# Mars Miner 2 vs Mars Future

The clearest difference is ads: Mars Miner 2 at none against Mars Future's shown. Mars Miner 2 also leads on ratings volume (73 vs 15) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Mars Future's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 63%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars Miner 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mars Future sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Mars Miner 2 against 4.4 for Mars Future. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Mars Miner 2's written reviews are positive against 82% of Mars Future's.

Mars Miner 2 ships an update fortnightly, Mars Future every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Miner 2 | Mars Future |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-miner-2/id602032189/reviews) | **[4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-future/id1503303769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tuna Bowl Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/441011909) | [STM GAMES FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703719097) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars Miner 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-miner-2/id602032189)

Explore procedurally generated mines on six different planets to find artifact pieces and escape Mars Corp. Sell gems and ores to upgrade equipment and purchase supplies needed for deeper exploration. Manage your resources carefully to ensure a safe return to Earth.

**Highlights:** Mine for artifact pieces, Collect gems and ores, Upgrade mining equipment, Randomly generated mines, Explore six planets, Manage supplies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 Credits! | $0.99 | one-time |
| God Mode! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Jetpack Fuel! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Credit Doubler! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock! | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Credits! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Credits! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 Giant Gift Boxes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 Credits! | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Credits! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Special to many users
- 👍 Classic and unique app
- 👍 Good challenge for maze lovers
- 👍 Worth playing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay to progress
- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- 💰 Slow progression
- 💰 Limited free version
- 💰 Prices inflated

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes randomly
- Won't generate new mines
- Endless loop on generating new mine
- Purchased items not received
- Save doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Add controller compatibility
- More gems to mine
- Way to place multiple ladders at once
- Add aliens to encounter and fight
- Add Mars Miner 3


### Mars Future

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-future/id1503303769)

Embark on a Martian adventure, exploring the planet, uncovering mysteries, and building a thriving city. Utilize unique resources and advanced robots to develop tourism and transform the landscape. Complete tasks, earn rewards, and expand your region in this offline colonization game.

**Highlights:** Explore Martian landscapes, Uncover mysteries and artifacts, Build and upgrade facilities, Develop interplanetary tourism, Transform the planet's terrain, Complete tasks and earn rewards, Offline gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150 Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Energy | $5.99 | one-time |
| 22,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 52,000 Coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| 230 Energy | $10.99 | one-time |
| 525 Energy | $20.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Energy | $42.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Crystals | $84.99 | one-time |
| 2,600 Energy | $84.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Miner 2 free?

Mars Miner 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mars Future free?

Mars Future is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mars Miner 2 or Mars Future?

Mars Future is rated higher. Mars Miner 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Mars Future averages 4.4 from 15 ratings.

### Do Mars Miner 2 or Mars Future have ads?

Mars Future shows ads; Mars Miner 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars Miner 2 or Mars Future?

Mars Miner 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Mars Future every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mars Miner 2 was updated on October 1, 2026 and Mars Future on September 26, 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.*