# Time Zero vs Mars Survivors

The clearest difference is rating: Time Zero at 4.6 against Mars Survivors's 3.6. Time Zero also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Zero sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and Mars Survivors sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Time Zero's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mars Survivors's.

Time Zero ships an update fortnightly, Mars Survivors every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Zero | Mars Survivors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zero/id1668015892/reviews)** | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-survivors/id6449976979/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 451 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [3F Factory Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162528862) | [GUANGZHOU INCLOUD TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790565668) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zero/id1668015892)

Defeat ghosts on screen using auto-firing weapons within a time limit. This casual game features various ghost types and powerful weapons that can be enhanced. Weekly giant ghost battles offer rewards.

**Highlights:** Automatic weapon firing, Character movement with fingertip, Variety of ghost types, Weapon enhancement system, Weekly giant ghost battles, Mystery Box rewards

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special product 01 | $3.99 | one-time |
| nine-tailed Slander Costume | $3.99 | one-time |
| Costume 6 (Scholar Outfit) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Value Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Costume5 (Joseon Exorcist) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lightning Arrow Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piercing Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Whirlwind Arrow Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Summoning Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enhancement Package2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special product 02 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Leveling Package 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jewelry prize 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Story mode pass 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| gold dragon amulet | $6.99 | one-time |
| Returned Exorcist Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Returned Demon Earl Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special product 03 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Leveling Package 12 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Leveling Package 13 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Leveling Package 7 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Jewelry prize 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Leveling Package 5 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Leveling Package 22 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Leveling Package 20 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special Jackpot Package | $12.99 | one-time |


### Mars Survivors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-survivors/id6449976979)

Engage in intense bullet-hell combat as a survivor on Mars, battling mutated monsters with unique abilities. Combine over 200 skills and weapons to enhance your character and explore diverse maps and modes. Uncover hidden elements and a rich plot in this action-packed survival experience.

**Highlights:** Bullet-hell combat, Multiple hero characters, Over 10 weapons, Over 200 skills and chips, Resource collection for upgrades, Multiple maps, difficulties, and modes, Rich plot settings and hidden elements

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abyss ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold x 20k | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Crossbow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade SVIP | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chainsaw Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Avery Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wind Blade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tracking Gun Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nebula Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spring-loaded Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rebecca Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bounce Grenade | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Privileges | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Grenade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ymir Gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Privileges | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold x 110k | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold x 250k | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Zero free?

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

### Is Mars Survivors free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Zero or Mars Survivors?

Time Zero is rated higher. Time Zero averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Mars Survivors averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Time Zero or Mars Survivors have ads?

Mars Survivors shows ads; Time Zero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Time Zero or Mars Survivors?

Time Zero ships an update fortnightly, and Mars Survivors every 11 days. Most recently, Time Zero was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mars Survivors on October 7, 2026.

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