Comparison

Strangers Here vs Alone

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

Head to head
About

Strangers Here

An atmospheric VHS horror game where you play as an FBI agent hunting creatures that mimic humans. Distinguish between real people and their copies, make critical decisions, and uncover the truth behind the "Strangers."

Highlights
  • VHS horror atmosphere
  • Track human-imitating creatures
  • Distinguish real people from copies
  • Make life-altering decisions
  • Six unique endings
  • Customizable menu background
Features
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Strangers Here — an atmospheric VHS horror about the "Strangers": unsettling creatures that mimic humans with terrifying precision. In the quiet family park of Willingstone, something has gone horribly wrong. People are vanishing, animals are falling ill, and inhuman screams echo from the forest at night. The special agency D.I.C. has been tracking incidents like these for a long time. Now it's your turn — learn to tell the real from the imitation, and uncover the true nature of these beings.

About

Alone

Navigate shadowy woods as a pig, avoiding obstacles and demonic threats. The game records your reaction in Picture-in-Picture video when jump scares occur. It's designed for intense startles and shock.

Highlights
  • Navigate eerie woods
  • Avoid obstacles and demonic threats
  • Record player reactions
  • Picture-in-Picture video recording
  • Intense jump scares
  • Sound-driven gameplay
Features
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Guide a helpless little pig through eerie, shadowy woods, navigating a series of mysterious maps. But beware—lurking in the darkness is something demonic. You won’t know when or where, but it’s waiting for you. The Rules Are Simple: Move the pig carefully—but don’t get too comfortable. Watch out for cliffs and electric fences—touching either will restart the level. For the best experience, turn your sound to MAX. Your reaction is recorded as a Picture-in-Picture (PIP) video, showing both the game and your priceless reaction when the scare hits! Think you can make it through without losing your nerve? There’s only one way to find out… Download now—if you dare. Warning & Disclaimer This application contains intense jump scares, sudden loud noises, and frightening imagery designed to startle and shock players. It is intended for entertainment purposes only. By using this app, you acknowledge and agree to the following: 1. Health Advisory: This app is not suitable for individuals with heart conditions, epilepsy, anxiety disorders, or other medical conditions that could be aggravated by sudden shocks or intense stimuli. If you have any such conditions, or if you are uncertain about your health, you should not use this app. 2. Assumption of Risk: You understand and accept that this app is designed to elicit strong reactions, including fear and surprise. You assume full responsibility for any physical, emotional, or psychological effects resulting from its use. 3. Limitation of Liability: The developer(s) of this app are not responsible for any injuries, medical issues, or other damages—whether direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential—arising from the use of this application. You use this app entirely at your own risk. 4. Safe Environment: You agree to use this app in a safe environment, free from hazards that could cause injury if you react suddenly (e.g., sitting down, not driving, not standing near sharp or fragile objects). By downloading this app, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this disclaimer. If you do not accept these terms, do not proceed with using the app. Terms of use EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of use: http://ovomatedevelopment.co.za/gallery/TermsConditionsAlone.pdf Privacy Policy: http://ovomatedevelopment.co.za/gallery/PrivacyPolicyAlone.pdf

Screenshots

Strangers Here4 screens
Alone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Strangers Here at none against Alone's 1. Strangers Here also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Alone's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price 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. Alone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Strangers Here asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strangers Here has 178 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Strangers Here's written reviews are positive against 100% of Alone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strangers Here ships an update monthly, Alone every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Strangers Here versus Alone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrangers HereAlone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (178 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings178 — better6
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB88 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperElmira SevostyanovaOvomate Development

Customer experience

Strangers Here

All ratings124 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral15.3%
Negative13.3%

Alone

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Strangers Here

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Alone

One-time1
  • Remove ads!$0.99

Questions

Is Strangers Here free?
Strangers Here is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alone free?
Alone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strangers Here or Alone?
Alone is rated higher. Strangers Here averages 4.1 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while Alone averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Strangers Here or Alone have ads?
Alone shows ads; Strangers Here does not.
Which is updated more often, Strangers Here or Alone?
Strangers Here ships an update monthly, and Alone every 6 months. Most recently, Strangers Here was updated on October 25, 2026 and Alone on October 24, 2026.

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