# Mars Miner 2 vs Space Bound

The clearest difference is ads: Mars Miner 2 at none against Space Bound's shown. Mars Miner 2 also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Space Bound's advantage is ratings volume (487 vs 73). 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 Space Bound sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 4.3 for Space Bound. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Bound has 487 ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Mars Miner 2's written reviews are positive against 29% of Space Bound's.

Mars Miner 2 ships an update fortnightly, Space Bound monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Miner 2 | Space Bound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-miner-2/id602032189/reviews) | **[4.3 (487 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-bound-planet-games/id6446005338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **487** |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 29.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 366 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tuna Bowl Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/441011909) | [NFT World Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772944130) |

## 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


### Space Bound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-bound-planet-games/id6446005338)

Embark on an epic space adventure as an astronaut exploring alien planets. Harvest resources, battle extraterrestrial foes, and upgrade your skills to uncover cosmic secrets. This game offers a vast universe to discover and conquer.

**Highlights:** Explore alien planets, Harvest resources, Engage in battles, Upgrade skills, Uncover secrets, Spacecraft travel

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 25 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Skipits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tools Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tools Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 180 Style Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Style Tokens Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30 Skipits | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dark Lord Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Warden Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Rewards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spider Cave Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Galactic Pirate Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| 170 Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Robot Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 700 Style Tokens | $18.99 | one-time |
| 100 Skipits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack of Coins | $21.99 | one-time |
| 450 Coins | $22.99 | one-time |
| Industrion Resources Pack | $48.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Endless ad loops
- 🛑 Game stuck in ad mode
- ⏱️ Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game stuck in ad loop
- Ads prevent access to game

**Requested features**

- Fix ad issues
- Improve ad implementation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Miner 2 free?

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

### Is Space Bound free?

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

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

Space Bound is rated higher. Mars Miner 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Space Bound averages 4.3 from 487 ratings.

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

Space Bound shows ads; Mars Miner 2 does not.

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

Mars Miner 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Space Bound monthly. Most recently, Mars Miner 2 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Space Bound on October 21, 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.*