Comparison

Mars Quest vs 8Bit

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

8Bit

Features
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Remember the little handheld that fit in every 90s kid's backpack? Brick Game brings that pixel-perfect nostalgia back to life a faithful recreation of the classic "9999 in 1" pocket console, rebuilt for your phone. Fire up the authentic green LCD screen, press START, and drop into the games that defined a generation. AUTHENTIC RETRO FEEL Real dot-matrix LCD display with the iconic hollow-brick pixels Chunky tactile buttons, satisfying click feedback and 8-bit sound Faithful amber handheld design — just like the original CLASSIC GAMES BUILT IN • Falling Blocks — the timeless stacking puzzle • Race — dodge traffic at full speed • Snake — grow longer, don't bite your tail • Brick Breaker, Shooter, Tanks and more • Multiple speed and level settings for every game MADE FOR TODAY • Play 100% offline — anywhere, anytime • No forced ads mid-game • Save your high scores and beat your best • Lightweight, fast, and battery-friendly • Works on iPhone and iPad Whether you're chasing a high score on your commute or reliving childhood memories, Brick Game is the pocket arcade that never runs out of "just one more round." Press START. Relive the classics. Feedback or a game you'd love to see added? We read every message.

Screenshots

Mars Quest4 screens
8Bit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 8Bit at none against Mars Quest's 5. 8Bit also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mars Quest's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mars Quest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 8Bit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mars Quest versus 8Bit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMars Quest8Bit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB63 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFirst Class Media B.V.Khac Phuc Nguyen

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

8Bit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mars Quest free?
Mars Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 8Bit free?
8Bit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mars Quest or 8Bit have ads?
Mars Quest shows ads; 8Bit does not.

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