# Mars Tycoon vs Ghost Catchers!

Mars Tycoon and Ghost Catchers! both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Mars Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ghost Catchers!'s. Mars Tycoon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (159 vs 3). Ghost Catchers!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars Tycoon sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ghost Catchers! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Mars Tycoon against 3.7 for Ghost Catchers!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Tycoon has 159 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Mars Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ghost Catchers!'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Tycoon | Ghost Catchers! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-tycoon/id1006391962/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-catchers/id1521266189/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **159** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 23 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tim Webster](https://appshunter.io/developer/945837393) | [Ivan Calle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006600080) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-tycoon/id1006391962)

Build and manage the first human colony on Mars. Survive hostile conditions by finding water and power, synthesizing air, and growing your settlement. Exploit Martian resources and expand your industry to ensure the survival of your astronauts.

**Highlights:** Build first human colony on Mars, Synthesize elements for survival, Grow colony with new visitors, Expand industry and exploit resources, Manage astronaut survival

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Building Materials 2000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Building Materials 4000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Building Materials 20000 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging strategic gameplay requiring careful planning
- 🎮 Unique concept with no direct competitors in app store
- 🎨 Retro pixelated art style appeals to players
- 🎯 Addictive gameplay loop once mechanics are understood
- ⚙️ Complex resource management and optimization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Astronauts frequently get stuck in buildings or clusters
- 🐛 Poor pathfinding AI causes colonist deaths
- ⏱️ Extremely long wait times for MAV resupply missions
- 🎮 Steep learning curve with unclear mechanics
- 📦 Limited map space restricts late-game expansion

**Reported bugs**

- Astronauts get stuck in buildings and cannot exit
- Astronauts cluster together and block each other's movement
- Game data resets when app is refreshed or closed
- Game crashes unexpectedly, especially during building
- Pipe connections randomly disconnect

**Requested features**

- Expandable map or multiple planets to explore
- Creative/sandbox mode for experimentation
- Natural disasters like dust storms or volcanic activity
- Ability to visit other planets with varying difficulty
- More building variety and complexity


### Ghost Catchers!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-catchers/id1521266189)

Embark on a spooky adventure to a haunted castle, catching ghosts and solving puzzles. Explore numerous levels, collect keys, and pull levers to progress. Stealth is key as you approach ghosts from behind to avoid detection.

**Highlights:** Ghost catching gameplay, Castle exploration, Puzzle solving, Key collection, Lever puzzles, Stealth mechanics

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Tycoon free?

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

### Is Ghost Catchers! free?

Ghost Catchers! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mars Tycoon or Ghost Catchers!?

Mars Tycoon is rated higher. Mars Tycoon averages 3.8 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Ghost Catchers! averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mars Tycoon or Ghost Catchers! have ads?

Ghost Catchers! shows ads; Mars Tycoon does not.

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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.*