# Occupy Mars vs Pathogen Zero

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Occupy Mars at 13.0 against Pathogen Zero's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Occupy Mars sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Pathogen Zero sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Occupy Mars | Pathogen Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PLAYWAY SPOLKA AKCYJNA](https://appshunter.io/developer/505994116) | [Pol Mendieta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854436570) |

## What reviewers say

### Occupy Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/occupy-mars-colony-builder/id1518879606)

Build and manage a thriving colony on Mars. Ensure survival by managing resources like water, oxygen, and power, while expanding your base and discovering new technologies. Share your creations with friends in this universe-spanning simulation.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade your base, Grow crops on Mars, Manage water, oxygen, power, and food, Create fuel generators and connect infrastructure, Discover new regions and resources, Unlock new technologies

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Mars Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Mars Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Mars Coins Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $16.99 | one-time |
| Special pack | $21.99 | one-time |


### Pathogen Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathogen-zero/id6786930453)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Genetic Boost Pack (5) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Pathogens | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Occupy Mars free?

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

### Is Pathogen Zero free?

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

### Do Occupy Mars or Pathogen Zero have ads?

Neither Occupy Mars nor Pathogen Zero shows ads.

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