# Speed Golf vs Mars

The clearest difference is rating: Mars at 4.8 against Speed Golf's 4.1. Mars also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 58%) and ratings volume (22K vs 244). Speed Golf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed Golf sells 4 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Speed Golf's written reviews are positive against 91% of Mars's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Golf | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-golf/id1053506801/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 244 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-golf/id1053506801)

Test your reflexes in a fast-paced golf challenge where you have only 5 seconds per shot. Collect coins to unlock new environments that offer unique gameplay twists.

**Highlights:** 5-second shot timer, Coin collection, Unlockable landscapes, Challenging gameplay, Fast reflexes required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to learn mechanics
- 🎨 Nice graphics and visual design
- 💰 Free-to-play with reasonable monetization
- 🎯 Good user interface and accessibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Time limit too restrictive (5-7 seconds)
- 🔄 Game resets to level 1 on failure
- 📺 Excessive and poorly placed advertisements
- 😤 Frustrating difficulty curve
- 🎮 Limited content/repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ball falls through map/floor
- Ball bounces out of hole unexpectedly
- Ball rolls over hole without entering
- App crashes frequently during loading
- App freezes when deleting

**Requested features**

- More levels and varied content
- Customizable golf balls
- Random environment cycling option
- Ability to continue after failure
- Sound toggle/mute option


### 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 Speed Golf free?

Speed Golf 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, Speed Golf or Mars?

Mars is rated higher. Speed Golf averages 4.1 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while Mars averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Speed Golf or Mars have ads?

Mars shows ads; Speed Golf 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.*