# Chompy Chomp vs Mars

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chompy Chomp at none against Mars's 10. Chompy Chomp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Mars's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Chompy Chomp 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Chompy Chomp's written reviews are positive against 91% of Mars's.

Chompy Chomp ships an update every 17 months, Mars monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chompy Chomp | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chompy-chomp/id1065199621/reviews)** | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 237 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Avakai Games Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/662870499) | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) |

## What reviewers say

### Chompy Chomp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chompy-chomp/id1065199621)

A simple one-touch arcade game where players control a chameleon that only eats bugs matching its color. Tap and hold to open its mouth, release to close, and aim for a high score by eating the correct bugs.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Color-matching mechanic, High score chasing, Simple controls, Arcade style

**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 Chompy Chomp free?

Chompy Chomp 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, Chompy Chomp or Mars?

Chompy Chomp is rated higher. Chompy Chomp averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mars averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Chompy Chomp or Mars have ads?

Mars shows ads; Chompy Chomp does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chompy Chomp or Mars?

Chompy Chomp ships an update every 17 months, and Mars monthly. Most recently, Chompy Chomp was updated on September 6, 2026 and Mars on September 25, 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.*