# Mars vs Tail Glider

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tail Glider at none against Mars's 10. Tail Glider also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Mars's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 18). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Tail Glider asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mars against 4.7 for Tail Glider. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Mars's written reviews are positive against 83% of Tail Glider's.

Mars ships an update monthly, Tail Glider every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Tail Glider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** | [4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tail-glider/id1635439121/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 256 MB | 150 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) | [Froglet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630421597) |

## 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


### Tail Glider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tail-glider/id1635439121)

Experience intuitive flight controls in a mobile arcade game. Race opponents for crystals to extend your ship's tail, but be aware that a longer tail increases danger. A single collision means instant defeat in this hyperspace adventure.

**Highlights:** Intuitive flight controls, Hyperspace racing, Crystal collection, Tail extension mechanic, High-risk gameplay, Mobile arcade experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars free?

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

### Is Tail Glider free?

Tail Glider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mars or Tail Glider?

Mars is rated higher. Mars averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Tail Glider averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do Mars or Tail Glider have ads?

Both Mars and Tail Glider show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mars or Tail Glider?

Mars ships an update monthly, and Tail Glider every 10 days. Most recently, Mars was updated on October 2, 2026 and Tail Glider on September 18, 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.*