# Clouds & Sheep 2 vs Mars Rescue

The clearest difference is ads: Clouds & Sheep 2 at none against Mars Rescue's shown. Clouds & Sheep 2 also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clouds & Sheep 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mars Rescue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Clouds & Sheep 2 against 4.6 for Mars Rescue. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clouds & Sheep 2 has 574 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Clouds & Sheep 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mars Rescue's.

Clouds & Sheep 2 ships an update monthly, Mars Rescue every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clouds & Sheep 2 | Mars Rescue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clouds-and-sheep-2/id1017245121/reviews) | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-rescue-rocket-simulator/id6443799860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **574** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 300 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [Ivan Panasenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457075143) |

## What reviewers say

### Clouds & Sheep 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clouds-and-sheep-2/id1017245121)

Care for adorable sheep in a vibrant 3D world. Fulfill their needs, play with them, and customize their environment. Raise lambs, harvest resources, and embark on an adventure to find the Fountain of Youth.

**Highlights:** Care for adorable sheep, Play with animals, Customize pasture, Control weather, Harvest resources, Raise lambs, Embark on quests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REMOVE ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 GEMS | $3.99 | one-time |
| 120 GEMS | $7.99 | one-time |
| 250 GEMS | $15.99 | one-time |
| 650 GEMS | $40.99 | one-time |
| 1400 GEMS | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Nostalgic and childhood favorite
- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🐑 Cute and interactive sheep
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🔒 Limited storage and progression blocked by payments
- 🔀 Prefers the original game over the sequel

**Reported bugs**

- Original version becomes unplayable after sequel release
- Ads interfere with gameplay and cause crashes
- Storage limitations prevent progress without paying

**Requested features**

- Ability to name sheep
- More interactive features with sheep
- Seasons and weather changes
- Reduce ads or make ad-removal free


### Mars Rescue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-rescue-rocket-simulator/id6443799860)

Control a rocket to rescue astronauts from the Martian surface in this skill-based arcade simulator. Manage your fuel, avoid crashes, and enjoy stylized graphics and simple controls.

**Highlights:** Skill-based arcade gameplay, Rocket control, Astronaut rescue missions, Fuel management, Simple controls, Stylized graphics, Cloud save option

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads on Mars | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clouds & Sheep 2 free?

Clouds & Sheep 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mars Rescue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clouds & Sheep 2 or Mars Rescue?

Clouds & Sheep 2 and Mars Rescue are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 574 and 27 ratings respectively.

### Do Clouds & Sheep 2 or Mars Rescue have ads?

Mars Rescue shows ads; Clouds & Sheep 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clouds & Sheep 2 or Mars Rescue?

Clouds & Sheep 2 ships an update monthly, and Mars Rescue every 4 months. Most recently, Clouds & Sheep 2 was updated on September 19, 2026 and Mars Rescue on September 24, 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.*