# Mars vs Mars Survival 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Mars Survival 3D at 5.0 against Mars's 1.0. Mars Survival 3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Mars's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Mars Survival 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mars Survival 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Mars ships an update weekly, Mars Survival 3D monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Mars Survival 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-colonization/id1644154430/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-survival-3d-space-escape/id6448109675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 407 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Noack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541962473) | [Sahir Lakhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645865197) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**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 |


### Mars Survival 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-survival-3d-space-escape/id6448109675)

Experience the challenges of surviving on Mars in this simulation game. Explore the planet, manage resources, and build a colony. Features include rover exploration, jetpack flights, and space station management.

**Highlights:** Mars survival simulator, Mars rover exploration, Jetpack flight and zero-gravity, Space station management, Terraforming gameplay, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars free?

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

### Is Mars Survival 3D free?

Mars Survival 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mars or Mars Survival 3D?

Mars Survival 3D is rated higher. Mars averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mars Survival 3D averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mars or Mars Survival 3D have ads?

Both Mars and Mars Survival 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mars or Mars Survival 3D?

Mars ships an update weekly, and Mars Survival 3D monthly. Most recently, Mars was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mars Survival 3D on October 9, 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.*