# Mars vs Climbing Flail

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mars at 91% against Climbing Flail's 69%. Mars also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (22K vs 2K). Climbing Flail's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Climbing Flail sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mars holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 2K, 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 69% of Climbing Flail's.

Mars ships an update monthly, Climbing Flail every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Climbing Flail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climbing-flail/id1330546179/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 68.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) | [Korigame Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/679961963) |

## 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


### Climbing Flail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climbing-flail/id1330546179)

Launch your floppy character upwards by pulling down and releasing. Navigate treacherous obstacles like spinning saws and snakes while maintaining your grip. Enjoy randomized characters and levels for endless climbing challenges.

**Highlights:** Physics-based flinging mechanic, Obstacle avoidance (saws, snakes), Limb loss mechanic, Rising balloon rides, Character randomization, Level generation, Progress saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Charming art style
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🤸‍♂️ Challenging yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and addictive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 🎟️ Excessive use of ads
- 🔒 Limited character/skin customization
- 🤔 Unclear objectives and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent rock grabbing mechanics
- Difficulty spikes at certain points
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress and checkpoints
- More varied levels and challenges
- Unlockable characters and skins
- In-game currency or rewards system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars free?

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

### Is Climbing Flail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mars or Climbing Flail?

Mars is rated higher. Mars averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Climbing Flail averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Mars or Climbing Flail have ads?

Both Mars and Climbing Flail show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mars or Climbing Flail?

Mars ships an update monthly, and Climbing Flail every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mars was updated on October 20, 2026 and Climbing Flail on October 19, 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.*