# Mars vs Pixel Pilot 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Mars at 4.8 against Pixel Pilot 3D's 4.0. Mars also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 1). Pixel Pilot 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Pilot 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mars holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mars ships an update monthly, Pixel Pilot 3D every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Pixel Pilot 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pilot-3d/id1441917420/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 256 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) | [Salenius Code AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/369955771) |

## 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


### Pixel Pilot 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pilot-3d/id1441917420)

Pilot a spacecraft, tilt to steer, and blast monsters and ghosts. Collect coins to earn points and progress through levels in this action-packed arcade shooter. More content is planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** Spacecraft piloting, Monster destruction, Tilt controls, Coin collection, Ghost enemies, Multiple levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars free?

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

### Is Pixel Pilot 3D free?

Pixel Pilot 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mars or Pixel Pilot 3D?

Mars is rated higher. Mars averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Pixel Pilot 3D averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mars or Pixel Pilot 3D have ads?

Mars shows ads; Pixel Pilot 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars or Pixel Pilot 3D?

Mars ships an update monthly, and Pixel Pilot 3D every 3 days. Most recently, Mars was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pixel Pilot 3D on September 29, 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.*