# Barney Blinddarm vs Alien Guest

The clearest difference is rating: Alien Guest at 4.2 against Barney Blinddarm's 1.0. Barney Blinddarm's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barney Blinddarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Alien Guest sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alien Guest holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

Barney Blinddarm ships an update monthly, Alien Guest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barney Blinddarm | Alien Guest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barney-blinddarm/id959010296/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-guest/id1590162569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Essig](https://appshunter.io/developer/446378172) | [STM GAMES FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703719097) |

## What reviewers say

### Barney Blinddarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barney-blinddarm/id959010296)

A humorous and bloody game where players help a disembodied appendix named Barney make a spectacular escape. Time your taps to guide Barney's fall and aim for the rubbish bin lid to achieve a grand flight to freedom.

**Highlights:** Timed tap gameplay, Guide falling character, Aim for rubbish bin lid, Blood pack physics, Humorous narrative

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Alien Guest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-guest/id1590162569)

Guide an alien guest through challenging environments and obstacles to return home. Pilot a flying saucer, dodge enemies, and navigate treacherous terrains. Upgrade your ship and unlock new characters to enhance your journey.

**Highlights:** Pilot a flying saucer, Dodge enemies, Navigate gorges and jungles, Explore diverse locations, Upgrade flying saucers, Unlock new characters

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Polar night | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tropical forest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Desert | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barney Blinddarm free?

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

### Is Alien Guest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Barney Blinddarm or Alien Guest?

Alien Guest is rated higher. Barney Blinddarm averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Alien Guest averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Barney Blinddarm or Alien Guest have ads?

Alien Guest shows ads; Barney Blinddarm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Barney Blinddarm or Alien Guest?

Barney Blinddarm ships an update monthly, and Alien Guest every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barney Blinddarm was updated on November 1, 2026 and Alien Guest on November 3, 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.*