Comparison

Sciencenorway vs Mars

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

Head to head
About

Sciencenorway

Features
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ScienceNorway.no cover science in the broadest sense – the human sciences as well as natural science, health and technology. We offer news and background stories written by our science journalists, and blogs, opinions and popular science articles written by scientists and researchers in Norway. ScienceNorway is developed by forskning.no – a highly trusted, award-winning science news magazine, published in Norwegian.

About

Mars

Explore Mars with stunning visuals and interactive features. Discover NASA photos, watch HD videos of Curiosity's journey, and examine 3D models of Martian landscapes and hardware. This app offers a premium, immersive experience for space enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Browse NASA photos of Mars
  • Watch HD videos of Curiosity's journey
  • Interactive 3D models of Martian topography
  • Smart search and discovery
  • Cinematic slideshow of Mars imagery
  • Modern, animated interface
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Humanity’s fascination with the Red Planet has never been stronger. With the completely reimagined "Mars: Curiosity" app, we bring the frontiers of space exploration directly to your fingertips through a premium, state-of-the-art experience. Witness Mars as if you were standing on its dusty plains. Our latest update introduces a stunning modern interface featuring glassmorphism elements, dynamic background animations, and an overall design language inspired by the future of space travel. WHAT’S NEW & REIMAGINED: SMART SEARCH & DISCOVERY: Quickly find exactly what you’re looking for with our new global search feature in both the Browse and Video sections. IMMERSIVE VIDEO EXPERIENCE: Watch Curiosity’s journey in high-definition with our all-new video player. Now supporting landscape mode for a true cinema feel, smart autoplay with preview protection, and an elegant Apple TV-inspired layout. MODERN DESIGN SYSTEM: Experience a "alive" interface with subtle stars animations, glass-like cards, and haptic feedback that makes exploring feel tactile and premium. KEY FEATURES: EXPLORE (BROWSE): Navigate through hundreds of official NASA photos with ease. Toggle between grid and list views, shuffle your findings, and search specifically for the missions that interest you most. CINEMATIC SLIDESHOW: Lose yourself in the Martian landscape. Browse full-screen, high-resolution imagery that makes you feel truly present on the planet. HD VIDEO ARCHIVE: Dive deep into Gale Crater, learn about Curiosity’s historic achievements, and explore over 50 years of Martian research through curated video content. INTERACTIVE GALLERY: Examine every detail with intuitive pinch-to-zoom gestures and high-contrast viewing modes. 3D MODELS: Step into the third dimension with interactive models that bring Martian topography and hardware to life. Whether you are a casual observer or a dedicated space enthusiast, Mars: Curiosity provides a compact, powerful, and visually stunning window into the future of our species on another world.

Screenshots

Sciencenorway4 screens
Mars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sciencenorway at none against Mars's 1. Sciencenorway also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Mars sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sciencenorway asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sciencenorway ships an update every 11 months, Mars every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sciencenorway versus Mars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSciencenorwayMars
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB107 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperAutoMagi Ltd.Alparslan Topbas

In-app purchases

None

Sciencenorway

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mars

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Sciencenorway free?
Sciencenorway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mars free?
Mars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sciencenorway or Mars have ads?
Both Sciencenorway and Mars show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sciencenorway or Mars?
Sciencenorway ships an update every 11 months, and Mars every 6 months. Most recently, Sciencenorway was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mars on November 3, 2026.

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