# Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ vs Alien

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alien at 100% against Nimble Quest Halfbrick+'s 5%. Alien also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Nimble Quest Halfbrick+'s advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (124 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Alien asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alien holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ has 124 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Nimble Quest Halfbrick+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Alien's.

Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ ships an update daily, Alien every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ | Alien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimble-quest-halfbrick-plus/id6667096113/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-abduction/id6761780260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 284 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Amrit Banga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891434157) |

## What reviewers say

### Nimble Quest Halfbrick+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimble-quest-halfbrick-plus/id6667096113)

Lead a growing conga line of heroes with unique abilities through endless stages, battling hordes of enemies. This action-packed adventure combines classic snake mechanics with a twist, offering fast-paced, addictive gameplay and a huge roster of collectible characters.

**Highlights:** Conga line hero action, Classic snake mechanics reimagined, Huge roster of collectible heroes, Power-ups and unique weapons, Diverse and challenging levels, Fast-paced, addictive gameplay, Retro pixel art and soundtrack

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fantasy style gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and nostalgic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind a subscription paywall
- 🚫 Used to be free
- 🕰️ Limited free play time
- 💳 Expensive subscription cost

**Reported bugs**

- Laggy performance
- Poorly implemented new features

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option
- Offline play
- Ad-supported free version


### Alien

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-abduction/id6761780260)

Pilot a flying saucer and use a tractor beam to abduct animals and humans in an endless arcade adventure. Dodge obstacles and other aircraft to survive and achieve a higher score. Track your progress with detailed statistics and compete globally on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Endless arcade gameplay, Abduct humans and animals, Dodge planes and obstacles, Detailed statistics tracking, Global leaderboards, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ free?

Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alien free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ or Alien?

Alien is rated higher. Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ averages 1.5 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Alien averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ or Alien have ads?

Neither Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ nor Alien shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ or Alien?

Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ ships an update daily, and Alien every 10 days. Most recently, Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ was updated on October 17, 2026 and Alien on October 14, 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.*