# Star Trek Timelines vs Mars

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mars at 91% against Star Trek Timelines's 59%. Mars also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Star Trek Timelines's advantage is chart position (#130 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Trek Timelines sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mars holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.5K and 22K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Star Trek Timelines's written reviews are positive against 91% of Mars's.

Star Trek Timelines ships an update every 6 weeks, Mars monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Trek Timelines | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-trek-timelines/id1001250333/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.5K | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 193 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tilting Point Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/501830754) | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Trek Timelines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-trek-timelines/id1001250333)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a sci-fi adventure across the Star Trek universe. Assemble iconic crews, command legendary starships, and engage in epic space battles. Build alliances, conquer planets, and save the galaxy from a time anomaly.

**Highlights:** Assemble crews from all Star Trek series, Command iconic starships, Join alliances and occupy space, Engage in 3D starship battles (PvE/PvP), Upgrade battleships and characters, Explore infinite universes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Card Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stick of Dilithium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ensign Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chunk of Dilithium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cadet Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Dilithium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Commander Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Box of Dilithium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Admiral Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Shipment of Dilithium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 True to Star Trek franchise
- 🤖 Vast collection of characters
- 🌟 Impressive graphics and attention to detail

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Heavily focused on in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🤯 Overwhelming for new players
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect character/ship stats
- Unreliable server connectivity
- Inventory management problems

**Requested features**

- More interactive ship battles
- Improved fleet management features
- Better tutorial and onboarding process
- Increased free-to-play progression


### Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305)

Embark on a thrilling space adventure as a volunteer on a mission to Mars. Pilot a jetpack to explore the Martian surface, capture unique selfies, and navigate the challenges of interplanetary travel. Prove the doubters wrong and make history on this groundbreaking expedition.

**Highlights:** Explore Mars on a jetpack, Take selfies on Mars, Avoid Rapid Unscheduled Disassemblies, Discover Martian sights, Volunteer for a space mission

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arnold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Little Martha | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marselot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nigiri | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ufo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Discman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kestrel 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eagle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stephen | $3.99 | one-time |
| El Dorado | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Variety of unique characters with different themes
- 👍 Optional ads that provide rewards
- 👍 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive and can get boring over time
- 🔁 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🔁 Duplicate character unlocks can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when taking selfies
- Streak resets when returning to a previous level
- Inconsistent controls and fuel usage

**Requested features**

- Add new planets and environments to explore
- Introduce different gameplay modes (e.g., time trials, challenges)
- Allow players to customize platforms and backgrounds
- Implement a way to revisit previous levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Trek Timelines free?

Star Trek Timelines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star Trek Timelines or Mars?

Mars is rated higher. Star Trek Timelines averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Mars averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Star Trek Timelines or Mars have ads?

Both Star Trek Timelines and Mars show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Trek Timelines or Mars?

Star Trek Timelines ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mars monthly. Most recently, Star Trek Timelines was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mars on November 1, 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.*