# Board 2 Death vs Mars

The clearest difference is ads: Board 2 Death at none against Mars's shown. Mars's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Board 2 Death sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Board 2 Death 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 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Board 2 Death'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.

Board 2 Death ships an update every 2 months, Mars monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Board 2 Death | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-2-death/id1102966506/reviews)** | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Barrie](https://appshunter.io/developer/954930653) | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) |

## What reviewers say

### Board 2 Death

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-2-death/id1102966506)

Perform tricks and avoid obstacles while bombing down a hill on a skateboard. Collect coins to unlock new characters and challenge friends in a two-player mode. Enjoy hours of fun with intuitive touch or gamepad controls.

**Highlights:** Perform tricks for points, Avoid obstacles, Collect coins to unlock characters, Challenge friends, Two-player mode on one device, Touch and gamepad controls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Adverts | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 Board 2 Death free?

Board 2 Death 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, Board 2 Death or Mars?

Board 2 Death is rated higher. Board 2 Death averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Mars averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Board 2 Death or Mars have ads?

Mars shows ads; Board 2 Death does not.

### Which is updated more often, Board 2 Death or Mars?

Board 2 Death ships an update every 2 months, and Mars monthly. Most recently, Board 2 Death was updated on September 28, 2026 and Mars on October 29, 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.*