# Colonize vs Mars

The clearest difference is rating: Colonize at 4.6 against Mars's 1.0. Colonize also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (40% vs 20%). Mars's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Colonize asks for nothing beyond the download.

Colonize holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colonize has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Colonize's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mars's.

Colonize ships an update every 5 months, Mars weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colonize | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonize-space-adventure/id1460699870/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-colonization/id1644154430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 407 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Job Van Wijngaarden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448183007) | [Paul Noack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541962473) |

## What reviewers say

### Colonize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonize-space-adventure/id1460699870)

Build and upgrade a space colony in this idle clicker game. Advance through ages, unlock buildings, and collect energy to save humanity. Explore planets and enjoy a relaxing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Tap to collect energy, Upgrade and expand colony, Build and upgrade buildings, Explore futuristic planets, Offline idle earnings, Relaxing soundtrack, Stunning 3D graphics

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-colonization/id1644154430)

Build and manage a thriving colony on Mars in the year 2050. Explore the planet, research new technologies, and collaborate with other colonies to overcome daily challenges and establish a new civilization.

**Highlights:** Explore Mars with Rovers, Collaborate on Mega Builds, Help Citizens with Minigames, Research New Technologies, Build Colony Structures, Collect and Study Stone Samples

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Antimatter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Antimatter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Antimatter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Antimatter Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $13.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Antimatter Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $31.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colonize free?

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

### Is Mars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Colonize or Mars?

Colonize is rated higher. Colonize averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Mars averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Colonize or Mars have ads?

Both Colonize and Mars show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colonize or Mars?

Colonize ships an update every 5 months, and Mars weekly. Most recently, Colonize was updated on October 19, 2026 and Mars on October 16, 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.*