Comparison

Pop Pop Aliens vs Alien Whack Attack

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

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About

Pop Pop Aliens

Test your speed and reflexes in this addictive arcade game. Pop aliens quickly while avoiding decoys across increasingly difficult levels. Compete with friends on leaderboards and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Speed and reflex challenge
  • Progressively difficult levels
  • Dynamic expanding grid
  • Clever decoy avoidance
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Unlockable achievements
Features
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Aliens are popping out of the craters, and you are the only one who can stop them! Tap fast, keep your combo going and see how far you can climb in Pop Pop Aliens, the satisfying arcade reflex game for everyone. HOW IT WORKS Aliens pop up from craters all over the planet. Tap them before they hide, string together big combos and watch out for the tricky ones. Pop a friendly astronaut or a bomb and you lose a heart, so look before you tap! WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT • Easy to learn, hard to put down: one finger is all you need • 10 colourful planets, from Gloop Moon to Magma Core and the Time Rift • 100 campaign levels with a big boss at the end of every planet • Endless mode for the ultimate high score chase • A new Daily Challenge every day and a Weekly Challenge with a fresh twist • Lots of cheeky characters: speedy Zippy, helmeted Tanky, bubble-wrapped Bubbly, sparkly Goldie, sneaky Ninja, Mama with her babies and many more • Power-ups that change the game: slow everything down, double your points, pop the whole planet at once or let the magnet find the nearest alien for you • Collect skins and unlock new looks for your aliens • Leaderboards and achievements in Game Center, so you can compete with your friends • Works offline, no Wi-Fi needed • Cheerful original music and sound effects that make every pop feel good SEASONAL EVENTS Halloween Night: ghosts and pumpkins take over the board, with a spooky look, spooky music, a special leaderboard and Halloween skins to unlock. Christmas Night: it snows over the craters, the lights twinkle and gingerbread men race from crater to crater. Pop your way to a leaderboard spot and unlock the Santa, Frost and Elf skins. Both events switch on by themselves at the right time of year, and the decorations and music appear all around the game. PLAY YOUR WAY The game is free to play. Pop Pop Aliens Premium removes the ads and unlocks an extra skin, so you can pop in peace. Quick rounds, big laughs, one more try! Download Pop Pop Aliens now and start popping. Terms of Use (Apple's standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://paulcrp.com/poppopaliens_privacypolicy.html

About

Alien Whack Attack

Features
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Game Features • Simple Controls, Pure Fun Just tap the screen to play! The intuitive controls make it easy for anyone to jump right in. It’s perfect for quick breaks or relaxing moments—anytime, anywhere! • Unique Aliens & Scoring Strategy Different types of aliens appear at random, each giving you a different score when tapped. Will you aim for the rare, high-scoring aliens or build up your points steadily? But be careful: tapping the wrong targets, like animals, will cost you points! This fast-paced game challenges both your reflexes and your decision-making skills. The better you play, the more intense it gets—aliens pop out faster and in greater numbers! Stay sharp and keep your focus to stay in the game! • 3 Difficulty Levels & AI Battle Mode Choose from Easy, Normal, or Hard to suit your skill level. It’s great for both new players and seasoned pros! Plus, go head-to-head with AI opponents in an exciting challenge mode. Race for points in real-time and show off your skills! • Online Rankings Climb the global leaderboard and see how your reflexes measure up. Can you make it to the top? • Fun for All Ages With its cute design and simple controls, this game is fun for kids, teens, and adults alike! Perfect For: Those who love classic whack-a-mole games, are looking for a simple yet addictive game, want to test their reflexes and concentration, enjoy alien or space-themed games, or simply want to have fun during a short break. You’ll also love the intense battles against the AI! Free to Play! “Whack an Alien” is completely free to play (with optional ads). Just one game and you’ll be hooked! Tap those aliens and protect the planet with your trusty hammer! Notes • Fully playable offline • Internet connection required for rankings and online features • Please play safely—no real hammer-swinging, of course! Download now and become the ultimate Alien Defender!

Screenshots

Pop Pop Aliens4 screens
Alien Whack Attack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alien Whack Attack at none against Pop Pop Aliens's 1. Alien Whack Attack also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Pop Pop Aliens's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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. Pop Pop Aliens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alien Whack Attack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pop Pop Aliens ships an update every 6 days, Alien Whack Attack every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pop Pop Aliens versus Alien Whack Attack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop Pop AliensAlien Whack Attack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul CrapatureanuShinya Okubo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pop Pop Aliens

One-time1
  • Remove All Ads$2.99
None

Alien Whack Attack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pop Pop Aliens free?
Pop Pop Aliens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alien Whack Attack free?
Alien Whack Attack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pop Pop Aliens or Alien Whack Attack have ads?
Both Pop Pop Aliens and Alien Whack Attack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pop Pop Aliens or Alien Whack Attack?
Pop Pop Aliens ships an update every 6 days, and Alien Whack Attack every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pop Pop Aliens was updated on October 25, 2026 and Alien Whack Attack on October 28, 2026.

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