# SpacePig vs Mars

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mars at 91% against SpacePig's 0%. Mars also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). SpacePig's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpacePig sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mars holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SpacePig's written reviews are positive against 91% of Mars's.

SpacePig ships an update every 12 months, Mars monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 20, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpacePig | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacepig/id296190305/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [baKno Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881975) | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) |

## What reviewers say

### SpacePig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacepig/id296190305)

Embark on a lunar adventure collecting coins and diamonds while dodging obstacles like meteorites and spikes. Compete with other players by posting your score to a global leaderboard. Unlock unlimited gameplay through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Collect coins and diamonds, Dodge falling meteorites and spikes, Cartoon-style graphics, Global top players list, In-app purchases for unlimited play

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpacePig 10 Game Sessions | $0.99 | one-time |
| SpacePig Unlimited for 1 Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| SpacePig Full Game Unlimited | $24.99 | one-time |


### Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305)

Embark on a thrilling space adventure as a volunteer on a mission to Mars. Pilot a jetpack to explore the Martian surface, capture unique selfies, and navigate the challenges of interplanetary travel. Prove the doubters wrong and make history on this groundbreaking expedition.

**Highlights:** Explore Mars on a jetpack, Take selfies on Mars, Avoid Rapid Unscheduled Disassemblies, Discover Martian sights, Volunteer for a space mission

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arnold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Little Martha | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marselot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nigiri | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ufo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Discman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kestrel 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eagle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stephen | $3.99 | one-time |
| El Dorado | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Variety of unique characters with different themes
- 👍 Optional ads that provide rewards
- 👍 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive and can get boring over time
- 🔁 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🔁 Duplicate character unlocks can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when taking selfies
- Streak resets when returning to a previous level
- Inconsistent controls and fuel usage

**Requested features**

- Add new planets and environments to explore
- Introduce different gameplay modes (e.g., time trials, challenges)
- Allow players to customize platforms and backgrounds
- Implement a way to revisit previous levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpacePig free?

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

### Is Mars free?

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

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

Mars is rated higher. SpacePig averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mars averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do SpacePig or Mars have ads?

Mars shows ads; SpacePig does not.

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

SpacePig ships an update every 12 months, and Mars monthly. Most recently, SpacePig was updated on July 20, 2026 and Mars on September 28, 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.*