# Steppy Pants vs Mars

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mars at free with in-app purchases against Steppy Pants's subscription. Mars also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 61%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Steppy Pants's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steppy Pants sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days 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 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50K and 22K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Steppy Pants's written reviews are positive against 91% of Mars's.

Steppy Pants ships an update every 9 days, Mars monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steppy Pants | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppy-pants/id1094138419/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 314 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Super Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090328242) | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) |

## What reviewers say

### Steppy Pants

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppy-pants/id1094138419)

Experience the ultimate walking simulator with hilarious physics and endless gameplay. Navigate challenging obstacles, customize your character, and enjoy multiple game modes. This game offers a unique and entertaining walking experience.

**Highlights:** Hilarious Physics, Endless Gameplay, Character Customization, 6 Game Modes, Exploding Sidewalks

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steppy VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Skeleton (Head) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Onesie Starter Pack! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Costume Pack! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Costume Pack! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombie (Head + Body + Legs) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skeleton (Head + Body + Legs) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Smiley (Head + Body + Legs) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moneybags | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stick (Head + Body + Legs) | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🤩 Unique and quirky character designs
- 💯 Challenging but rewarding experience
- 🎨 Customizable character outfits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty in distinguishing costume rarities
- 🤖 Occasional character glitches and bugs
- 💰 Frequent ads and expensive VIP subscription
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes during play
- Audio issues after watching ads
- Inconsistent character movement and responsiveness

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Ability to listen to music while playing
- More game modes and level variety
- Improved leaderboard system to address cheating


### 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 Steppy Pants free?

Steppy Pants 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, Steppy Pants or Mars?

Mars is rated higher. Steppy Pants averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Mars averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Steppy Pants or Mars have ads?

Both Steppy Pants and Mars show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steppy Pants or Mars?

Steppy Pants ships an update every 9 days, and Mars monthly. Most recently, Steppy Pants was updated on November 7, 2026 and Mars on November 7, 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.*