# Mars Future vs Mars

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mars Future at 82% against Mars's 20%. Mars Future also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). Mars's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars Future sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Mars sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mars Future holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Future has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Mars Future's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mars's.

Mars Future ships an update every 2 weeks, Mars every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Future | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-future/id1503303769/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-colonization/id1644154430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 280 MB | 402 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STM GAMES FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703719097) | [Paul Noack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541962473) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars Future

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-future/id1503303769)

Embark on a Martian adventure, exploring the planet, uncovering mysteries, and building a thriving city. Utilize unique resources and advanced robots to develop tourism and transform the landscape. Complete tasks, earn rewards, and expand your region in this offline colonization game.

**Highlights:** Explore Martian landscapes, Uncover mysteries and artifacts, Build and upgrade facilities, Develop interplanetary tourism, Transform the planet's terrain, Complete tasks and earn rewards, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150 Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Energy | $5.99 | one-time |
| 22,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 52,000 Coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| 230 Energy | $10.99 | one-time |
| 525 Energy | $20.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Energy | $42.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Crystals | $84.99 | one-time |
| 2,600 Energy | $84.99 | one-time |


### 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

**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 Mars Future free?

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

### Is Mars free?

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

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

Mars Future is rated higher. Mars Future averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Mars averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mars Future or Mars have ads?

Both Mars Future and Mars show ads.

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

Mars Future ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mars every 4 days. Most recently, Mars Future was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mars on September 11, 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.*