# To Mars vs VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: To Mars at 100% against VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy's 46%. To Mars also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 22) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 6). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. To Mars asks for nothing beyond the download.

VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy has 1.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of To Mars's written reviews are positive against 46% of VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

To Mars ships an update every 3 weeks, VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | To Mars | VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-mars/id1352514880/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-space-roller-coaster-galaxy/id1486769227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 171 MB | 691 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Todd Studer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332508621) | [Vipera Games sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525517234) |

## What reviewers say

### To Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-mars/id1352514880)

A retro puzzle and simulation game where players must strategically load a rocket with resources and crew to colonize Mars. Manage fuel, supplies, and mission timing to ensure a successful landing and establish a new home on the red planet.

**Highlights:** Retro puzzle and simulation gameplay, Resource management for colonization, Rocket loading and launch mechanics, Space travel and landing simulation, Building and survival elements, Timed challenges

**In-app purchases:** none


### VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-space-roller-coaster-galaxy/id1486769227)

Embark on an immersive virtual reality journey through our solar system and beyond. Explore planets, experience spacewalks, and navigate asteroid fields in a 360-degree view. This VR game offers an astronaut-like adventure through the galaxy.

**Highlights:** Immersive VR experience, Explore solar system in 360 degrees, Visit planets like Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Space mission and spacewalk simulations, Navigate through asteroids, Compatible with Google Cardboard and VR headsets

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Roller Coaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Wooden | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock movies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock roller coasters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock VR Menu | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock episode 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock episode 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Wheel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Wipeout | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Giant Frisbee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock episode 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Trebuchet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Bumper Cars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock VR Menu | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock everything | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock movies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock VR Menu | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock VR Menu | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock VR Menu | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Excellent VR experience
- 🎢 Enjoyable rides and attractions
- 🤩 Immersive and realistic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 💤 Slow loading and unresponsive
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔍 Limited content and short experiences

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to start the game
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Forced phone exit during VR sessions

**Requested features**

- More variety of rides and attractions
- Improved performance and stability
- Reduced ad frequency or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is To Mars free?

To Mars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy free?

VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, To Mars or VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy?

VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy is rated higher. To Mars averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do To Mars or VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy have ads?

Both To Mars and VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, To Mars or VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy?

To Mars ships an update every 3 weeks, and VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy every 4 months. Most recently, To Mars was updated on October 6, 2026 and VR Space Roller Coaster Galaxy on October 26, 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.*