# To Mars vs Mars Mystery

The clearest difference is rating: Mars Mystery at 4.5 against To Mars's 3.0. Mars Mystery also leads on ratings volume (620 vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). To Mars's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars Mystery sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. To Mars asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 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 64% of Mars Mystery'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, Mars Mystery every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | To Mars | Mars Mystery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-mars/id1352514880/reviews) | **[4.5 (620 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **620** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 171 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Todd Studer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332508621) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## 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


### 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 To Mars free?

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

### Is Mars Mystery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, To Mars or Mars Mystery?

Mars Mystery is rated higher. To Mars averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Mars Mystery averages 4.5 from 620 ratings.

### Do To Mars or Mars Mystery have ads?

Both To Mars and Mars Mystery show ads.

### Which is updated more often, To Mars or Mars Mystery?

To Mars ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mars Mystery every 11 months. Most recently, To Mars was updated on October 6, 2026 and Mars Mystery on October 14, 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.*