# Rolling Barricade vs Mars Mystery

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mars Mystery at 64% against Rolling Barricade's 0%. Mars Mystery also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (620 vs 7). Rolling Barricade's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rolling Barricade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mars Mystery sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mars Mystery holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Mystery has 620 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Rolling Barricade's written reviews are positive against 64% of Mars Mystery's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rolling Barricade | Mars Mystery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolling-barricade/id1274363162/reviews) | **[4.5 (620 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **620** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jerry Cole](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240021993) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Rolling Barricade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolling-barricade/id1274363162)

Control barricade walls to protect against a rolling ball. Prevent the ball from colliding with the walls to achieve a high score. A simple yet challenging arcade-style game.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-move controls, Avoid ball collisions, Score-based gameplay, Simple arcade mechanics

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Mars Mystery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255)

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure on Mars. Explore its mysterious landscapes, uncover the secrets of failed expeditions, and race back to Earth. This game offers a unique sci-fi plot and trains your eyes and mind.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Explore Mars locations, Sci-fi plot, Hints for beginners, Replayable scenes, Eyes and mind training

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Master | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 💡 Innovative hidden object gameplay with unique theme
- 🌍 Educational language learning feature
- 👍 Responsive developer that listens to player feedback
- ⭐ Engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and inappropriate advertisements
- 😤 Overly difficult star achievement system
- 🔄 Game progression bugs causing scene resets
- ⏱️ Limited content length

**Reported bugs**

- Skip ad button not functioning properly
- Scene reversion to jungle/animal scenes without clear objectives
- Three-star achievement system not triggering despite repeated play
- Hint system required to progress past certain scenes

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay with more levels
- Better ad filtering for family-friendly content
- Improved star achievement mechanics clarity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rolling Barricade free?

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

### Is Mars Mystery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rolling Barricade or Mars Mystery?

Mars Mystery is rated higher. Rolling Barricade averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Mars Mystery averages 4.5 from 620 ratings.

### Do Rolling Barricade or Mars Mystery have ads?

Mars Mystery shows ads; Rolling Barricade does not.

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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.*