# Mars Quest vs Dino Run!

The clearest difference is rating: Dino Run! at 5.0 against Mars Quest's 4.0. Dino Run! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Mars Quest's advantage is ratings volume (91 vs 4). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Dino Run! 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mars Quest ships an update fortnightly, Dino Run! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Quest | Dino Run! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-quest-8-bit/id491304485/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-run/id1539973387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 4 |
| 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 | **Free** |
| Size | 98 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Class Media B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394094946) | [Roman Svistel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578475797) |

## 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 |


### Dino Run!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-run/id1539973387)

Embark on an endless running adventure with a charming dinosaur. Navigate challenging obstacles like abysses, stalactites, and rolling stones. Test your reflexes and see how far you can go in this cute and engaging game.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Cute dinosaur character, Obstacle avoidance, Slide and jump mechanics, Challenging levels

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Quest free?

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

### Is Dino Run! free?

Dino Run! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mars Quest or Dino Run!?

Dino Run! is rated higher. Mars Quest averages 4.0 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Dino Run! averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Mars Quest or Dino Run! have ads?

Mars Quest shows ads; Dino Run! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars Quest or Dino Run!?

Mars Quest ships an update fortnightly, and Dino Run! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mars Quest was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dino Run! on October 15, 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.*