# Mars 2055 vs Space Survivor

The clearest difference is rating: Space Survivor at 4.8 against Mars 2055's 2.3. Space Survivor also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Mars 2055's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 24%) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars 2055 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Space Survivor sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Survivor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Survivor has 2.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Mars 2055's written reviews are positive against 24% of Space Survivor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mars 2055 ships an update every 4 weeks, Space Survivor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars 2055 | Space Survivor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-2055/id1591775159/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-survivor-star-pioneer/id1663166041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 23.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 301 MB | 333 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BurningThumb Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286015034) | [Gemini Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627439216) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars 2055

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-2055/id1591775159)

Embark on a solo first-person adventure on Mars. Survive, search for clues, and repair systems to find your way home. MacGyver items and make critical choices to escape the desolate planet.

**Highlights:** First-person solo adventure, Survival mechanics, Clue searching and puzzle solving, Item repair and system restoration, Sandbox exploration, Escape objective

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mars 2055 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Space Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-survivor-star-pioneer/id1663166041)

Embark on an interstellar adventure to defend humanity from an alien invasion. Build and expand your base, develop powerful fighter jets and mechs, and engage in strategic combat to reclaim planets and ultimately defeat the enemy. Experience a visually rich 3D world with smooth gameplay.

**Highlights:** Base building and expansion, Develop fighter jets, Combat mecha development, Strategic combat against aliens, Planet clearing missions, 3D graphics and interface

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pursue Victory 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove AD | $5.99 | one-time |
| Master package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Growth fund | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1400 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth fund | $19.99 | one-time |
| Permanent card | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🔒 Offline progress
- 🔒 Facebook login

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of updates
- 🔍 Progression issues
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 💰 In-app purchases not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown timers not working correctly
- Connectivity issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Progression blocked at certain levels
- Rewards and resources not being awarded properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Improved progression system
- Customization options
- Better performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars 2055 free?

Mars 2055 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Space Survivor free?

Space Survivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mars 2055 or Space Survivor?

Space Survivor is rated higher. Mars 2055 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Space Survivor averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Mars 2055 or Space Survivor have ads?

Both Mars 2055 and Space Survivor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mars 2055 or Space Survivor?

Mars 2055 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Space Survivor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mars 2055 was updated on October 5, 2026 and Space Survivor on October 17, 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.*