# Mars vs The Ramp.

The clearest difference is rating: Mars at 4.8 against The Ramp.'s 3.6. Mars also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 49%) and ratings volume (22K vs 623). The Ramp.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). 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 The Ramp. 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 623, 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 49% of The Ramp.'s.

Mars ships an update monthly, The Ramp. every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | The Ramp. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** | [3.6 (623 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ramp/id1567036888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 623 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 49.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) |

## 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


### The Ramp.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ramp/id1567036888)

Experience satisfying and unique skateboarding gameplay focused on pure flow. This app offers an easy-to-learn yet challenging experience for those who want to shred without extra distractions.

**Highlights:** Satisfying skateboarding gameplay, Focus on flow, Easy to learn, hard to master, Controller support, No unlockable content, No scores or missions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Levels | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing art style
- 🎶 Relaxing soundtrack
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Satisfying skateboarding experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for additional maps
- 🌐 Only one free map available
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay on single map
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🤔 Lack of progression or challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional control issues
- Battery drain concerns

**Requested features**

- More free maps to unlock
- Ability to earn in-game currency for maps
- Additional tricks and grinds
- Character and board customization
- Scoring system and leaderboards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars free?

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

### Is The Ramp. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mars or The Ramp.?

Mars is rated higher. Mars averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while The Ramp. averages 3.6 from 623 ratings.

### Do Mars or The Ramp. have ads?

Mars shows ads; The Ramp. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars or The Ramp.?

Mars ships an update monthly, and The Ramp. every 11 days. Most recently, Mars was updated on October 22, 2026 and The Ramp. on October 22, 2026.

---

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