# Mars Miner 2 vs Mars

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mars Miner 2 at 63% against Mars's 20%. Mars Miner 2 also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). Mars's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Mars Miner 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Miner 2 has 73 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Mars Miner 2's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mars's.

Mars Miner 2 ships an update fortnightly, Mars every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Miner 2 | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-miner-2/id602032189/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-colonization/id1644154430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 402 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tuna Bowl Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/441011909) | [Paul Noack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541962473) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-colonization/id1644154430)

Build and manage a thriving colony on Mars in the year 2050. Explore the planet, research new technologies, and collaborate with other colonies to overcome daily challenges and establish a new civilization.

**Highlights:** Explore Mars with Rovers, Collaborate on Mega Builds, Help Citizens with Minigames, Research New Technologies, Build Colony Structures, Collect and Study Stone Samples

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Antimatter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Antimatter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Antimatter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Antimatter Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $13.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Antimatter Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $31.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Miner 2 free?

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

### Is Mars free?

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

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

Mars Miner 2 is rated higher. Mars Miner 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Mars averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

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

Mars shows ads; Mars Miner 2 does not.

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

Mars Miner 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Mars every 4 days. Most recently, Mars Miner 2 was updated on October 1, 2026 and Mars on September 30, 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.*