# Don't Turn Red! vs Mars

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Don't Turn Red! at 100% against Mars's 20%. Don't Turn Red! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Mars's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't Turn Red! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Don't Turn Red! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Don't Turn Red!'s written reviews are positive against 20% of Mars's.

Don't Turn Red! ships an update every 2 months, Mars weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Turn Red! | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-turn-red/id1509727435/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-colonization/id1644154430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 407 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Motionlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/661748917) | [Paul Noack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541962473) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't Turn Red!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-turn-red/id1509727435)

Navigate a town filled with collectibles while evading pursuers. Gather items and return to your base without being caught. Features simple one-finger controls and a variety of items and hats to unlock.

**Highlights:** One-finger control, Item collection, Hat collection, Ad removal option

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Antimatter Pack | $0.99 | 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 Don't Turn Red! free?

Don't Turn Red! 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, Don't Turn Red! or Mars?

Don't Turn Red! is rated higher. Don't Turn Red! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Mars averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Don't Turn Red! or Mars have ads?

Both Don't Turn Red! and Mars show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Don't Turn Red! or Mars?

Don't Turn Red! ships an update every 2 months, and Mars weekly. Most recently, Don't Turn Red! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mars on November 3, 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.*