Comparison

Mars Mystery vs Magic Pirates Island Quest

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

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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

Magic Pirates Island Quest

Features
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Embárcate en una aventura pirata con realidad aumentada por Magic Pirates Island Prepárate para vivir una experiencia interactiva única en tus vacaciones. Esta app transforma el resort en el escenario de una gran búsqueda del tesoro pirata, donde niños y familias seguirán pistas, resolverán acertijos y desbloquearán juegos escondidos… ¡hasta llegar al cofre del tesoro final! ¿Qué encontrarás en la app? la legendaria historia del pirata Henry Every contada paso a paso mientras exploras el resort. Una gincana con desafíos y juegos que solo podrás resolver en determinados lugares del complejo. Pistas que te guiarán a puntos estratégicos con Realidad Aumentada, donde Henry Every cobra vida. Mini juegos, animaciones, retos de lógica y sorpresas ocultas. Un gran final con una recompensa pirata para quienes logren completarlo todo. ¿Cómo funciona? Activa la app y empieza la aventura desde cualquier punto del resort. Sigue la historia del sorprendente pirata Henry Every y busca su oculto tesoro. La app te dará pistas en texto, audio o imágenes para encontrar ubicaciones reales del resort. Al llegar a esos puntos, escanea con tu cámara y verás cómo los elementos en realidad aumentada aparecen en tu entorno: personajes, pistas, mapas interactivos, etc. Supera los retos para avanzar y desbloquear nuevas pistas. Ideal para toda la familia. Solo necesitas un móvil con cámara y conexión. Esta app convierte el espacio físico del resort en un gran escenario interactivo, ideal para fomentar el juego activo, la exploración y el trabajo en equipo. ¿Estás listo para zarpar y encontrar el tesoro oculto de Henry Every? ¡Descarga la app, sigue las pistas y que empiece la aventura!

Screenshots

Mars Mystery4 screens
Magic Pirates Island Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Pirates Island Quest at none against Mars Mystery's 5. Magic Pirates Island Quest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 months). Mars Mystery's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. Magic Pirates Island Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mars Mystery ships an update every 11 months, Magic Pirates Island Quest every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mars Mystery versus Magic Pirates Island Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMars MysteryMagic Pirates Island Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (621 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings621 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB384 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioJulio Soria

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

Magic Pirates Island Quest

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
None

Magic Pirates Island Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mars Mystery free?
Mars Mystery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Pirates Island Quest free?
Magic Pirates Island Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mars Mystery or Magic Pirates Island Quest have ads?
Mars Mystery shows ads; Magic Pirates Island Quest does not.
Which is updated more often, Mars Mystery or Magic Pirates Island Quest?
Mars Mystery ships an update every 11 months, and Magic Pirates Island Quest every 4 days. Most recently, Mars Mystery was updated on November 7, 2026 and Magic Pirates Island Quest on October 28, 2026.

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