# Smash Rocket vs Mars

The clearest difference is rating: Mars at 4.8 against Smash Rocket's 3.5. Mars also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 4). Smash Rocket's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Rocket sells 5 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Smash Rocket'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.

Smash Rocket ships an update weekly, Mars monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Rocket | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-rocket/id1108414399/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [STORMX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065430567) | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Rocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-rocket/id1108414399)

Launch rockets orbiting Earth to hit all targets. Test your concentration and aim to conquer increasingly challenging stages. Compete for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Orbiting rocket mechanics, Target hitting gameplay, Progressive stage challenges, High score competition, Concentration-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 16500 Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 37500 Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coin | $9.99 | 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 Smash Rocket free?

Smash Rocket 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, Smash Rocket or Mars?

Mars is rated higher. Smash Rocket averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Mars averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Smash Rocket or Mars have ads?

Mars shows ads; Smash Rocket does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Rocket or Mars?

Smash Rocket ships an update weekly, and Mars monthly. Most recently, Smash Rocket was updated on October 14, 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.*