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Alien Invasion vs Find the Alien

Alien Invasion 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Alien Invasion
Find the Alien 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60

Alien Invasion offers more depth and long-term engagement for players willing to tolerate its monetization, while Find the Alien is a simpler, more casual experience with frequent ads.

Full reviews: Alien Invasion · Find the Alien

Alien Invasion provides a more complex and evolving gameplay experience, but it is heavily criticized for aggressive monetization and numerous ads. Find the Alien is a straightforward, relaxing game, though it also suffers from a high volume of advertisements.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Alien InvasionR6R4R14R20
Alien Invasion Alien Invasion offers a game with depth, evolving content, and a sense of progression, with players enjoying the core concept of being an alien and devouring things R14R20. However, some recent updates have introduced elements like 'demons' that some users dislike R6, and the game can become a long grind for materials and upgrades R4. There are also requests for new content and conversion systems for excess resources .
Find the Alien Find the Alien is described as fun, relaxing, and simple, with users enjoying the core mechanic of shooting or finding aliens . However, some users desire more levels and customization options for aliens .
Ease of Use and User Experience tieR9R15R20R21
Alien Invasion Users generally find Alien Invasion entertaining and easy to learn, despite initial navigation difficulties R20. However, the game is plagued by a cluttered interface with many distracting ad icons and pop-ups R9R15. Some users also report issues with game progress not saving or being lost R21.
Find the Alien Find the Alien is considered easy and relaxing to play . The main detractor from the user experience is the constant presence of ads, both pop-ups and banner ads R64R66R69.
Reliability and Performance tieR1R12R15R16
Alien Invasion Alien Invasion suffers from numerous technical issues, including glitches when crossing time zones R1, game crashes , and significant lag or jitter during gameplay, especially during boss fights R15R18. Many users report problems with ads not loading or looping, preventing progression R12R16R54. There are also reports of progress being reset or lost .
Find the Alien Find the Alien also has reliability issues, with users reporting glitches that prevent level completion R70R109 and invisible or invincible aliens R108. Some users experience the app not loading correctly or not allowing them to play .
Price and Value tieR3R7R10R16
Alien Invasion Alien Invasion is free to download but is heavily criticized for being a 'money grab' with constant microtransactions, in-game purchases, and a subscription model to remove ads R7R10R24. Users feel forced to watch ads for progression R3 and some events require significant real-money spending R16. The cost of in-game items like skins is also deemed ludicrous .
Find the Alien Find the Alien is free to download and play, but users are bombarded with ads, including banner ads at the bottom of the screen R64 and frequent pop-up ads R61R66R69. The option to remove ads often requires a payment R64, and some in-game actions like getting more coins or tasers are tied to watching ads .
Support tieR1R16R54R58
Alien Invasion Alien Invasion's customer service has been unhelpful, with one user reporting that the solution to a game-breaking glitch was to buy supplies R1. Another user was told there were no ads to serve when troubleshooting ad loading issues R16. Developers also admitted that forced ads become standard at higher levels, expecting users to pay a subscription R58.
Find the Alien There is limited information on Find the Alien's customer support. One user reported a bug and asked for it to be fixed immediately . Another user mentioned reporting ad loading issues to support multiple times without resolution R54.
Pick Alien Invasion if

You prefer a game with more complex progression, evolving content, and don't mind a significant grind or potentially paying to bypass ads and speed up progress R20.

Pick Find the Alien if

You are looking for a simpler, more casual, and relaxing game experience that is easy to pick up and play, even if it means frequent ad interruptions .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of reviews, but recent negative reviews for Alien Invasion highlight a shift towards more aggressive monetization and technical issues. Find the Alien's reviews are generally less detailed, focusing heavily on the ad experience.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in Alien Invasion?
Yes, Alien Invasion has a significant number of ads, with users reporting constant pop-ups, ads required for progression, and even forced ads appearing when opening the game or closing menus R3R7R10R13.
Can you play Alien Invasion without paying?
While Alien Invasion is free to download and can be played without direct payment, many users report that progression becomes extremely slow without watching ads or making in-app purchases, and some events require significant spending R3R4R16R18.
How much does it cost to remove ads in Alien Invasion?
To remove ads in Alien Invasion, users report needing to pay a subscription, with one user citing a cost of $99 a year R7R24R58.
Are there many ads in Find the Alien?
Yes, Find the Alien has a lot of ads, with users frequently complaining about constant pop-ups, banner ads at the bottom of the screen, and ads appearing every few seconds or after every level R61R64R66R69.
Does Find the Alien have glitches?
Yes, Find the Alien has reported glitches, including hitboxes of people remaining after they are gone R70, invisible and invincible aliens on certain levels R108, and other unspecified bugs that prevent level completion R109.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 110 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R6] Alien Invasion 3/5 · US Great game, one problem.: So I have played this game for years, and never had a problem with it……until they added demons, so you see here this is a problem fpr me because im no longer allowed to play it, because of the demons, and this is a alien game so i dont understand, but besides that gameplay is great, and fun to play while on long car rides
  2. [R4] Alien Invasion 2/5 · US Find something else: I have put a lot of time into this game. The unrelenting pop ups are obnoxious, quest rewards make no sense, it becomes overwhelming with the amount of materials you have to grind. Seriously you are better off playing a match three game.
  3. [R14] Alien Invasion 5/5 · US Truly great game: Really fun played for hours lol really good game good job devs :)
  4. [R20] Alien Invasion 4/5 · US Alien Invasion review: First try it was difficult to Navigate the moves of the alien but it’s not difficult to Learn from hands on experience., the Game isn’t overly complicated and is entertaining I haven’t deleted the app so All is Well.
  5. [R9] Alien Invasion 3/5 · US Too many ads: They have overdone the ads. It was a fun game, if a little slow, but now with the ads, the screen is dominated by distracting elements that do not add to the fun, rather get in the way. We do t need to see 8 different add icons at the same time.
  6. [R15] Alien Invasion 3/5 · US Remove the pointless stuff on the screen that block the players view!: Normally I would rate this 5 stars because this is splendid game with a solid concept however I have the following issues I wish the devs would address urgently: 1. The HUD(Heads up display) should be concealable. The game should have an option to hide or display it. 2. Jitter/ Lag - When consuming the mammoth/ queen of worm
  7. [R21] Alien Invasion 3/5 · US Fun, but….: This game is mindless fun and I love it… but… there is no save. No Game Center save, login, or anything that can port between my phone and iPad. When it’s relax game time and I get on the iPad, my progress is stuck on the phone. So I don’t play when I could. So I only play when I have time.
  8. [R1] Alien Invasion 1/5 · US MAJOR GAME FLAW! GAME GLITCHES WHEN YOU CROSS TIME ZONES!: I REALLY LIKE THIS GAME BUT IT HAS A MAJOR PROBLEM. Following a resent trip across a time zone, my alien bug opened into a totally different area of the game way above my current level. Unable to get to resources to upgrade, thereby trapping me, CUSTOM SERVICE solution was to BUY THE SUPPLIES TO GET OUT. Sounds pretty suspicious and cl
  9. [R12] Alien Invasion 3/5 · US Bugged: Good game, but the ads are extremely long. 4/6 of the last ads watched failed to terminate. Some ads continue to loop 3x’s and tgen fail as well.
  10. [R16] Alien Invasion 1/5 · US ADs don’t load: The game is EXTREMELY slow when loading ads. It takes hours for even a single ad to load. When I told the developers about this and confirmed through troubleshooting that it wasn’t on my end, they just told me there weren’t any ads to serve? Other games don’t have problems serving up ads so I don’t what their problem is. Also, the in game events require paying huge amounts ($90+)
  11. [R3] Alien Invasion 3/5 · US Used to enjoy it, it got horribly worse.: I played it way early on. Back when there was an in game suggestion box. When it was small and new and ads weren’t required for progression. They would give you bonus stuff for watching ads sure but it was your choice to watch them or not. Technically it’s still “only ads if you allow it” but that only applies to ads for stuff outside the game. Every time
  12. [R7] Alien Invasion 1/5 · US Money Grab: Huge money grab, peppered with ads, constant micro transactions in your face, and to get rid of ads, you have to pay a subscription.
  13. [R10] Alien Invasion 2/5 · US Ads: Used to like the game. Played it quite a bit and decided to play it again. Starting the game there’s 4-5 pop ups asking you to spend real money. Once you click through all those, the game goes into an ad. So much for wanting to play the game again
  14. [R54] Alien Invasion 3/5 · GB Great game but ads are still broken: You need ads to get through the new galaxy invasion events and the ads don't work for me and many other fans of the game. It's a common problem mentioned a lot in both the FB group a Reddit community for this game. It just says ad loading on the button where you normally click to watch the ad. I've reported this to support a few times and been told it would be
  15. [R58] Alien Invasion 1/5 · US Out of Control Ads: This game used to be great but in the last week or so, and add pops up for just about everything you touch and there are no longer ad rewards features like they used to be. What happened? And, to the developer, I did email Crazy Labs. They admitted that after a certain level forced ads become standard and you are expected to pay the $99 a year in order to play ad free. That i
  16. [R13] Alien Invasion 1/5 · US Why: This used to be the best game no ads no annoying promotions flooding my screen now I can’t even play without being forced to watch ads for other games. Deleting it immediately after writing this review. Very disappointed with you guys
  17. [R18] Alien Invasion 3/5 · US Buggy a.f: There’s this big money guy with a secret key. Very hard to beat because the game lags big time everytime you get it to 16%. And makes it get out of your circle of eating and have to start all over. Goes back up to 100% health. I got my alien very high on status. And lags every time i get it low on health. It’s fun and you can play without having to pay for anything. But it’s those lit
  18. [R24] Alien Invasion 3/5 · US Tap Joy has issues: I tried the game out to meet challenges on TapJoy offers after finally getting settings worked out to track progress in apps and they won’t give me rewards for this game. Feel scammed for all the time put into this game. Will probably stop playing because of the scammy behavior. Will change this if I could get this corrected. This game has so many ads and only offer expensive s
  19. [R61] Find the Alien 1/5 · US Worst game ever: I was just playing the normal game but then it told me it was restricted it used to be ages 4+ and then age is 9+ and now it’s ages is 13+ I don’t like that. Why did it do that? Why did anything anyone do that? and everything cost ads and stuff.
  20. [R64] Find the Alien 2/5 · US Whyyyy: It’s ok but there’s adds at the bottom and if I want to get rid of it I have to pay
  21. [R66] Find the Alien 1/5 · US I hate ADS: I don’t want ads anymore thank you for reading this review
  22. [R69] Find the Alien 5/5 · US Maybe not that much adds: The game is fun but the adds are a little bit too much and the game doesn’t need to have that much adds. But I still support this game because it’s fun and funny.
  23. [R70] Find the Alien 1/5 · US There’s a glitch: The glitches on the level with the bus hit boxes of people still there can’t hit alien fix it!!
  24. [R108] Find the Alien 4/5 · US Problem: In level 138 the aliens are not showing up and are invisible and invincible.
  25. [R109] Find the Alien 4/5 · US One level is broken literally: The game is ok but it has to many glitches and I can’t complete one level because of a glitch that is hard to explain

Synthesized from 110 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store