# Terraforming Mars — The strategy game on Mars

> Strategy board game adaptation for terraforming Mars with corporations. (iPhone/iPad app by Twin Sails Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraforming-mars/id1353471030 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Twin Sails Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135862620)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $8.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 7,460 App Store ratings · 892 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 353 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2019-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraforming-mars/id1353471030/reviews.md

## What is Terraforming Mars?

CREATE LIFE ON MARS

Lead a corporation and launch ambitious Mars terraforming projects. Direct massive construction works, manage and use your resources, create cities, forests and oceans, and set rewards and objectives to win the game!

In Terraforming Mars, place your cards on the board and use them wisely:
- Achieve a high Terraform Rating, by increasing the temperature and oxygen level or creating oceans... Make the planet habitable for future generations!
- Get Victory Points by building cities, infrastructure and other ambitious projects.
- But watch out! Rival corporations will try to slow you down... That's a nice forest you planted there... It'd be a shame if an asteroid crashed right on it.

Will you be able to lead humanity into a new era? The terraforming race begins now!

Features:
• The official adaptation of Jacob Fryxelius' famous board game.
• Mars for all: Play against the computer or challenge up to 5 players in multiplayer mode, online or offline.
• Game variant: Try the rules of the Corporate Era for a more complex game. With the addition of new cards, including 2 new corporations, focused on economy and technology, you will discover one of the most strategic variants of the game!
• Solo Challenge: Finish terraforming Mars before the end of generation 14. Try new rules and features in the most challenging Solo mode on the (red) planet.

DLCs:
• Speed up your game with the Prelude expansion, adding a new phase at the start of the game to specialize your corporation and boost your early game. It also introduces new cards, corporations and a new solo challenge.
• Explore a new side of Mars with the Hellas & Elysium maps, each bringing a new set of twists, awards and milestones. From the Southern Wilds to the Other Face of Mars, the taming of the Red Planet continues.
• Add the Venus board to your game, with a new Solar phase to hasten your games. Shake up Terraforming Mars with the Morning Star expansion, featuring new cards, corporations, and resources!
• Spice up the game with 7 new cards from the Original Promo Pack: Includes everything from the microbe-oriented corporation Splice to the game-changing Self-Replication Robot project.

* Try the Big Box Promo Pack and its 23 cards to raise the level even higher. Play as the expert-only Pharmacy Union or enjoy the more relaxed Astrodrill corporation with this DLC!
* Establish outposts and trade with them in Colonies! Featuring 49 project cards, 5 corporations, and a whole new game system, Colonies is the most content-packed DLC to date!

Languages available: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish

Having an issue? Looking for support? Please contact us: https://asmodee.helpshift.com/

Find all the latest news for Terraforming Mars on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube!

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© Twin Sails Interactive 2019. © FryxGames 2016. Terraforming Mars™ is a trademark of FryxGames. Developed by Artefact Studio.

## Key features

- Official board game adaptation
- Play against AI or up to 5 players
- Online and offline multiplayer
- Corporate Era variant
- Solo challenge mode
- Expansions available for new content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $8.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terraforming Mars - Prelude | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hellas & Elysium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Venus Next | $3.99 | one-time |
| Original Promo Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Box Promo Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Colonies | $3.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #22 in Top Paid · Board (US App Store)
- #65 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

## What do users think of Terraforming Mars?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Faithful adaptation of board game
- 👍 Great UI and animations
- 🕹️ Smooth solo gameplay
- 💰 Good value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Unreliable multiplayer experience
- 🕰️ Long load times to resume games
- 🤯 Confusing multiplayer features
- 🤖 Weak AI opponents

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Science tags not counted properly
- Power infrastructure card not functioning
- Inability to place tiles in some cases
- Saved games not loading properly

**Most requested features**

- Undo button for actions
- Ability to see final game metrics
- Notifications for turn updates
- Ability to track win/loss records
- More expansion content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 892)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraforming-mars/id1353471030/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Game synch & Timer ruins experience

*2026-08-12, version 2.11.7.130601*

Game synch is terrible 
Constantly freezing and crashing
You get locked out of games and you’re karma/ranking plummets

You all need to do something about the in game timer
It’s like a running clock, it takes time away from me when it’s my opponents turn.
Many games, my opponent and myself play at the same pace, yet somehow 15 minutes or more ticks off of my time that doesn’t come off my opponent’s time.
Why does my timer run off while the opponent is still on their turn?
Why does my timer burn off during production phases?
Why does my timer run off during draw phase but my opponent’s does not?
This awful timer and the constant game sync issues ruin this otherwise fun game

### 4/5 — Great game

*2026-08-12, version 2.11.7.130601*

Great game. AI players could be more competitive.

### 1/5 — In game purchases locked in airplane mode

*2026-07-25, version 2.11.7.130601*

This is a long game, something you’d want to play on a plane ride to pass the time. I’ve spent more on this game than any app I have and it’s pretty rude and unprofessional to lock those purchases in airplane mode. I refuse to believe they need to constantly check whether I’ve made the purchases to keep them live on my app.

### 3/5 — Great game but lacking basic features

*2026-07-23, version 2.11.7.130601*

This app is a fantastic way to play TM over and over with ease. It could be a 5 star game, were it to add two features that are standard in mobile board game adaptations these days in 2026.

Missing feature 1: no “undo” button. Almost all digital board game adaptations have one, but TM doesn’t. Play the wrong card or hit the wrong button? Too bad. This game can be crunchy, and the inability to redo an action can be frustrating at times. 

Missing feature 2: you can only access your DLC if you are connected to the internet. Preludes and Venus Next are great, but if you’re playing this on an iPad and you’re on the road or in an airplane with no wifi, you are stuck playing the base game only. That is no good; other digital board game adaptations let you enjoy DLC without an internet connection (e.g., I can use all my DLC “Root” factions or “Dune Imperium” DLC regardless of internet), so it’s very frustrating that your TM DLC purchases are only sometimes available.

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-07-21, version 2.11.7.130601*

It is good. Worth the couple bucks

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2026-07-14, version 2.11.7.130601*

I truly love this game here and on Steam. Terraforming Mars works well as a mobile game.

### 4/5 — Online play desyncs

*2026-07-09, version 2.11.7.130601*

Overall pretty fun, but some of the ui elements could use some work for clarity. Also, online play locks you at 30 minutes of play rather than an incremental “chess clock”, so builds with multiple actions are punished as you use up more time

### 1/5 — This game used to be great, but now I can’t even start a private game

*2026-07-07, version 2.11.7.130601*

I can’t gather a private game, and the asynchronous pass and play timer expires much faster than 30 or 45 days, it expires sometimes within half a day, something is wrong and it would be great if someone could look into this.

### 2/5 — Timer ruins experience

*2026-07-05, version 2.11.7.130601*

You all need to do something about the in game timer
It’s like a running clock, it takes time away from me when it’s my opponents turn.
Many games, my opponent and myself play at the same pace, yet somehow 15 minutes or more ticks off of my time that doesn’t come off my opponent’s time.
Why does my timer run off while the opponent is still on their turn?
Why does my timer burn off during production phases?
Why does my timer run off during draw phase but my opponent’s does not?
This awful timer and the constant game sync issues ruin this otherwise fun game

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-06-24, version 2.11.7.130601*

Just like the board game spot on easy to play unlike other similar games

## Frequently asked questions about Terraforming Mars

### What is this app about?

This app is the official digital adaptation of the popular board game where players lead corporations to terraform Mars. You will manage resources, build infrastructure like cities and forests, and work to increase the planet's temperature, oxygen levels, and oceans to make it habitable.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include playing the official board game rules, competing against the computer or up to five other players online or offline, trying the more complex Corporate Era variant, and a challenging solo mode where you must finish terraforming within a set number of generations.

### How much does this app cost?

The base game is available for free with in-app purchases. Additional content, such as expansions like Prelude, Hellas & Elysium, Venus, and Colonies, can be purchased separately to enhance the gameplay experience.

### What platforms is this game available on?

While specific platform availability isn't detailed in the description, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting it is available on iOS and Android devices. The languages available include French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, and Swedish.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for fans of the Terraforming Mars board game who want to play digitally, individuals looking for a deep strategy game with long-term planning, and groups of friends who enjoy competitive multiplayer experiences, both online and offline.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.11.7.130601 — 2026-06-09

BUGFIXES
- Fix of an issue with DLC unlock via product keys.
- Fix of a server sync issue.
- Fix a store achievement getting the game stuck if the store is offline.
- Fix a game loading issue.

### 2.11.6.130589 — 2026-04-07

Bug fixes
- Fixed resuming game issue with Prelude, Valley Trust & Extended Start.
- Fixed in the Card Resources/Actions/Effect pop ups, when displaying the amount of resources a card is holding, the number 1 was not displayed when the card only holds 1 resource.
- Fixed when placing a tile, the tooltip  doesn’t display the amount of resources you will obtain, either because of bonuses on the tile or because of passive effect upon tile placement.
- Fixed AI being able to place 2 Oceans on the same tile.
- Fixed being able to use opponent’s Titan-floating Launch Pad #C44 action to trade.
- Fixed Splice effect not activating in Solo challenge.

### 2.11.5.130581 — 2026-03-19

FEATURE IMPROVEMENTS
- New Solo Challenge optional rule: Extended Start. During setup, choose from 3 Corporations and 6 Preludes (if the Prelude DLC is active) instead of the normal 2 and 4.
- Better feedback for online player search.

BUG FIXES
- Fixed a softlock case during Colonies solar phase if no Colonies can gain Trade level.
- Fixed a softlock case in Solo mode, using Valley Trusts first action, by choosing Eccentric Sponsor #P11 on Earth Catapult #070.
- Fixed a softlock case in Solo Mode with Solar Phase enabled.
- Cleaned some UI elements during tutorial.
- Fixed draft phase offering 5 cards with the same card.
- Fixed UI displaying “Corp Name Displays Here”
- Fixed the AND search function in the Compendium.
- Fixed Sponsored Academies #247 causing opponents not receiving cards, and player receiving extra.
- Fixed Venusian Plants #261 that couldn’t be played when there were no cards able to accept animals/microbes.
- Fixed production icons display order on cards.
- Fixed resources picked up during the final Plant conversion phase not appearing in the UI.
- Fixed no tooltip displayed in final Plant conversion phase when hovering tiles to place greeneries.
- Fixed Mars University #73 Discard button that could be clicked without selecting cards.
- Fixed a Viron display issue.
- Fixed the “Confirm” label that appeared briefly behind City/Greenery/Ocean icons.

### 2.11.4.130580 — 2026-03-04

BUG FIXES
- Fixed game corruption case when launching the tutorial from the main menu popup.
- Fixed cost rebate not working for some action cards.
- Fixed softlock case in Solo mode with Solar phase enabled.
- Fixed multipliers icons (white instead of black)
- Fixed negative MC production not subtracted at the end of a generation.
- Fixed the “Your time is up” message appearing in solo games.
- Fixed Atmoscoop #217 that couldn’t being played after both Temperature and Venus were raised to max.
- Added a “Protection” icon on top of protected resources on the left UI notifications.
- When a card/effect lets the player put resources on another card, we now display the compatible cards with the resources they're currently holding.
- We now display tags associated to each card in the Card Resources UI.
- Fixed the “Setting” button in the ingame menu not always highlighted anymore.
- Fixed missing textures on the Restricted Area #199 3D tile.
- Fixed some blue cards having their actions listed in the wrong order.
- Fixed Cutting Edge Technology #X18 "Requirements icon" wasn't displayed the first time you open the card.
- Fixed some blue cards which actions & effects icons weren’t separated properly.
- Fixed misleading "Passed their turn" banner not displayed anymore after playing Prelude cards.
- Fixed AI now placing Commercial District #085's tile close to as many Cities as possible.
- Various UI fixes.

### 2.11.3.130574 — 2026-02-17

BUG FIXES
- Fixed AI playing cards increasing player’s TR.
- Fixed using infinite standard projects with Helion in some cases.
- Fixed softlock case playing Self-Replicating Robots #210.
- Fixed Urban Decomposers #C48 not playable with not-on-Mars cites.
- Fixed Venus Solar Phase is not deactivated when deactivating Projects/Corporations buttons during game creation.
- Fixed Insects #148 giving the wrong amount of Plant production when you have a wild tag.
- Fixed AI playing Predators #024 eating its own resources.
- Fixed error when using the Compendium during a game.
- Fixed issue with Robotic Workforce #086 interacting with Prelude cards with a Building tag.
- Fixed desync on the final score screen, causing differences on scores.
- Fixed AI increasing already maxed out parameters.
- Fixed Refugee Camps #C33 not working correctly with Helion.
- Fixed Colonies Board, Logs & Cards Played buttons disappearing
- Added Colonies icon on Colonies Corporation cards during draft.
- Fixed some public games information not being displayed if you don't own the corresponding DLC.
- Added VP icon on the corporation cards
- Minor UI and localization fixes.
- Fixed keyboard not opening on mobile for specific menus.

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