# Mars vs Funky Restaurant

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mars at 91% against Funky Restaurant's 44%. Mars also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (22K vs 967). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Funky Restaurant sells 5 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 967, 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 44% of Funky Restaurant's.

Mars ships an update monthly, Funky Restaurant every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Funky Restaurant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** | [4.4 (967 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funky-restaurant/id1414799250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 967 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) |

## 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


### Funky Restaurant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funky-restaurant/id1414799250)

Build a restaurant empire from a small booth to a luxury chain. Hire staff, upgrade your establishments, and unlock unique characters while serving global cuisine. Earn money and climb leaderboards in this fun arcade simulation.

**Highlights:** Restaurant empire building, Hire cooks and chefs, Unlock 30+ funny characters, Upgrade restaurants, Passive income, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Coins and 500 Exp | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins and 5000 Exp | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars free?

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

### Is Funky Restaurant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mars or Funky Restaurant?

Mars is rated higher. Mars averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Funky Restaurant averages 4.4 from 967 ratings.

### Do Mars or Funky Restaurant have ads?

Both Mars and Funky Restaurant show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mars or Funky Restaurant?

Mars ships an update monthly, and Funky Restaurant every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mars was updated on October 16, 2026 and Funky Restaurant on October 12, 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.*