# Battalion Commander vs Mars Survivors

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Battalion Commander at 100% against Mars Survivors's 50%. Battalion Commander also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9). Mars Survivors's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battalion Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mars Survivors sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Battalion Commander holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Battalion Commander's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mars Survivors's.

Battalion Commander ships an update every 3 months, Mars Survivors every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battalion Commander | Mars Survivors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battalion-commander/id1529141916/reviews)** | [2.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-survivors/id6449976979/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [IriySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/353956779) | [GUANGZHOU INCLOUD TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790565668) |

## What reviewers say

### Battalion Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battalion-commander/id1529141916)

Engage in intense vertical shooting combat, recruiting allied troops and utilizing powerful skills to destroy an enemy base. Upgrade weapons and unlock new abilities to survive challenging missions and an endless mode.

**Highlights:** Squad recruitment, Weapon upgrades, Mighty skills, Endless mode, Armored vehicle combat, Multiple soldier types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Mars Survivors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-survivors/id6449976979)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abyss ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold x 20k | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade SVIP | $1.99 | one-time |
| Avery Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nebula Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spring-loaded Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rebecca Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Privileges | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Grenade | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Privileges | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battalion Commander free?

Battalion Commander 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, Battalion Commander or Mars Survivors?

Battalion Commander is rated higher. Battalion Commander averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Mars Survivors averages 2.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Battalion Commander or Mars Survivors have ads?

Both Battalion Commander and Mars Survivors show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Battalion Commander or Mars Survivors?

Battalion Commander ships an update every 3 months, and Mars Survivors every 11 days. Most recently, Battalion Commander was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mars Survivors 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.*