# Mars vs Sky Dancer

The clearest difference is ads: Sky Dancer at none against Mars's shown. Mars's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (91% vs 81%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sky Dancer sells 9 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Mars's written reviews are positive against 81% of Sky Dancer's.

Mars ships an update monthly, Sky Dancer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Sky Dancer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** | [4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-dancer-free-falling/id1145532511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 4K |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 80.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) | [Topebox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386799933) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Sky Dancer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-dancer-free-falling/id1145532511)

Experience a calming yet thrilling auto-runner where falling is as crucial as running. Navigate a beautiful 3D world with simple controls, challenging quests, and unique characters. Compete with friends and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Auto-running and cliff-jumping gameplay, Minimalist 3D art style, Simple tap controls for jumping and turning, Handcrafted quests and challenges, Unlockable characters, Game Center integration for leaderboards, iCloud support for cross-device syncing

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer: Triple Coins! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Best Price Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Best Price Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Stars | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Love the characters
- 🌟 Visually stunning
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🎢 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🎶 Relaxing and atmospheric music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Unclear instructions and objectives
- 🤖 Unresponsive or inconsistent controls
- 🌐 Frequent crashes and app freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Challenge progress not tracking correctly
- Inability to open chests and claim rewards
- Invisible obstacles causing unexpected deaths
- Slow motion feature causing game crashes
- Lost progress and unlocked content after updates

**Requested features**

- More game modes and difficulty levels
- Ability to save progress and sync across devices
- Improved character customization and unlocks
- Reduced ad frequency and better ad placement
- Clearer in-game tutorials and explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars free?

Mars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sky Dancer free?

Sky Dancer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mars or Sky Dancer?

Mars is rated higher. Mars averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Sky Dancer averages 4.5 from 4K ratings.

### Do Mars or Sky Dancer have ads?

Mars shows ads; Sky Dancer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars or Sky Dancer?

Mars ships an update monthly, and Sky Dancer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mars was updated on September 27, 2026 and Sky Dancer on September 27, 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.*