# Mars vs Conduct THIS!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mars at 91% against Conduct THIS!'s 72%. Mars also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (22K vs 2.9K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Conduct THIS! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mars holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 2.9K, 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 72% of Conduct THIS!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Conduct THIS! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conduct-this-train-action/id1151455384/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 71.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 843 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) | [Northplay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151455383) |

## 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


### Conduct THIS!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conduct-this-train-action/id1151455384)

Command trains, switch tracks, and avoid collisions in this addictive puzzle game. Race against time to safely deliver passengers through stunning worlds. Unlock new trains and regions as you progress through increasingly challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Conduct trains in low-poly 3D worlds, Simple tap controls for trains and switches, Transport passengers and earn coins, Unlock real-world trains, Challenging action-puzzles, Unlock new themed regions, Share explosive crashes

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commuter Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| First Class Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Medieval Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Old West Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Trains & Levels | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars free?

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

### Is Conduct THIS! free?

Conduct THIS! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mars or Conduct THIS!?

Mars is rated higher. Mars averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Conduct THIS! averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Mars or Conduct THIS! have ads?

Both Mars and Conduct THIS! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mars or Conduct THIS!?

Mars ships an update monthly, and Conduct THIS! monthly. Most recently, Mars was updated on September 28, 2026 and Conduct THIS! on September 25, 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.*