# LexInvaders vs The Strays

The clearest difference is price: The Strays at Free against LexInvaders's $0.99. LexInvaders's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Strays is free to download; LexInvaders costs $0.99 up front. The Strays sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. LexInvaders asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LexInvaders against 5.0 for The Strays. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

LexInvaders ships an update every 6 days, The Strays every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LexInvaders | The Strays |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexinvaders/id6757492516/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-strays/id6761932931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TRISTAN ROBERT NOHRER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867263550) | [Do Not Get Abstracted Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837702339) |

## What reviewers say

### LexInvaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexinvaders/id6757492516)

Type words to destroy falling aliens and survive an invasion. Collect letters to spell words, clear waves, and face challenging boss sentences in this arcade-style word game. It offers a simple yet difficult-to-master experience for players who enjoy fast reflexes and word challenges.

**Highlights:** Spell words by collecting falling letters, Destroy aliens and enemy blocks, Face boss sentences in challenging waves, Four difficulty modes, Power-ups like shields and hearts, Local high score tracking, Game Center leaderboard support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Strays

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-strays/id6761932931)

Lead a team of battle-hardened dogs against mutated horrors and uncover a dark conspiracy. Blast your way through infected city zones, from labs to sewers, utilizing each dog's unique abilities to fight grotesque bosses and reveal the truth behind the outbreak.

**Highlights:** Twelve playable dogs with unique abilities, Seven distinct campaign zones, Mutant enemies and boss battles, Uncover a deep conspiracy through intel, Fast-paced run-and-gun action

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Armory Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Mech | $0.99 | one-time |
| Suppressor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Laser Sight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tac Flashlight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tactical Armor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Melee Spikes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reload +1 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LexInvaders free?

LexInvaders costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Strays free?

The Strays is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LexInvaders or The Strays?

LexInvaders and The Strays are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do LexInvaders or The Strays have ads?

Neither LexInvaders nor The Strays shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LexInvaders or The Strays?

LexInvaders ships an update every 6 days, and The Strays every 5 days. Most recently, LexInvaders was updated on October 22, 2026 and The Strays on October 25, 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.*