# Mars Miner 2 vs Mars Mystery

The clearest difference is ads: Mars Miner 2 at none against Mars Mystery's shown. Mars Miner 2 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Mars Mystery's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (620 vs 73). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars Miner 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mars Mystery sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mars Mystery holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Mystery has 620 ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 64% positive.

Mars Miner 2 ships an update fortnightly, Mars Mystery every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Miner 2 | Mars Mystery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-miner-2/id602032189/reviews) | **[4.5 (620 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **620** |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tuna Bowl Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/441011909) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## 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 Mystery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mystery-hidden-objects/id1577196255)

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure on Mars. Explore its mysterious landscapes, uncover the secrets of failed expeditions, and race back to Earth. This game offers a unique sci-fi plot and trains your eyes and mind.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Explore Mars locations, Sci-fi plot, Hints for beginners, Replayable scenes, Eyes and mind training

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Master | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 💡 Innovative hidden object gameplay with unique theme
- 🌍 Educational language learning feature
- 👍 Responsive developer that listens to player feedback
- ⭐ Engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and inappropriate advertisements
- 😤 Overly difficult star achievement system
- 🔄 Game progression bugs causing scene resets
- ⏱️ Limited content length

**Reported bugs**

- Skip ad button not functioning properly
- Scene reversion to jungle/animal scenes without clear objectives
- Three-star achievement system not triggering despite repeated play
- Hint system required to progress past certain scenes

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay with more levels
- Better ad filtering for family-friendly content
- Improved star achievement mechanics clarity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Miner 2 free?

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

### Is Mars Mystery free?

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

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

Mars Mystery is rated higher. Mars Miner 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Mars Mystery averages 4.5 from 620 ratings.

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

Mars Mystery shows ads; Mars Miner 2 does not.

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

Mars Miner 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Mars Mystery every 11 months. Most recently, Mars Miner 2 was updated on October 1, 2026 and Mars Mystery on October 14, 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.*