Mars Quest vs PinballChallenges
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 8-bit retro music
- Guide astronaut through levels
- Avoid aliens and obstacles
- Smart level progression
- Increasing speed challenges
- Game Center scores and achievements
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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!
PinballChallenges
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Pinball Challenges – Flip, Bounce & Score Big! Get ready to test your reflexes in Pinball Challenge, an exciting and fast-paced arcade game that brings the classic pinball experience to your fingertips! Play across three unique tables — each with its own design, challenges, and high-score goals: 1. Main Table: The classic arena — perfect to sharpen your skills! 2. Bracker Table: A twisty table packed with obstacles and high-risk shots. 3. Goal Table: Aim for the basket and score like a pro! With stunning visuals, realistic physics, and addictive gameplay, Pinball Challenge is the ultimate way to enjoy endless arcade fun anytime, anywhere. Challenge yourself to beat your high scores, unlock new tables, and prove you're the Pinball Champion!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PinballChallenges at none against Mars Quest's 5. PinballChallenges also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mars Quest's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. Mars Quest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. PinballChallenges asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Mars Quest | PinballChallenges |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (91 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | First Class Media B.V. | Shivohm Softech |
In-app purchases
Mars Quest
- 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
PinballChallenges
No in-app purchases









