# Wildlife Simulator vs The Alpha

The clearest difference is price: The Alpha at Free against Wildlife Simulator's $0.99. The Alpha also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 48 months). Wildlife Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

The Alpha is free to download; Wildlife Simulator costs $0.99 up front. The Alpha sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Wildlife Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wildlife Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildlife Simulator has 1K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Wildlife Simulator's written reviews are positive against 76% of The Alpha's.

Wildlife Simulator ships an update every 48 months, The Alpha fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wildlife Simulator | The Alpha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildlife-simulator-wolf/id894918913/reviews)** | [4.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-alpha-wolf-rpg-simulator/id6444962220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 76.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 472 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gluten Free Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/698937431) | [Dumitru Ene](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579230730) |

## What reviewers say

### Wildlife Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildlife-simulator-wolf/id894918913)

Live life as a wolf in a vast, realistic forest. Hunt for food, raise a family, and battle dangerous predators to survive. Level up your wolf with new abilities and explore a huge 3D environment.

**Highlights:** Realistic survival mechanics (health, hunger, thirst), Epic battles with sharp teeth and speed, Start and raise a wolf family, Level up wolf abilities and unlock new skills, Wolf survival guide with enemy info and map, Huge open-world 3D forest environment, Intuitive touch-based controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Awesome game
- 👍 Great value for money
- 🐺 Feels like being a wolf
- 🐾 Fun to raise a pack
- 🎨 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy at times
- 🔍 Small map area
- 🐺 Limited wolf customization
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Lack of content/features

**Reported bugs**

- Wolves glitching out and running in circles
- Chests/items not accessible due to map boundaries
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Wolves' physical appearance glitching

**Requested features**

- Larger map areas
- More wolf customization options
- Ability to grow and expand pack
- Additional animal types to interact with
- Multiplayer functionality


### The Alpha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-alpha-wolf-rpg-simulator/id6444962220)

Experience life as a wolf in a vast open world. Lead your pack, hunt, battle rivals, and survive in a realistic wilderness with dynamic weather and day-night cycles. Engage in strategic combat and form alliances in multiplayer mode.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Pack leadership, Hunting and survival, Strategic combat, Multiplayer mode, Realistic animal behavior, Dynamic weather and day-night cycle

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alpha Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 6 | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wildlife Simulator free?

Wildlife Simulator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Alpha free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wildlife Simulator or The Alpha?

Wildlife Simulator is rated higher. Wildlife Simulator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while The Alpha averages 4.0 from 49 ratings.

### Do Wildlife Simulator or The Alpha have ads?

The Alpha shows ads; Wildlife Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wildlife Simulator or The Alpha?

Wildlife Simulator ships an update every 48 months, and The Alpha fortnightly. Most recently, Wildlife Simulator was updated on September 24, 2026 and The Alpha on September 10, 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.*