# Uber Shape vs Mars

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mars at 91% against Uber Shape's 50%. Mars also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 2). Uber Shape's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Uber Shape asks for nothing beyond the download.

Uber Shape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Uber Shape's written reviews are positive against 91% of Mars's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Uber Shape ships an update weekly, Mars monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Uber Shape | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uber-shape/id1048787106/reviews)** | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Matt DiDomenico](https://appshunter.io/developer/496384861) | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) |

## What reviewers say

### Uber Shape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uber-shape/id1048787106)

Race through a procedurally generated cityscape, transforming your shape to navigate obstacles and achieve greater distances. This endless runner offers dynamic gameplay with a day-night cycle and a shop for upgrades. Compete on leaderboards and sync progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Endless runner gameplay, Procedurally generated world, Dynamic day-night cycle, In-game shop, Automatic iCloud syncing, Game Center leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Uber Shape free?

Uber Shape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Uber Shape or Mars?

Uber Shape is rated higher. Uber Shape averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mars averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Uber Shape or Mars have ads?

Both Uber Shape and Mars show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Uber Shape or Mars?

Uber Shape ships an update weekly, and Mars monthly. Most recently, Uber Shape was updated on October 2, 2026 and Mars on October 15, 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.*