# Mars Craft vs Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer at 74% against Mars Craft's 47%. Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Mars Craft's advantage is ratings volume (405 vs 47) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars Craft sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Craft has 405 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Mars Craft's written reviews are positive against 74% of Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer's.

Mars Craft ships an update every 3 weeks, Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Craft | Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-craft-focus-build-timer/id1367871279/reviews) | **[4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-ghost-pomodoro-timer/id6472274328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **405** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 246 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Enclaver Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176261365) | [Aeeiee, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125279241) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars Craft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-craft-focus-build-timer/id1367871279)

This app gamifies productivity by turning focused work sessions into building a Mars colony. Earn rewards, battle friends, and complete digital detox challenges to stay motivated and reduce smartphone distractions.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Build a Mars colony, Digital detox challenges, Friend battles and group focus, Earn in-app rewards, Progress statistics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Club Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Get MarsCraft Premium! | $4.99 | per month |
| Elite Club Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Get MarsCraft Premium! | $29.99 | per year |
| Elite Club Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Solar Crystals Boosters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Coins +1500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| MarsCraft Premium Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Case +7000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps stay focused
- 🌟 Unique concept
- 👍 Motivating and engaging
- 🌍 Interesting space theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Buildings disappearing after screen lock
- Timer not working accurately
- Crashes when trying to access certain features
- Syncing issues with account progress

**Requested features**

- Offline mode to keep timer running
- Ability to view progress over time
- More customization options
- Multiplayer/social features


### Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-ghost-pomodoro-timer/id6472274328)

Transform focus sessions into a rewarding game. Earn coins, collect historical figures, and build streaks by staying off your phone. Designed for productivity and beating digital distractions.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus timer, Collect historical ghosts, Earn coins and XP, Global leaderboards, Mood-based focus sessions, Beat phone addiction, Digital hourglass timer

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Craft free?

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

### Is Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer free?

Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mars Craft or Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer?

Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer is rated higher. Mars Craft averages 4.6 out of 5 from 405 ratings, while Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer averages 4.8 from 47 ratings.

### Do Mars Craft or Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer have ads?

Neither Mars Craft nor Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mars Craft or Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer?

Mars Craft ships an update every 3 weeks, and Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Mars Craft was updated on October 8, 2026 and Catch the Ghost Pomodoro Timer on October 12, 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.*