000 Gene Capsules) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Tap Craft 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-craft-2-clicker/id1397149772)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal pack. Level 1. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystal pack. Level 2. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal pack. Level 3. | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal pack. Level 4. | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crystal pack. Level 5. | $39.99 | one-time |
| Crystal pack. Level 6. | $69.99 | one-time |


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