# Mars Quest vs Hypastorm

The clearest difference is price: Mars Quest at Free against Hypastorm's $0.99. Mars Quest also leads on ratings volume (91 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Hypastorm's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Mars Quest is free to download; Hypastorm costs $0.99 up front. Mars Quest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Hypastorm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hypastorm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. 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.

Mars Quest ships an update fortnightly, Hypastorm every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Quest | Hypastorm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-quest-8-bit/id491304485/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypastorm/id1515684370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 98 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Class Media B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394094946) | [Bitbebop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767514340) |

## 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 |


### Hypastorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypastorm/id1515684370)

Engage in fast-paced, physics-based twin-stick action in a distant future arena. Shoot, bounce, and strategically use environmental elements to overcome challenges and achieve victory. Collect medals to level up your craft and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Physics-based twin-stick action, Over 25 challenging levels, Medal collection for leveling up, Jump, bounce, and plasma gun combat, Full game controller support, Game Center achievements and leaderboards, Universal purchase across Apple devices

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Quest free?

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

### Is Hypastorm free?

Hypastorm costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mars Quest or Hypastorm?

Hypastorm is rated higher. Mars Quest averages 4.0 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Hypastorm averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mars Quest or Hypastorm have ads?

Mars Quest shows ads; Hypastorm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars Quest or Hypastorm?

Mars Quest ships an update fortnightly, and Hypastorm every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mars Quest was updated on October 14, 2026 and Hypastorm on October 6, 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.*