# Colonize Mars vs Mars Knight

The clearest difference is rating: Mars Knight at 2.0 against Colonize Mars's 1.5. Mars Knight also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Colonize Mars's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mars Knight holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Colonize Mars's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mars Knight's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colonize Mars | Mars Knight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonize-mars/id1555846658/reviews) | **[2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-knight-space-games/id6453763508/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 103 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) | [Syed Muhammad Sadiq Husaini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580536543) |

## 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 Knight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-knight-space-games/id6453763508)

Explore the cosmos, build your intergalactic empire, and defend your settlements. Recruit skilled astronauts, research new technologies, and customize your structures and vehicles in this space exploration and construction game.

**Highlights:** Build space stations and houses, Defend empire against hostile forces, Recruit and manage crew, Upgrade buildings and vehicles, Research advanced technologies, Gather resources and materials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colonize Mars free?

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

### Is Mars Knight free?

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

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

Mars Knight is rated higher. Colonize Mars averages 1.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Mars Knight averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Colonize Mars shows ads; Mars Knight does not.

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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.*