# Mars vs Jolly Run

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jolly Run at none against Mars's 10. Jolly Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Mars's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Jolly Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jolly Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. 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 point the same way: 91% of Mars's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jolly Run's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Jolly Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jolly-run/id1185069145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 256 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) | [Thayne Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455598136) |

## 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


### Jolly Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jolly-run/id1185069145)

Dash through a snowy landscape as Santa Claus, evading children chasing your presents. Test your reflexes to see how long you can last and achieve the highest score in this festive arcade runner.

**Highlights:** Top-down arcade gameplay, Christmas theme, Santa Claus as playable character, Score chasing, Evade pursuers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars free?

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

### Is Jolly Run free?

Jolly Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mars or Jolly Run?

Jolly Run is rated higher. Mars averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Jolly Run averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Mars or Jolly Run have ads?

Mars shows ads; Jolly Run does not.

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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.*