# Alien Path vs Galaxy Attack

Alien Path and Galaxy Attack both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Alien Path's written reviews are positive against 52% of Galaxy Attack's. Alien Path also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Galaxy Attack's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (654K vs 196). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Path sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Galaxy Attack sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Alien Path against 4.7 for Galaxy Attack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Attack has 654K ratings behind it against 196, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Alien Path's written reviews are positive against 52% of Galaxy Attack's.

Alien Path ships an update every 6 weeks, Galaxy Attack every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Path | Galaxy Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-path/id983507557/reviews) | **[4.7 (654K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 196 | **654K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 219 MB | 476 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464212314) | [Dino Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777402278) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-path/id983507557)

Engage in a unique blend of RPG, puzzle, and strategy to defend planets from robot invaders. Plan alien paths, hatch new creatures, and collect power cards to overcome hundreds of challenging levels and giant boss robots.

**Highlights:** RPG Puzzle Path-Planning Strategy, Hatch and upgrade 16 unique Aliens, Collect over 100 Alien Power cards, Card evolution with runes, Over 300 everchanging levels, Guild system for rankings and upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Ancient's Wing | $1.99 | one-time |
| 275 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Festive Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 15 Days Supreme VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and appealing visuals
- 🎢 Challenging yet rewarding puzzles
- 🆓 Free-to-play with optional ads
- 🕹️ Unique and engaging mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Microtransactions can feel intrusive
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay over time

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Stamina not refunding properly
- Achievements not unlocking as intended

**Requested features**

- More varied level designs
- Offline play mode
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Expanded social features


### Galaxy Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Action, #135 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Pilot a lone spaceship to defend Earth from relentless alien swarms in this classic space shooter. Upgrade your weapons and skills to overcome increasingly difficult challenges across numerous levels and intense boss battles.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer mode, High quality graphics, Active skills, 140 levels, Boss battles, Gun and laser upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Crystal Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 2 Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Military Chest x10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| X2 Win Point, Zero Lose Point | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Coin (Flash Sale) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Event Item Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stone Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer: 400 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Event coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 🕹️ Fun retro arcade style
- 👍 Variety of game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Unbalanced matchmaking in PvP
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Lost progress and purchases
- Rewards not registering properly
- Connectivity issues in PvP

**Requested features**

- Improved skill-based matchmaking
- More free currency and upgrades
- Ability to select purchased ships
- Reduced difficulty curve
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Path free?

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

### Is Galaxy Attack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alien Path or Galaxy Attack?

Galaxy Attack is rated higher. Alien Path averages 4.6 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Galaxy Attack averages 4.7 from 654K ratings.

### Do Alien Path or Galaxy Attack have ads?

Both Alien Path and Galaxy Attack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Path or Galaxy Attack?

Alien Path ships an update every 6 weeks, and Galaxy Attack every 4 days. Most recently, Alien Path was updated on June 10, 2026 and Galaxy Attack on September 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.*