# Mars Quest vs Flying Hoops!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mars Quest at 68% against Flying Hoops!'s 0%. Mars Quest also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (91 vs 2). Flying Hoops!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars Quest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Flying Hoops! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mars Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Quest has 91 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Mars Quest's written reviews are positive against 0% of Flying Hoops!'s.

Mars Quest ships an update fortnightly, Flying Hoops! every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Quest | Flying Hoops! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-quest-8-bit/id491304485/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-hoops/id1481574292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 98 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Class Media B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394094946) | [cookapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/626650864) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-quest-8-bit/id491304485)

Embark on a challenging retro adventure guiding an astronaut through alien-infested Martian levels. Experience nostalgic 8-bit graphics and music while avoiding obstacles and increasing speed. Compete with friends via Game Center.

**Highlights:** 8-bit retro music, Guide astronaut through levels, Avoid aliens and obstacles, Smart level progression, Increasing speed challenges, Game Center scores and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertising | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 extra life | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 extra lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 extra lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 extra lives | $4.99 | one-time |


### Flying Hoops!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-hoops/id1481574292)

Tap to bounce a flappy ball through hoops in this addictive casual game. Master the physics to achieve high scores, unlock unique skills, and enjoy endless fun. It's a deceptively simple yet challenging basketball experience.

**Highlights:** Tap to bounce and jump, Master flappy ball physics, Unlock unique skills, Achieve high scores, Endless gameplay, Addictive casual fun

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Quest free?

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

### Is Flying Hoops! free?

Flying Hoops! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mars Quest or Flying Hoops!?

Mars Quest is rated higher. Mars Quest averages 4.0 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Flying Hoops! averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mars Quest or Flying Hoops! have ads?

Mars Quest shows ads; Flying Hoops! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars Quest or Flying Hoops!?

Mars Quest ships an update fortnightly, and Flying Hoops! every 4 days. Most recently, Mars Quest was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flying Hoops! on November 3, 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.*