# Mars Quest vs Bit Storm

The clearest difference is rating: Bit Storm at 4.8 against Mars Quest's 4.0. Bit Storm also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Mars Quest's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 112 months) and ratings volume (91 vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Bit Storm holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Quest has 91 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of Bit Storm's.

Mars Quest ships an update fortnightly, Bit Storm every 112 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Quest | Bit Storm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-quest-8-bit/id491304485/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-storm/id977024064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 112 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 98 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Class Media B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394094946) | [Ashton George](https://appshunter.io/developer/977024063) |

## 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 |


### Bit Storm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-storm/id977024064)

Guide falling bits to match their corresponding colors by controlling the wind. Aim to achieve the highest score possible in this simple, old-school arcade game designed for quick play.

**Highlights:** Control wind to guide bits, Match bits to their colors, Score-based gameplay, Touch controls, Tilt controls, Pass the time game

**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 Bit Storm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mars Quest or Bit Storm?

Bit Storm is rated higher. Mars Quest averages 4.0 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Bit Storm averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Mars Quest or Bit Storm have ads?

Mars Quest shows ads; Bit Storm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars Quest or Bit Storm?

Mars Quest ships an update fortnightly, and Bit Storm every 112 months. Most recently, Mars Quest was updated on September 9, 2026 and Bit Storm on June 11, 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.*