# Mars Quest vs Tap Jetpack

The clearest difference is rating: Mars Quest at 4.0 against Tap Jetpack's 1.0. Mars Quest also leads on ratings volume (91 vs 1) and review sentiment (68% vs 60%). Tap Jetpack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Mars Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Quest has 91 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Mars Quest's written reviews are positive against 60% of Tap Jetpack's.

Mars Quest ships an update fortnightly, Tap Jetpack weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Quest | Tap Jetpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-quest-8-bit/id491304485/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-jetpack/id962098861/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 98 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Class Media B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394094946) | [Latra](https://appshunter.io/developer/362508179) |

## 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 |


### Tap Jetpack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-jetpack/id962098861)

Guide a space cadet through an alien world using a jetpack. Collect fuel pods to stay airborne and earn medals for overcoming obstacles. An addictive 8-bit adventure awaits.

**Highlights:** Jetpack navigation, Fuel collection, Obstacle avoidance, Medal system, 8-bit alien world, Addictive gameplay

**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 Tap Jetpack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mars Quest or Tap Jetpack?

Mars Quest is rated higher. Mars Quest averages 4.0 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Tap Jetpack averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mars Quest or Tap Jetpack have ads?

Mars Quest shows ads; Tap Jetpack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars Quest or Tap Jetpack?

Mars Quest ships an update fortnightly, and Tap Jetpack weekly. Most recently, Mars Quest was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tap Jetpack on October 12, 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.*