Comparison

Mars vs Drag'n'Boom

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

Drag'n'Boom

Embody a rebellious teenage dragon, burning and pillaging your way through a medieval world. Hoard gold, unlock powers, and unleash stylish combos in this fast-paced arcade adventure.

Highlights
  • Control dragon movement (jump, fly, charge)
  • Spit fireballs to pillage and burn
  • Hoard gold to unlock new powers
  • Perform stylish combos and explosive routines
  • 50+ levels and a never-ending world
  • Slow-motion effect for precision attacks
Features
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ROOOOAAAAARRR! Play as a rebellious teenage DRAGON and burn everything in your path! Roast the neighboring lords and steal their gold in order to amass the greatest TREASURE ever held by a dragon. Drag'n'Boom offers you a unique mobile gaming experience. The left side of the screen controls your movement: JUMP, FLY, and CHARGE YOUR PREY. The right side lets you spit fireballs: PILLAGE, BURN, RANSACK… and all in STYLE! Hoard gold and unlock new powers. Launch your enemies into the air and perform series of combos, moves, and EXPLOSIVE ROUTINES! Features/Characteristics • Drag'n'Boom is a fun old-school arcade game combining speed and precision! • Dive into an imaginary medieval universe full of heroes, echoing the greatest arcade and platform games of all time. • Unleash your flames in no fewer than 50 levels and a never-ending world! • The more gold you hoard, the more powerful you become! So what are you waiting for? For it to rain gold! • Take advantage of these powers to strut your stuff with ever more stylish moves! • Blow away your friends' scores with devastating combos! • And don't forget the slow-motion effect, which allows you to shoot with extreme precision.

Screenshots

Mars4 screens
Drag'n'Boom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Drag'n'Boom at none against Mars's shown. Drag'n'Boom also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Drag'n'Boom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.9 for Drag'n'Boom. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Mars's written reviews are positive against 96% of Drag'n'Boom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mars versus Drag'n'Boom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarsDrag'n'Boom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22K ratings)4.9 (22K ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews96.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K22K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB275 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPomelo GamesAnkama

Customer experience

Mars

All ratings21,739 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1,811 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.0%

Drag'n'Boom

All ratings22,272 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,357 reviews
Positive96.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.5%

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

Drag'n'Boom

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Satisfying gameplay
  • 🐉 Cute dragon character
  • 💥 Explosive and fun
  • 🎨 Vibrant graphics

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive levels
  • 💰 Expensive new dragons
  • 🔍 Lack of customization
  • 🕹️ Counterintuitive controls

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

Drag'n'Boom

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Progress/data loss issues
  • Glitches with certain levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and worlds
  • Ability to upgrade/evolve dragon
  • Different game modes (boss battles, endless)
  • Dragon customization (skins, abilities)
  • Multiplayer/online features

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mars

One-time10
  • Arnold$0.99
  • Little Martha$0.99
  • Marselot$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Nigiri$0.99
  • Ufo$0.99
  • Discman$0.99
  • Kestrel 5$0.99
  • Eagle$0.99
  • Stephen$3.99
  • El Dorado$3.99
1 purchases

Drag'n'Boom

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Mars free?
Mars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drag'n'Boom free?
Drag'n'Boom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mars or Drag'n'Boom?
Drag'n'Boom is rated higher. Mars averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Drag'n'Boom averages 4.9 from 22K ratings.
Do Mars or Drag'n'Boom have ads?
Mars shows ads; Drag'n'Boom does not.
Which is updated more often, Mars or Drag'n'Boom?
Mars ships an update monthly, and Drag'n'Boom monthly. Most recently, Mars was updated on October 25, 2026 and Drag'n'Boom on October 25, 2026.

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