# Mars vs Tsukkomi Rocket

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tsukkomi Rocket at none against Mars's 10. Tsukkomi Rocket also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Mars's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Tsukkomi Rocket 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 2, 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 Tsukkomi Rocket's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Tsukkomi Rocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsukkomi-rocket/id1240638411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 2 |
| 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 | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) | [Hit-Point Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/495637387) |

## 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


### Tsukkomi Rocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsukkomi-rocket/id1240638411)

A simple casual game designed to help players relieve stress by launching opponents off the screen. Players control a character by dragging their finger and shaking it vigorously towards targets.

**Highlights:** Simple casual gameplay, Stress relief mechanics, Drag-to-move controls, Shake-to-attack action, Launch opponents

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars free?

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

### Is Tsukkomi Rocket free?

Tsukkomi Rocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mars or Tsukkomi Rocket?

Tsukkomi Rocket is rated higher. Mars averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Tsukkomi Rocket averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mars or Tsukkomi Rocket have ads?

Mars shows ads; Tsukkomi Rocket 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.*