# Colonize Mars vs Mars

The clearest difference is rating: Mars at 2.3 against Colonize Mars's 1.5. Colonize Mars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (33% vs 20%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Colonize Mars asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mars holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Colonize Mars's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mars's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colonize Mars | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonize-mars/id1555846658/reviews) | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-colonization/id1644154430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 402 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) | [Paul Noack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541962473) |

## 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

[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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Antimatter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Antimatter Pack | $1.99 | 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 Colonize Mars free?

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

### Is Mars free?

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

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

Mars is rated higher. Colonize Mars averages 1.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Mars averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Colonize Mars or Mars have ads?

Both Colonize Mars and Mars 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.*