Comparison

LabBuster vs Mars Survivors

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LabBuster

Embark on a thrilling dungeon crawl, battling escaped lab monsters with a variety of weapons and unique module combinations. Dodge bullets, level up your gear, and see how far you can survive in this action-packed shoot 'em up.

Highlights
  • Casual shoot 'em up gameplay
  • Bullet hell and roguelike action
  • Dodge numerous bullets
  • Fight unique monsters
  • Combine unique modules for survival
  • Choose from 8 unique weapons
  • Level-up and gear-up with equipment
Features
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An immense danger is near - the monsters have escaped the lab. The fate of this world is now in your hands. Gear up, grab a weapon, and fight the creatures creeping inside the doomed lab. Crawl and experience challenging dungeon-like stages. Try and see how far you can make! Key Features: - LabBuster is a casual shoot’em up, bullet hell & roguelike action. How many bullets can you dodge? - Meet the cute but unforgiving monsters! Your mission is to leave no monster alive. - Create your own combination of unique modules to survive the laboratory. - Choose between 8 unique weapons - from laser-gun to bubble-gun - Level-up and gear-up with powerful equipment to increase your stats * Note: LabBuster is free to play, but some game items can be in-app purchased at your own will. If you don't want to make an in-app purchase AT ALL, please block in-app purchases in advance, in your device settings, to avoid any mistake in the future. * Note: Your save data will be lost if you delete the game without connecting your account.

About

Mars Survivors

Engage in intense bullet-hell combat as a survivor on Mars, battling mutated monsters with unique abilities. Combine over 200 skills and weapons to enhance your character and explore diverse maps and modes. Uncover hidden elements and a rich plot in this action-packed survival experience.

Highlights
  • Bullet-hell combat
  • Multiple hero characters
  • Over 10 weapons
  • Over 200 skills and chips
  • Resource collection for upgrades
  • Multiple maps, difficulties, and modes
  • Rich plot settings and hidden elements
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"Mars Survivors" is a bullet-hell action game featuring a large number of mutated monsters that players can mow down and enjoy with their formidable abilities. Players assume the role of a survivor on Mars, fighting and defeating enemies in a dangerous and mysterious environment. Players can choose from multiple hero characters and use over 10 different weapons to combat these monsters. Additionally, there are over 200 skills and chips available for players to freely combine and enhance their abilities, requiring them to constantly collect resources for upgrades. With multiple maps, difficulties, and modes, the game ensures that players experience high levels of freedom and excitement. Moreover, the game also features rich plot settings and hidden elements waiting for players to unlock and explore. In this brutal world, every player has the opportunity to become a true survivor on Mars. facebook:https://www.facebook.com/marssurvivors2023

Screenshots

LabBuster4 screens
Mars Survivors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LabBuster at 4.7 against Mars Survivors's 2.9. LabBuster also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and ratings volume (248 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LabBuster sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Mars Survivors sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LabBuster holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LabBuster has 248 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of LabBuster's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mars Survivors's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LabBuster ships an update every 3 weeks, Mars Survivors every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LabBuster versus Mars Survivors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabBusterMars Survivors
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (248 ratings) — better2.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings248 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB157 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperLoadComplete Co., LtdGUANGZHOU INCLOUD TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD

Customer experience

LabBuster

All ratings246 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative18.5%

Mars Survivors

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

LabBuster

One-time12
  • GEM 60$0.99
  • Starter Package$1.99
  • Rich Package$1.99
Show 9 more
  • GEM 150$1.99
  • GEM 280$2.99
  • Daily Upgrade Package$3.99
  • GEM 500$4.99
  • Mega Supply Package$5.99
  • Super Rare Package$7.99
  • GEM 1250$9.99
  • Epic Package I$10.99
  • GEM 4000$27.99
18 purchases

Mars Survivors

One-time18
  • Abyss ticket$0.99
  • Gold x 20k$0.99
  • Energy Crossbow$1.99
Show 15 more
  • Upgrade SVIP$1.99
  • Chainsaw Gift$1.99
  • Avery Gift$1.99
  • Wind Blade$1.99
  • Tracking Gun Gift$1.99
  • Nebula Gift$1.99
  • Spring-loaded Gift$1.99
  • Rebecca Gift$1.99
  • Bounce Grenade$2.99
  • VIP Privileges$2.99
  • Fruit Grenade$2.99
  • Ymir Gift$2.99
  • VIP Privileges$4.99
  • Gold x 110k$4.99
  • Gold x 250k$9.99

Questions

Is LabBuster free?
LabBuster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mars Survivors free?
Mars Survivors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LabBuster or Mars Survivors?
LabBuster is rated higher. LabBuster averages 4.7 out of 5 from 248 ratings, while Mars Survivors averages 2.9 from 9 ratings.
Do LabBuster or Mars Survivors have ads?
Both LabBuster and Mars Survivors show ads.
Which is updated more often, LabBuster or Mars Survivors?
LabBuster ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mars Survivors every 11 days. Most recently, LabBuster was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mars Survivors on October 24, 2026.

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