# Looking for Aliens vs Eldermyth

The clearest difference is rating: Looking for Aliens at 4.9 against Eldermyth's 4.4. Looking for Aliens also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Looking for Aliens costs $2.99 and Eldermyth $2.99 up front. Eldermyth sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Looking for Aliens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Looking for Aliens holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Looking for Aliens has 131 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Looking for Aliens's written reviews are positive against 89% of Eldermyth's.

Looking for Aliens ships an update daily, Eldermyth every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Looking for Aliens | Eldermyth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-for-aliens/id6670402289/reviews)** | [4.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldermyth/id6743443107/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 437 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [KIERAN HARTNETT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801578555) |

## What reviewers say

### Looking for Aliens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-for-aliens/id6670402289)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Casual, #77 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on a humorous hidden-object adventure from an extraterrestrial perspective. Explore vibrant, hand-drawn scenes filled with quirky items and lighthearted puzzles. Uncover the absurdities of Earth life through alien eyes and enjoy an engaging experience with hints and extras.

**Highlights:** Interactive animated scenes, Alien perspective humor, Beautiful hand-drawn artwork, Accessible intuitive controls, Hidden object hunting, Side quests and extras

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Detailed and interactive
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Lots of levels and content
- 👍 Reminds users of other popular games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches in certain levels preventing progress
- 🎨 Muted color palette not preferred by all users

**Reported bugs**

- Glitch in levels 3 and 5 where tapping the correct object does not register
- Incompatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Improve visibility of item list at the bottom
- Add a dark mode option


### Eldermyth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldermyth/id6743443107)

Guide mythical beasts to defend indigenous villagers and their land from foreign invaders. Utilize unique powers, land types, and weather cycles in this turn-based roguelike to achieve high scores. Discover hidden mechanics or use the in-built guide for immediate knowledge.

**Highlights:** Turn-based roguelike gameplay, Play as 6 unique beasts or custom Amalgam, Strategic risk/reward decisions, Interact with 5 land types, Procedurally generated game boards, Dynamic weather cycles, Voiceover accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Looking for Aliens free?

Looking for Aliens costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eldermyth free?

Eldermyth costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Looking for Aliens or Eldermyth?

Looking for Aliens is rated higher. Looking for Aliens averages 4.9 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Eldermyth averages 4.4 from 20 ratings.

### Do Looking for Aliens or Eldermyth have ads?

Neither Looking for Aliens nor Eldermyth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Looking for Aliens or Eldermyth?

Looking for Aliens ships an update daily, and Eldermyth every 6 days. Most recently, Looking for Aliens was updated on October 16, 2026 and Eldermyth on October 8, 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.*