# Mars vs Climb! AMiYP

The clearest difference is price: Mars at Free against Climb! AMiYP's $1.99. Mars also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (22K vs 11). Climb! AMiYP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Mars is free to download; Climb! AMiYP costs $1.99 up front. Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Climb! AMiYP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mars holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 11, 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 75% of Climb! AMiYP's.

Mars ships an update monthly, Climb! AMiYP every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Climb! AMiYP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-amiyp/id1202905758/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 256 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) | [Ivan Alcaide Ferrer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202905757) |

## 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


### Climb! AMiYP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-amiyp/id1202905758)

Master a challenging climbing game with simple one-button controls for each hand. Swing, jump, and use momentum to ascend diverse rocks, avoiding falls. Reach bases before stamina runs out and find optimal paths to overcome obstacles.

**Highlights:** One-button controls for each hand, Momentum-based climbing mechanics, Diverse rock environments, Stamina management, Record comparison and sharing, Time-based summit challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars free?

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

### Is Climb! AMiYP free?

Climb! AMiYP costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mars or Climb! AMiYP?

Mars is rated higher. Mars averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Climb! AMiYP averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do Mars or Climb! AMiYP have ads?

Mars shows ads; Climb! AMiYP does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars or Climb! AMiYP?

Mars ships an update monthly, and Climb! AMiYP every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mars was updated on October 24, 2026 and Climb! AMiYP on October 24, 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.*