# Mars Mystery vs Scene It?

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mars Mystery at 64% against Scene It?'s 0%. Mars Mystery also leads on ratings volume (613 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). Scene It?'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars Mystery sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Scene It? asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scene It? holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Mystery has 613 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Mars Mystery's written reviews are positive against 0% of Scene It?'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mars Mystery ships an update every 11 months, Scene It? every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Mystery | Scene It? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scene-it/id6504171497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **613** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 123 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [Santosh Pant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751232367) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars Mystery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255)

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.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Explore Mars locations, Sci-fi plot, Hints for beginners, Replayable scenes, Eyes and mind training

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Master | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 💡 Innovative hidden object gameplay with unique theme
- 🌍 Educational language learning feature
- 👍 Responsive developer that listens to player feedback
- ⭐ Engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and inappropriate advertisements
- 😤 Overly difficult star achievement system
- 🔄 Game progression bugs causing scene resets
- ⏱️ Limited content length

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Longer gameplay with more levels
- Better ad filtering for family-friendly content
- Improved star achievement mechanics clarity


### Scene It?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scene-it/id6504171497)

Gather friends for a fun party game. Test your knowledge of pop culture with interactive quizzes. Enjoy multiplayer gameplay and friendly competition.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer party mode, Pop culture quizzes, Invite friends, Interactive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Mystery free?

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

### Is Scene It? free?

Scene It? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mars Mystery or Scene It??

Scene It? is rated higher. Mars Mystery averages 4.5 out of 5 from 613 ratings, while Scene It? averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mars Mystery or Scene It? have ads?

Mars Mystery shows ads; Scene It? does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars Mystery or Scene It??

Mars Mystery ships an update every 11 months, and Scene It? every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mars Mystery was updated on September 21, 2026 and Scene It? on June 4, 2026.

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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.*