# Mars vs Flarts

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.

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.

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.

Mars ships an update monthly, Flarts every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Flarts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flarts/id1168475063/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) | [BitSmudge LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/588252325) |

## 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


### Flarts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flarts/id1168475063)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sock of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Bursts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Bumpers | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 15, 2026 and Flarts on October 13, 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.*