# Terraforming Mars vs Score 7

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Score 7 at 100% against Terraforming Mars's 45%. Score 7 also leads on price (Free vs $8.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Terraforming Mars's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 7) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Score 7 is free to download; Terraforming Mars costs $8.99 up front. Terraforming Mars sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Score 7 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Score 7 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terraforming Mars has 7.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Terraforming Mars's written reviews are positive against 100% of Score 7's.

Terraforming Mars ships an update every 3 weeks, Score 7 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terraforming Mars | Score 7 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraforming-mars/id1353471030/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-7/id6746669961/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 353 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twin Sails Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135862620) | [Lumbus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781273274) |

## What reviewers say

### Terraforming Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraforming-mars/id1353471030)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Board, #108 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead a corporation to terraform Mars by building cities, forests, and oceans. Manage resources, complete objectives, and increase your Terraform Rating to make the planet habitable. Compete against rivals and lead humanity into a new era.

**Highlights:** Official board game adaptation, Play against AI or up to 5 players, Online and offline multiplayer, Corporate Era variant, Solo challenge mode, Expansions available for new content

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Original Promo Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Terraforming Mars - Prelude | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hellas & Elysium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Venus Next | $3.99 | one-time |
| Colonies | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big Box Promo Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faithful adaptation of board game
- 👍 Great UI and animations
- 🕹️ Smooth solo gameplay
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Unreliable multiplayer experience
- 🕰️ Long load times to resume games
- 🤯 Confusing multiplayer features
- 🤖 Weak AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Science tags not counted properly
- Power infrastructure card not functioning
- Inability to place tiles in some cases
- Saved games not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Undo button for actions
- Ability to see final game metrics
- Notifications for turn updates
- Ability to track win/loss records
- More expansion content


### Score 7

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-7/id6746669961)

This app simplifies scorekeeping for card games like Flip 7. It offers a clean interface, a card calculator, and a leaderboard. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no accounts, ads, or trackers.

**Highlights:** Card calculator, Leaderboard, Minimalist interface, Individual/Host modes, No accounts or ads

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terraforming Mars free?

Terraforming Mars costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Score 7 free?

Score 7 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Terraforming Mars or Score 7?

Score 7 is rated higher. Terraforming Mars averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Score 7 averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Terraforming Mars or Score 7 have ads?

Neither Terraforming Mars nor Score 7 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Terraforming Mars or Score 7?

Terraforming Mars ships an update every 3 weeks, and Score 7 weekly. Most recently, Terraforming Mars was updated on November 1, 2026 and Score 7 on October 24, 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.*