Mars Mystery vs Moon Dust
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mars Mystery
Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure on Mars. Explore its mysterious landscapes, uncover the secrets of failed expeditions, and race back to Earth. This game offers a unique sci-fi plot and trains your eyes and mind.
- Hidden object gameplay
- Explore Mars locations
- Sci-fi plot
- Hints for beginners
- Replayable scenes
- Eyes and mind training
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Join the Martian Mission 2038 in a new adventure game with hidden objects tasks. Pass the whole dangerous way from the orbit to the Red Planet and hurry back to Earth. You will explore the mysterious Mars, its valleys, caves, and mountains with other team members. By the way, nobody knows why the previous expeditions to the Terra Incognita failed. Probably, you are the one who will solve this puzzle? The game is TRULY FREE, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. Game features: + Bright space, Mars, and Earth locations + Hints for beginners + Option to replay every scene with new items + Sci-fi plot inspired by the famous American author + Eyes and mind training in the most exciting way We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp - make comments, ask questions, get news about coming games!
Moon Dust
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Retro Lunar Escape Adventure No Instructions - Symbols & Numbers Only Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moon Dust at none against Mars Mystery's 5. Moon Dust also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). Mars Mystery's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Mars Mystery sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Moon Dust asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mars Mystery ships an update every 11 months, Moon Dust every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mars Mystery | Moon Dust |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (613 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 613 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 255 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Crisp App Studio | Todd Studer |
Bugs and requests
Mars Mystery
Reported bugs
4 issues- Skip ad button not functioning properly
- Scene reversion to jungle/animal scenes without clear objectives
- Three-star achievement system not triggering despite repeated play
- Hint system required to progress past certain scenes
Requested features
3 requests- Longer gameplay with more levels
- Better ad filtering for family-friendly content
- Improved star achievement mechanics clarity
Moon Dust
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mars Mystery
- Preview Hints Pack$0.99
- NoAds$0.99
- Time Machine$0.99
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- Instant Hint$0.99
- Gold Master$2.99
Moon Dust
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mars Mystery free?
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Do Mars Mystery or Moon Dust have ads?
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