Space Shuttle AR vs Mars Rescue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space Shuttle AR
Experience the Space Shuttle's return through augmented reality. As the launch director, guide the shuttle from launch to a safe docking with the International Space Station. Witness realistic smoke, fire, and engine separation in your own environment.
- Augmented Reality (AR) experience
- Launch director role
- Space Shuttle launch simulation
- Docking with International Space Station
- Realistic smoke and fire effects
- Booster and fuel tank separation
- Multiple viewing angles
Read full descriptionHide full description
The Space Shuttle has been revived through Augmented Reality(AR) since its last flight in 2011. AR is a technology that displays virtual objects in the real world. You are the launch director of the Space Shuttle. Your mission is to launch the Space Shuttle and dock with the International Space Station safely. The Space Shuttle will be launched with smoke and fire from the launch pad. The shuttle will separate booster engines and an external fuel tank. It will dock with the Space Station above the Earth. The sound and the countdown make AR Space Shuttle more realistic. You can watch the shuttle's motions from various angles. Launch a 3D virtual Space Shuttle in your backyard or any other place. This app is a simple experiment in AR. The app is not only for Space Shuttle fans but also for anyone interested in AR. Try launching the 3D virtual Space Shuttle now.
Mars Rescue
Control a rocket to rescue astronauts from the Martian surface in this skill-based arcade simulator. Manage your fuel, avoid crashes, and enjoy stylized graphics and simple controls.
- Skill-based arcade gameplay
- Rocket control
- Astronaut rescue missions
- Fuel management
- Simple controls
- Stylized graphics
- Cloud save option
Read full descriptionHide full description
Mars Rescue: rocket survivor - is a skill-based arcade rocket simulator. You’ll be in charge of controlling your rocket to save astronauts from falling on the Mars surface. Mars Rescue: rocket survivor gameplay: You need to controll your rocket and save astronauts , also you will need to pay attention to the fuel that you use and to crash your rocket. Key features: - simple controls - arcade gameplay - great stylized graphics - fun characters - cloud save option Enjoy!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Shuttle AR at none against Mars Rescue's 1. Space Shuttle AR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Mars Rescue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Shuttle AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Space Shuttle AR against 4.6 for Mars Rescue. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Shuttle AR has 1.1K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Space Shuttle AR's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mars Rescue's.
Space Shuttle AR ships an update every 5 months, Mars Rescue every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Space Shuttle AR | Mars Rescue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better | 4.6 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 239 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noriaki Murao | Ivan Panasenko |
Customer experience
Space Shuttle AR
Mars Rescue
Bugs and requests
Space Shuttle AR
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing and crashing on launch
- Inability to place the shuttle on flat surfaces
Requested features
4 requests- Add more rockets and spacecraft to launch
- Allow users to build and customize their own rockets
- Implement a re-entry and landing sequence
- Provide more background options (e.g., stars, planets)
Mars Rescue
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Space Shuttle AR
No in-app purchases
Mars Rescue
- Remove ads on Mars$0.99
Questions
Is Space Shuttle AR free?
Is Mars Rescue free?
Which has better reviews, Space Shuttle AR or Mars Rescue?
Do Space Shuttle AR or Mars Rescue have ads?
Which is updated more often, Space Shuttle AR or Mars Rescue?
Other comparisons
