Comparison

Mars Quest vs Retro Game Console

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

Head to head
About

Mars Quest

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
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A must-have if you grew up in the eighties or if you are a C64, Atari, arcade or 8-bit lover. Nostalgic feelings guaranteed! *** REVIEWS *** - SlideToPlay.com: "Mars Quest is a good choice if you need to get your nostalgia on" - AppsOnTapp.com: "a fun and addicting retro game" - AppFavour.com: "Today's Best Apps August 18th 2012" *** WHAT PLAYERS SAY *** - "Super fun game that can be played over and over again. I'm ultra picky about games I let take up valuable space on my iPhone, but this one is a must!" - "A great little arcade game that I enjoy playing" - "Fun game, addictive" - "Once you start, you dont want to stop playing :)" *** FEATURES *** - Game Center scores and achievements - 8-bit retro music - Guide the astronaut safely through all levels - Avoid all aliens and obstacles on Mars - Think smart to advance to the next level - Be careful when the speed level increases!

About

Retro Game Console

Features
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This is a nostalgic title. During my school days, I played many fun little games on various electronic devices, including game consoles, black-and-white screen phones, handheld devices, and even electronic dictionaries. As times have changed, such devices are no longer sold on the market. So we wanted to re-create these little games on mobile phones. The gameplay originates from single-player games that were very popular in the 1980s and 1990s. In those years, device performance was very limited, but many highly enjoyable, simple, and fun gameplay styles still emerged. These games were very easy to pick up, suitable for all ages, and are among many people's fondest memories. We have collected and recreated many classic mini-game gameplay styles that were once very popular. They include the following games: - Classic Block Stacking - Tank Game - Racing Game - Pong Game - Pong Game 2 - Gravity Number Blocks - Shooting Game - Maze Fill - Geometric Shooter - Sokoban - Block Stacking DIY - Snake - Snake Puzzle - Ring Block Stacking - Block Push - Gravity Puzzle We have recreated the monochrome screen and the classic console button layout, hoping to bring players the most realistic gaming experience. Game features: - A minimalist visual style and fun gameplay - Leaderboard support, so players can compete with others worldwide - Highly faithful recreation of old-school console music for a more realistic experience - Compatible with all mobile phone models

Screenshots

Mars Quest4 screens
Retro Game Console4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro Game Console at none against Mars Quest's 5. Retro Game Console also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Mars Quest's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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 Quest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Retro Game Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mars Quest ships an update fortnightly, Retro Game Console every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mars Quest versus Retro Game Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMars QuestRetro Game Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFirst Class Media B.V.HTS-TEAM

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Mars Quest

One-time5
  • Remove advertising$0.99
  • 1 extra life$0.99
  • 5 extra lives$1.99
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  • 10 extra lives$2.99
  • 25 extra lives$4.99
None

Retro Game Console

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mars Quest free?
Mars Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Game Console free?
Retro Game Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mars Quest or Retro Game Console have ads?
Both Mars Quest and Retro Game Console show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mars Quest or Retro Game Console?
Mars Quest ships an update fortnightly, and Retro Game Console every 6 days. Most recently, Mars Quest was updated on October 23, 2026 and Retro Game Console on October 25, 2026.

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