# BEYOND Touch™ vs Alien

The clearest difference is rating: Alien at 4.5 against BEYOND Touch™'s 3.4. Alien also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and chart position (#208 vs unranked). BEYOND Touch™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BEYOND Touch™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alien holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien has 1.3K ratings behind it against 226, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BEYOND Touch™'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Alien's.

BEYOND Touch™ ships an update every 3 weeks, Alien every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BEYOND Touch™ | Alien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-touch/id691908718/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 226 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#208** |
| Size | 50 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PlayStation Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/912472174) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### BEYOND Touch™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-touch/id691908718)

Control your PlayStation 3 game with an iOS device. Connect wirelessly to your console for intuitive touch controls. Play solo or with a friend.

**Highlights:** Wireless PS3 game control, Intuitive touch controls, Easy connection to PS3, Solo and Duo play modes, iOS device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works perfectly
- 🚀 Easier to play with the app
- 👍 Useful app
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Magnificent game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Clunky controls
- 🐛 Doesn't connect to PS4/PS3
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🐛 Glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Endless login loop
- No PS4/PS3 found
- App crashes
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Support for PS5 and Xbox
- Make it playable without PS4/PS3
- Add iOS/PC support
- Improve motion controls


### Alien

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a terrifying quest for survival aboard a space station. Unprepared and underequipped, you must use your wits and courage to escape an unknown menace. Experience a faithful mobile replication of the classic survival horror game, complete with AAA visuals and an arresting narrative.

**Highlights:** Survival horror gameplay, Stealth and evasion mechanics, Resource scavenging and crafting, Touchscreen controls with customization, Gamepad and mouse/keyboard support, Faithful mobile replication of AAA visuals, Includes all DLC content

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port with great performance
- 👍 Impressive graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Smooth controls and controller support
- 🎬 Captures the Alien franchise atmosphere well
- 🕹️ Immersive gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Device overheating and battery drain issues
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Touchscreen controls not ideal for certain gameplay elements
- 🕰️ Long loading times and unskippable intro

**Reported bugs**

- Certain puzzles/objectives not triggering correctly
- Sound issues like audio cutting out
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more graphics/performance options
- Improve auto-save and checkpoint system
- Implement Magic Keyboard support
- Include Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BEYOND Touch™ free?

BEYOND Touch™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alien free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BEYOND Touch™ or Alien?

Alien is rated higher. BEYOND Touch™ averages 3.4 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Alien averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do BEYOND Touch™ or Alien have ads?

Neither BEYOND Touch™ nor Alien shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BEYOND Touch™ or Alien?

BEYOND Touch™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alien every 2 months. Most recently, BEYOND Touch™ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Alien on October 20, 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.*