# LEGO® Star Wars™ vs Alien

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alien at every 2 months against LEGO® Star Wars™'s every 7 months. Alien also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 59%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). LEGO® Star Wars™'s advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 1.3K) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LEGO® Star Wars™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Alien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alien holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® Star Wars™ has 32K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of LEGO® Star Wars™'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Alien's.

LEGO® Star Wars™ ships an update every 7 months, Alien every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LEGO® Star Wars™ | Alien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-star-wars-tcs/id727420266/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-isolation/id1573029040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | #203 |
| Size | 818 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Warner Bros.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298372283) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### LEGO® Star Wars™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-star-wars-tcs/id727420266)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Relive the entire Star Wars saga with LEGO characters and humor. Explore iconic movie moments, unlock over 120 characters, and utilize Force powers. Episode I story mode is free, with additional content available for purchase.

**Highlights:** 36 story mode levels plus bonus content, Over 120 unlockable characters, Utilize light and dark side Force powers, LEGO-style gameplay with character switching, Dynamic control styles (Classic and Touch Screen)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arcade Pack (Super Battle Droid) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack (Boss Nass) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bounty Hunter Pack (Bib Fortuna) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Empire Character Pack (The Emperor) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jedi Pack (Shaak Ti) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Episode II Pack (Dexter) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Episode III Pack (Wookiee ) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Prequel Trilogy Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Original Trilogy Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Complete Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Nostalgic gameplay
- 👍 Faithful to console version
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Affordable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 Bugs preventing 100% completion
- 👎 Paywall for full game
- 👎 Small control buttons
- 👎 Difficulty nerfs

**Reported bugs**

- Kamino Stud Hunt level bridge not working
- Progress lost when app is closed
- Buttons shifting position
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress across devices
- Larger control buttons
- Controller support
- Multiplayer mode
- Ports of other LEGO games


### Alien

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

**Currently charting:** #203 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 LEGO® Star Wars™ free?

LEGO® Star Wars™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alien free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LEGO® Star Wars™ or Alien?

Alien is rated higher. LEGO® Star Wars™ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Alien averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do LEGO® Star Wars™ or Alien have ads?

Neither LEGO® Star Wars™ nor Alien shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LEGO® Star Wars™ or Alien?

LEGO® Star Wars™ ships an update every 7 months, and Alien every 2 months. Most recently, LEGO® Star Wars™ was updated on November 7, 2026 and Alien on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, LEGO® Star Wars™ or Alien?

LEGO® Star Wars™ currently peaks at #164 in the App Store charts, and Alien at #203. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*