# Mars vs Space Colony!

The clearest difference is rating: Space Colony! at 4.0 against Mars's 1.0. Space Colony! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Space Colony! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Colony! holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Mars's written reviews are positive against 25% of Space Colony!'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Space Colony! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-colonization/id1644154430/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-colony/id6443548368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 407 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Noack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541962473) | [NoBrain Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451233848) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-colonization/id1644154430)

Build and manage a thriving colony on Mars in the year 2050. Explore the planet, research new technologies, and collaborate with other colonies to overcome daily challenges and establish a new civilization.

**Highlights:** Explore Mars with Rovers, Collaborate on Mega Builds, Help Citizens with Minigames, Research New Technologies, Build Colony Structures, Collect and Study Stone Samples

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Antimatter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Antimatter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Antimatter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Antimatter Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $13.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Antimatter Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $31.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $69.99 | one-time |


### Space Colony!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-colony/id6443548368)

Develop a thriving colony on a new planet using various resources and tools. Explore space and expand your reach. This idle game offers a strategic experience for aspiring space pioneers.

**Highlights:** Resource management, Colony development, Space exploration, Vehicle and robot construction, Idle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars free?

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

### Is Space Colony! free?

Space Colony! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mars or Space Colony!?

Space Colony! is rated higher. Mars averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Space Colony! averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mars or Space Colony! have ads?

Both Mars and Space Colony! show ads.

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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.*