# Mars vs Drag'n'Boom

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Drag'n'Boom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews) | **[4.9 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragnboom/id1249845602/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22K | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) | [Ankama](https://appshunter.io/developer/331270078) |

## 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


### Drag'n'Boom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragnboom/id1249845602)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*