Comparison

Mars Miner HD vs Blade Rush

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

Head to head
About

Mars Miner HD

Explore procedurally generated mines on Mars to find artifact pieces and escape. Sell gems and ores to upgrade equipment and purchase supplies for deeper exploration. This lite version allows unlocking the full game to retain save data.

Highlights
  • Mine for artifact pieces
  • Collect gems and ores
  • Upgrade mining equipment
  • Purchase supplies
  • Randomly generated mines
  • Unlock full game via IAP
Features
Read full description

Mine, build, and upgrade your way to freedom! You've been kidnapped by the evil Mars Corp. and forced to mine for pieces of an ancient artifact buried deep below the surface of Mars. Finding all of the pieces of the artifact is your ticket back to Earth. You will find many valuable gems and ores along the way that can be sold at the shop to buy more supplies and better equipment to allow you to mine deeper. Make sure you have enough supplies to get back out of the mine! Every mine is randomly generated. No game is ever the same! Reviews: 88/100 - App of the day! - touchvolume.com Note: This is the 'lite' version of the game. The full game can be unlocked via an in-app purchase. This model was chosen so that save data would be retained between the lite and full versions. Feel free to e-mail suggestions/comments to support@tunabowlsoftware.com

About

Blade Rush

Engage in fast-paced, physics-based combat where weapons ricochet off walls to defeat enemies. Level up your hero by choosing random upgrades and unlock new weapons and abilities to adapt your strategy for each run and epic boss fight.

Highlights
  • Physics-based ricochet combat
  • Weapons with unique behaviors
  • Randomized card choices
  • Powerful ultimate abilities
  • Epic boss fights
  • Dozens of upgrades and unlocks
Features
Read full description

Bounce, Blast, and Outsmart Your Enemies! 
Enter a fast-paced action strategy game where every shot matters and every choice shapes your run. Master physics-based weapons that ricochet off walls, tear through enemies, and create chaotic chain reactions across the battlefield. HOW IT WORKS 
Your hero automatically launches different types of weapons—blades, pistols and more. Each weapon moves according to real physics, bouncing, spinning, and smashing into enemies in unpredictable ways. LEVEL UP YOUR BUILD
 Defeated enemies drop experience. Level up to choose from 3 random cards every time: * Upgrade your current weapons * Unlock entirely new ones * Boost damage, speed, bounces, and more There are no “best” weapons—only the right weapons for this moment. Experiment, adapt, and build strategies that fit each run. ULTIMATES: POWER WITH A PRICE
 Each ultimate ability is extremely powerful, but timing is everything. Use ultimates at the perfect moment to clear huge waves, melt elite enemies, or turn a losing battle into a comeback. Don’t waste them—smart timing decides your fate. FACE EPIC BOSSES 
At the end of every level, a deadly boss appears. Use everything you’ve built—your weapons, your upgrades, your ultimates—to bring them down. LOOT, PROGRESS, AND GROW
 Between battles you can: * Open chests * Unlock new cards * Level up weapon types * Discover new build synergies * Strengthen your hero run after run The more you unlock, the more strategies open up. ADAPT. EXPERIMENT. EVOLVE.
 This is not a game where you stick to one favorite weapon. To win, you must: * Try new builds * Combine unusual weapons * Test fresh strategies * Change your approach every run Surprises happen when physics takes over—and that’s the fun. KEY FEATURES
 • Fast and dynamic action with physics-based ricochet combat 
• Weapons with unique behaviors and crazy interactions
 • Randomized card choices every level 
• Powerful ultimate abilities that reward smart decision-making
 • Epic boss fights • Dozens of upgrades, cards, and weapon evolutions 
• Chests, progression, unlocks, and long-term growth
 • Endless strategies with no “perfect meta” Master the chaos, build your strategy, and dominate the battlefield with skill, timing, and creativity. Are you ready to bounce your way to victory?

Screenshots

Blade Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blade Rush at none against Mars Miner HD's 8. Blade Rush also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Mars Miner HD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (121 vs 1). On price 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 Miner HD sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Blade Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blade Rush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Miner HD has 121 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mars Miner HD ships an update monthly, Blade Rush weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Mars Miner HD versus Blade Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMars Miner HDBlade Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (121 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuna Bowl Software LLCAdilkhan Kokanov

Bugs and requests

Mars Miner HD

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing or locking up during gameplay
  • Inconsistent save/load functionality
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand exploration area in free version
  • Add more mineral types and upgrade options
  • Implement a mini-map or navigation tools
  • Introduce new gameplay modes or challenges

Blade Rush

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Mars Miner HD

One-time8
  • Unlock Full Game$0.99
  • 10,000 Credits$0.99
  • God Mode$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Credit Doubler$0.99
  • 25,000 Credits$1.99
  • 60,000 Credits$3.99
  • 150,000 Credits$5.99
  • 500,000 Credits$11.99
None

Blade Rush

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mars Miner HD free?
Mars Miner HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blade Rush free?
Blade Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mars Miner HD or Blade Rush?
Blade Rush is rated higher. Mars Miner HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Blade Rush averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mars Miner HD or Blade Rush have ads?
Blade Rush shows ads; Mars Miner HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Mars Miner HD or Blade Rush?
Mars Miner HD ships an update monthly, and Blade Rush weekly. Most recently, Mars Miner HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Blade Rush on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons