# Colonize Mars vs Hotel Venture

The clearest difference is rating: Hotel Venture at 4.6 against Colonize Mars's 1.5. Hotel Venture also leads on ratings volume (453 vs 11). Colonize Mars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (33% vs 19%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hotel Venture sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Colonize Mars asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hotel Venture holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hotel Venture has 453 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Colonize Mars's written reviews are positive against 19% of Hotel Venture's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colonize Mars | Hotel Venture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonize-mars/id1555846658/reviews) | **[4.6 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotel-venture/id6745542778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **453** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 18.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 409 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| 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) | [Hyperlab Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562984132) |

## 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


### Hotel Venture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotel-venture/id6745542778)

Build and manage your dream hotel, expanding it floor by floor and upgrading each room. Serve guests to unlock new levels and enhance your hotel experience.

**Highlights:** Operate your hotel, Expand floor by floor, Improve every room, Serve crowds, Unlock next-level experiences

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dice Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash Boost Forever 2x | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cash Boost Forever 4x | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Best Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Game concept
- 💡 New twist on idle games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads still present despite purchase
- 🐛 Loot box issue preventing progress
- 🐛 Upgrade requirements unclear
- 🐛 Math issues with boosts
- 🐛 Glitches preventing progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't open
- Loot box issue
- Upgrade requirements unclear
- Math issues with boosts
- Glitches preventing progress

**Requested features**

- How to complete structure skill challenge
- Ability to get keys for upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colonize Mars free?

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

### Is Hotel Venture free?

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

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

Hotel Venture is rated higher. Colonize Mars averages 1.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Hotel Venture averages 4.6 from 453 ratings.

### Do Colonize Mars or Hotel Venture have ads?

Both Colonize Mars and Hotel Venture 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.*