Comparison

Mars Mystery vs Starry Slide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Explore Mars locations
  • Sci-fi plot
  • Hints for beginners
  • Replayable scenes
  • Eyes and mind training
Features
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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!

About

Starry Slide

A minimalist puzzle game offering a refreshing and engaging experience. Designed with privacy and simplicity in mind, it provides smooth performance and intuitive controls for players of all ages. Enjoy quick breaks or extended puzzle sessions without distractions.

Highlights
  • Minimalist puzzle experience
  • Ad-free gameplay
  • No tracking
  • Smooth performance
  • Intuitive controls
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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Enjoy a refreshing and minimalist puzzle experience with Starry Slide. Designed for privacy and simplicity, this app delivers engaging gameplay without distractions. No ads, no tracking Smooth performance and intuitive controls Great for all ages Perfect for quick breaks or long puzzle sessions!

Screenshots

Mars Mystery4 screens
Starry Slide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Starry Slide at 100% against Mars Mystery's 64%. Starry Slide also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mars Mystery's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mars Mystery sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Starry Slide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mars Mystery versus Starry Slide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMars MysteryStarry Slide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (620 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings620 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioSABZ LABS PTY LTD

Customer experience

Mars Mystery

All ratings620 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

Starry Slide

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Starry Slide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Mars Mystery

One-time5
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • NoAds$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
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  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Gold Master$2.99
1 purchases

Starry Slide

One-time1
  • Unlimited Puzzle Access$1.99

Questions

Is Mars Mystery free?
Mars Mystery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starry Slide free?
Starry Slide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mars Mystery or Starry Slide have ads?
Mars Mystery shows ads; Starry Slide does not.

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