SquadBlast vs Mars Survivors
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SquadBlast
Engage in fast-paced, team-based multiplayer battles in this side-scrolling shooter. Master unique heroes and a vast arsenal of weapons, utilizing advanced movement mechanics to outmaneuver opponents in various game modes. Experience smooth gameplay with rollback netcode.
- Class-based hero combat
- FPS-style movement mechanics
- Multiple multiplayer modes
- Extensive weapon variety
- Custom match options
- Rollback netcode for smooth gameplay
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The year is 2042 and the state of the planet has been in decline: bankrupt governments and ruthless dictators are plentiful, while selfish corporations rule the world. Injustice against the powerless population is rampant. But there is hope. Armed gangs organized by a shadowy organization are intent on battling the oppressive evil. SquadBlast is a multiplayer side-scrolling shooter. Its team-based battles are an innovative take on a shooter that you have to experience — meticulously balanced for fairness and incredibly easy to pick up and play. In SquadBlast, every bullet matters. You'll need to adapt diverse lines of attack to claim victory in a variety of modes. DEEP CLASS-BASED COMBAT Choose from a roster of heroes, each with their own abilities, to turn the tide of battle in your team’s favor. You’re sure to find a favorite, but you’ll have to master them all – and even swap heroes mid-battle – to shut down your opponents’ dreams of victory! AN FPS IN DISGUISE Bring all your skills from your favorite FPS. Swap to your secondary after unloading with your main. Equip your melee weapon to run unburdened. Rocketjump for a greater vertical leap. Slide down ramps, bunny hop, vault over projectiles and more. MEATY MULTIPLAYER Jump into battle to master each essential multiplayer mode, from TDM to Capture the Point to Payload. Better yet, pick a custom match to choose the map, mode, and rules that suit you best. Always expect a smooth experience since all the action is synced with perfect rollback netcode. Lead your squad to striking locations across the troubled world of 2042. GUNS GALORE One thing's for sure – there are tons of guns in SquadBlast, from assault rifles to rocket launchers to experimental supa weapons. Get your hands on each one and get a feel for the play style that maximizes its effectiveness. SUPER COMFY CONTROLS Pick up and play! All the controls are right where you'd expect them to be whether you're playing with a controller or mouse and keyboard. “Intoxicating for shooter fans.” – Dexerto “SquadBlast just feels good to play” – Push Square “The gunplay is tight and the movement is quick and easy to grasp.” – The Gamer “It really is quite brilliant.” – VG247 Works with: iPhone XS, 11, 11Pro, 12, 12Pro, 13, 13Pro, 14, 14Pro, 15, 15Pro; iPad Mini 6; iPad 10, iPad Air 4; iPadPro SquadBlast does not support: iPhone 5S, 6, 6 Plus, SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8Plus, X; XR; iPad Air, 2, 3, Mini 2, 3, 4, 5; iPod Touch
Mars Survivors
Engage in intense bullet-hell combat as a survivor on Mars, battling mutated monsters with unique abilities. Combine over 200 skills and weapons to enhance your character and explore diverse maps and modes. Uncover hidden elements and a rich plot in this action-packed survival experience.
- Bullet-hell combat
- Multiple hero characters
- Over 10 weapons
- Over 200 skills and chips
- Resource collection for upgrades
- Multiple maps, difficulties, and modes
- Rich plot settings and hidden elements
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"Mars Survivors" is a bullet-hell action game featuring a large number of mutated monsters that players can mow down and enjoy with their formidable abilities. Players assume the role of a survivor on Mars, fighting and defeating enemies in a dangerous and mysterious environment. Players can choose from multiple hero characters and use over 10 different weapons to combat these monsters. Additionally, there are over 200 skills and chips available for players to freely combine and enhance their abilities, requiring them to constantly collect resources for upgrades. With multiple maps, difficulties, and modes, the game ensures that players experience high levels of freedom and excitement. Moreover, the game also features rich plot settings and hidden elements waiting for players to unlock and explore. In this brutal world, every player has the opportunity to become a true survivor on Mars. facebook:https://www.facebook.com/marssurvivors2023
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SquadBlast at 4.0 against Mars Survivors's 3.6. SquadBlast also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 50%) and ratings volume (27 vs 8). Mars Survivors's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SquadBlast sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Mars Survivors sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SquadBlast holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of SquadBlast's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mars Survivors's.
SquadBlast ships an update monthly, Mars Survivors every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SquadBlast | Mars Survivors |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (27 ratings) — better | 3.6 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | ULTRAHORSE | GUANGZHOU INCLOUD TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD |
Customer experience
SquadBlast
Mars Survivors
In-app purchases
SquadBlast
- New Recruit Kit Special$0.29
- Bug Out Kit$0.99
- FrostyFest Keycard$0.99
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- 1 Weapon Access Card$1.99
- Snowman Rush$2.99
- Hallow Squad$4.99
- Handful of BitChips$4.99
- New Recruit Kit$4.99
- 3 Weapon Access Cards$5.99
- Holiday Spirit$6.99
- Drop of BitChips$9.99
- Summer Skipper$14.99
- Last Bell$14.99
- Arsenal Starter Kit$19.99
- Defender Kit$29.99
- Founder's Pack$59.99
Mars Survivors
- Abyss ticket$0.99
- Gold x 20k$0.99
- Energy Crossbow$1.99
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- Upgrade SVIP$1.99
- Chainsaw Gift$1.99
- Avery Gift$1.99
- Wind Blade$1.99
- Tracking Gun Gift$1.99
- Nebula Gift$1.99
- Spring-loaded Gift$1.99
- Rebecca Gift$1.99
- Bounce Grenade$2.99
- VIP Privileges$2.99
- Fruit Grenade$2.99
- Ymir Gift$2.99
- VIP Privileges$4.99
- Gold x 110k$4.99
- Gold x 250k$9.99
Questions
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