Comparison

Mars vs DoE EnergiX

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

Head to head
About

Mars

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
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We are in the year 2050, all the resources on Earth are close to depletion, so we have no choice but to colonize other planets. Mars is the closest planet to us, and we have to find a way to colonize it as fast as possible. However, going to a new planet that we never lived on before is not going to be easy. Every day is different and comes with new challenges. -Explore the Mars- Upgrade or unlock new Rovers to explore Mars on exciting Expeditions and collect and study Stone Samples. -Collaborate with other Colonies- Together with other Colonies you can collaborate on building a Space Lift or other Mega Builds. -Help your Citizen with Minigames- Meet various Citizens of your Colony. Like Freddy the Mechanic, Luna the Scientist, Nura the Gardener or Yuri the Technician and help them with little Puzzles or fun Minigames. -New Technologies- Research on new Technologies like Fusion Energy to unlock new Possibilities for your Colony and Humanity -Build your own Colony- Aluminum Mines, Water Pumps, Solar Power Plants, Residences, Nuclear Power Plants, Science Centers and many more Buildings. Build up a completely new Civilization on Mars. Give it a try for yourself and enjoy creating the best Mars Colony of all!

About

DoE EnergiX

Guide a family to adopt energy-efficient habits in this engaging management game. Make smart choices to reduce consumption and purchase eco-friendly items for a greener lifestyle. Learn about energy conservation through interactive gameplay.

Highlights
  • Energy-efficient habit guidance
  • Family lifestyle simulation
  • Purchase energy-saving items
  • Learn energy conservation principles
  • Eco-friendly lifestyle promotion
Features
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Step into the world of energy conservation with our engaging management game, brought to you by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DOE). In this game, you’ll guide a family on their journey to become more energy-efficient. Watch as they navigate through everyday life, making common mistakes such as setting the air conditioning to the wrong temperature or leaving the TV on. Your goal is to help them adopt better habits and become more mindful of their energy usage. But that’s not all! You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase energy-efficient items to further enhance your energy savings. From energy-saving light bulbs to high-efficiency appliances, every purchase brings you one step closer to a greener lifestyle. This game is not just about playing; it’s about learning and living the principles of energy efficiency. It’s a fun and interactive way to understand the importance of saving energy and being eco-friendly. So, are you ready to take on the challenge and guide this family towards a more sustainable future? Download now and start making a difference today! This game is a proud offering from the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DOE), committed to promoting energy efficiency and eco-friendly practices through innovative mediums.

Screenshots

Mars4 screens
DoE EnergiX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DoE EnergiX at 100% against Mars's 20%. DoE EnergiX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DoE EnergiX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mars ships an update weekly, DoE EnergiX every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mars versus DoE EnergiX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarsDoE EnergiX
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size407 MB302 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul NoackDoE

Customer experience

Mars

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

DoE EnergiX

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mars

One-time10
  • Tiny Antimatter Pack$0.99
  • Medium Antimatter Pack$3.99
  • Small Bundle$4.99
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  • Large Antimatter Pack$8.99
  • Small Bundle$12.99
  • Medium Bundle$13.99
  • Extra Large Antimatter Pack$24.99
  • Large Bundle$31.99
  • Medium Bundle$34.99
  • Large Bundle$69.99
None

DoE EnergiX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mars free?
Mars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoE EnergiX free?
DoE EnergiX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mars or DoE EnergiX have ads?
Mars shows ads; DoE EnergiX does not.
Which is updated more often, Mars or DoE EnergiX?
Mars ships an update weekly, and DoE EnergiX every 10 days. Most recently, Mars was updated on November 3, 2026 and DoE EnergiX on November 3, 2026.

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