# Mars Quest vs PinballChallenges

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Quest | PinballChallenges |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-quest-8-bit/id491304485/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **91** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Class Media B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394094946) | [Shivohm Softech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850390915) |

## 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 |


### PinballChallenges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinballchallenges/id6754833514)

**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 PinballChallenges free?

PinballChallenges is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Mars Quest or PinballChallenges have ads?

Mars Quest shows ads; PinballChallenges does not.

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