# Mars vs Mars Knight

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mars Knight at none against Mars's 11. Mars Knight also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mars's advantage is rating (2.3 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Mars holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Mars's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mars Knight's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars | Mars Knight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-colonization/id1644154430/reviews)** | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-knight-space-games/id6453763508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 402 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Noack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541962473) | [Syed Muhammad Sadiq Husaini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580536543) |

## 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 |


### Mars Knight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-knight-space-games/id6453763508)

Explore the cosmos, build your intergalactic empire, and defend your settlements. Recruit skilled astronauts, research new technologies, and customize your structures and vehicles in this space exploration and construction game.

**Highlights:** Build space stations and houses, Defend empire against hostile forces, Recruit and manage crew, Upgrade buildings and vehicles, Research advanced technologies, Gather resources and materials

**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 Knight free?

Mars Knight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mars or Mars Knight?

Mars is rated higher. Mars averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Mars Knight averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mars or Mars Knight have ads?

Mars shows ads; Mars Knight does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars or Mars Knight?

Mars ships an update every 4 days, and Mars Knight every 4 days. Most recently, Mars was updated on September 11, 2026 and Mars Knight on June 5, 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.*