Comparison

Mars vs Flarts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mars

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
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MarsCorp is ready to take the first group of volunteers on an exciting mission to Mars! Fly around Mars in one of our brand new jetpacks and discover what’s out there. As part of the “Put A Human On Mars No Matter What” program, we are proud to announce that MarsCorp is the first company cutting enough corners to make human flights to Mars finally viable. So-called “professional” astronauts will tell you things like “No sane person would travel across space on that thing” or “The fuel on that jetpack lasts about 30 seconds”, but you can prove them wrong! Here’s your chance to make history! - Explore Mars on a jetpack. - Take selfies on Mars's greatest sightings. - Avoid Rapid Unscheduled Disassemblies. - Have fun!

About

Flarts

Launch flying darts through challenging obstacle courses to pop piñatas and hit bullseyes. This arcade-style game offers simple controls but requires precision to master. Compete with friends and climb leaderboards while unlocking fun customizations.

Highlights
  • 90 challenging levels
  • High score matches with friends
  • Unlockable cosmetic items
  • Leaderboard rankings
  • Precision-based gameplay
Features
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Take aim and launch your Flarts (Flying Darts!) through precision based, obstacle-filled levels. Pop piñatas and aim for a bullseye on the Flartboard. Stretch your thumbs and jump into this quick and quirky arcade-style game. Controls are simple, but Flarts is sure to challenge! Features: • 90 levels to test your Flart flying skills. • Challenge a friend to a high score match. • Unlock some fancy hats and glasses. • Climb up the leaderboards.

Screenshots

Mars4 screens
Flarts4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mars and Flarts both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Mars's written reviews are positive against 61% of Flarts's. Mars also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 3.7K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Flarts sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mars against 4.7 for Flarts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Mars's written reviews are positive against 61% of Flarts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mars ships an update monthly, Flarts every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mars versus Flarts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarsFlarts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22K ratings) — better4.7 (3.7K ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better61.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better3.7K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB139 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPomelo GamesBitSmudge LLC

Customer experience

Mars

All ratings21,739 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1,810 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.0%

Flarts

All ratings3,673 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral15.3%
Negative23.7%

User reviews

Mars

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
  • 👍 Variety of unique characters with different themes
  • 👍 Optional ads that provide rewards
  • 👍 Offline playability

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔁 Repetitive and can get boring over time
  • 🔁 Lack of difficulty progression
  • 🔁 Duplicate character unlocks can be frustrating

Flarts

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Unique and creative game mechanics
  • 💡 Potential for growth and evolution
  • 🎨 Appealing art style and animations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Unclear game mechanics and objectives
  • 🔋 Excessive ads and intrusive monetization
  • 🎮 Difficulty curve becomes too steep too quickly

Bugs and requests

Mars

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when taking selfies
  • Streak resets when returning to a previous level
  • Inconsistent controls and fuel usage

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Flarts

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not unlocking after completing previous ones
  • Ads not closing properly, causing crashes
  • Game crashing after claiming daily rewards

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to turn off music and sound effects
  • More customization options for darts and targets
  • Detailed in-game explanations for challenges and goals
  • Progress and purchase restoration functionality

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mars

One-time10
  • Arnold$0.99
  • Little Martha$0.99
  • Marselot$0.99
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  • Nigiri$0.99
  • Ufo$0.99
  • Discman$0.99
  • Kestrel 5$0.99
  • Eagle$0.99
  • Stephen$3.99
  • El Dorado$3.99
6 purchases

Flarts

One-time6
  • Sock of Coins$0.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$2.99
  • Unlimited Bursts$2.99
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  • Barrel of Coins$3.99
  • Unlimited Bumpers$3.99
  • Mountain of Coins$7.99

Questions

Is Mars free?
Mars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flarts free?
Flarts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mars or Flarts?
Mars is rated higher. Mars averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Flarts averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.
Do Mars or Flarts have ads?
Both Mars and Flarts show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mars or Flarts?
Mars ships an update monthly, and Flarts every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mars was updated on October 4, 2026 and Flarts on October 4, 2026.

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