# Pie Runner vs Martian Frontier

The clearest difference is ads: Pie Runner at none against Martian Frontier's shown. Pie Runner also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Martian Frontier's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (19 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pie Runner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Martian Frontier sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pie Runner against 4.8 for Martian Frontier. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 19 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Pie Runner ships an update every 3 weeks, Martian Frontier every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pie Runner | Martian Frontier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pie-runner/id1485118770/reviews)** | [4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/martian-frontier/id6740146979/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Highway North Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436559105) | [Riddh Ramburuth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788549547) |

## What reviewers say

### Pie Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pie-runner/id1485118770)

Memorize digits of Pi to race through a challenging game. Earn points to unlock avatar customizations, or make an in-app purchase for instant access. Compete with friends and the world for the highest scores.

**Highlights:** Memorize Pi digits, Avatar customization, Unlockable items, In-app purchases, Score comparison, Earn Pie Points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customization Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Training Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |


### Martian Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/martian-frontier/id6740146979)

Engage in a sci-fi mining simulation on Mars. Extract resources, upgrade technology, and build a tycoon empire. Compete in multiplayer tournaments to become the galaxy's richest miner.

**Highlights:** Deep mining and upgrades, Powerful futuristic gadgets, Explore and expand Martian surface, Multiplayer mining tournaments, Endless strategic gameplay, Resource management

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20K Gems, 90 Supply Crates | $3.99 | one-time |
| 70K Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| 110 Supply Crates | $6.99 | one-time |
| 70K Gems, 300 Supply Crates | $11.99 | one-time |
| 160K Gems | $13.99 | one-time |
| 275 Supply Crates | $13.99 | one-time |
| 160K Gems, 500 Supply Crates | $23.99 | one-time |
| 450K Gems | $34.99 | one-time |
| 800 Supply Crates | $34.99 | one-time |
| 450K Gems, 1000 Supply Crates | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pie Runner free?

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

### Is Martian Frontier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pie Runner or Martian Frontier?

Pie Runner is rated higher. Pie Runner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Martian Frontier averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.

### Do Pie Runner or Martian Frontier have ads?

Martian Frontier shows ads; Pie Runner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pie Runner or Martian Frontier?

Pie Runner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Martian Frontier every 2 days. Most recently, Pie Runner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Martian Frontier on November 4, 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.*