# Mars vs Flippy

The clearest difference is ads: Flippy at none against Mars's shown. Flippy also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Mars's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 68%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Flippy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mars holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 741, 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 68% of Flippy's.

Mars ships an update monthly, Flippy daily. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Flippy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** | [4.5 (741 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy/id1324067879/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 741 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 39 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) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## 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


### Flippy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy/id1324067879)

Embark on an exhilarating running adventure where you must skillfully flip and accelerate to dodge obstacles. Compete against other runners, complete challenging missions, and unlock a variety of characters. Experience the joy of running in this dynamic game.

**Highlights:** Run and flip mechanics, Speed up to overtake runners, Avoid spikes and obstacles, Complete missions, Unlock new runners, Challenge friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive gameplay
- ⚡ Fast-paced and engaging
- 🎮 Fun challenges and mechanics
- 🆓 Free to play
- 📈 Progressive difficulty increases enjoyment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive advertising
- 🛑 Ads interrupt gameplay experience
- 💰 Paid ad removal doesn't work properly
- ❓ Lacks meaningful purpose or challenge
- 🎨 Questionable character design choices

**Reported bugs**

- Full-screen ad appears before first play
- Mid-game ads disrupt high scores
- App stops working after purchasing ad removal
- Ad dismissal issues on initial launch

**Requested features**

- More diverse and culturally sensitive character designs
- Better ad placement strategy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars free?

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

### Is Flippy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mars or Flippy?

Mars is rated higher. Mars averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Flippy averages 4.5 from 741 ratings.

### Do Mars or Flippy have ads?

Mars shows ads; Flippy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars or Flippy?

Mars ships an update monthly, and Flippy daily. Most recently, Mars was updated on October 20, 2026 and Flippy on October 20, 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.*