# Colonize Mars vs Mars 2055

The clearest difference is rating: Mars 2055 at 2.3 against Colonize Mars's 1.5. Mars 2055 also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Colonize Mars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars 2055 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Colonize Mars asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mars 2055 holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colonize Mars | Mars 2055 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonize-mars/id1555846658/reviews) | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-2055/id1591775159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 301 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) | [BurningThumb Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286015034) |

## What reviewers say

### Colonize Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonize-mars/id1555846658)

Explore and terraform the red planet by establishing bases and plantations. Cultivate various plants to transform the Martian environment.

**Highlights:** Base establishment, Plant cultivation, Terraforming mechanics, Inter-base travel, Exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mars 2055

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-2055/id1591775159)

Embark on a solo first-person adventure on Mars. Survive, search for clues, and repair systems to find your way home. MacGyver items and make critical choices to escape the desolate planet.

**Highlights:** First-person solo adventure, Survival mechanics, Clue searching and puzzle solving, Item repair and system restoration, Sandbox exploration, Escape objective

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mars 2055 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colonize Mars free?

Colonize Mars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mars 2055 free?

Mars 2055 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Colonize Mars or Mars 2055?

Mars 2055 is rated higher. Colonize Mars averages 1.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Mars 2055 averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Colonize Mars or Mars 2055 have ads?

Both Colonize Mars and Mars 2055 show ads.

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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.*