# Sinball vs Mars

The clearest difference is rating: Mars at 4.8 against Sinball's 3.0. Mars also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Sinball's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Mars holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. 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.

Sinball ships an update every 3 months, Mars monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sinball | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinball/id1069624027/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kobi Snir](https://appshunter.io/developer/393343394) | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) |

## What reviewers say

### Sinball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinball/id1069624027)

A challenging arcade game where players tap to flip sides and avoid obstacles. The goal is to survive for as long as possible by staying focused and reacting quickly to the ever-present spikes.

**Highlights:** Tap to flip sides, Avoid spikes, Challenging gameplay, Survival mode, Focus-based mechanics

**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 Sinball free?

Sinball 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, Sinball or Mars?

Mars is rated higher. Sinball averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mars averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Sinball or Mars have ads?

Mars shows ads; Sinball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sinball or Mars?

Sinball ships an update every 3 months, and Mars monthly. Most recently, Sinball was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mars on October 17, 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.*