# Critical vs Martian Frontier

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Martian Frontier at 100% against Critical's 18%. Martian Frontier also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Critical's advantage is ratings volume (147 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Critical sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Martian Frontier sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Martian Frontier holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Critical has 147 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Critical's written reviews are positive against 100% of Martian Frontier's.

Critical ships an update fortnightly, Martian Frontier every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Critical | Martian Frontier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critical-incremental-reactor/id6446354857/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/martian-frontier/id6740146979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WaffleStack Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523413949) | [Riddh Ramburuth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788549547) |

## What reviewers say

### Critical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critical-incremental-reactor/id6446354857)

Manage a reactor to prevent it from becoming critical by delivering water. Earn money over time to unlock permanent upgrades and improve your survival capabilities. Invest wisely to extend your runs and uncover secrets.

**Highlights:** Reactor management, Incremental income generation, Permanent upgrades, Research and secrets, Survival gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 225 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 225 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| New Player Sale | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |


### Martian Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/martian-frontier/id6740146979)

Engage in a sci-fi mining simulation on Mars. Extract resources, upgrade technology, and build a tycoon empire. Compete in multiplayer tournaments to become the galaxy's richest miner.

**Highlights:** Deep mining and upgrades, Powerful futuristic gadgets, Explore and expand Martian surface, Multiplayer mining tournaments, Endless strategic gameplay, Resource management

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20K Gems, 90 Supply Crates | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25K Gems and 30 Supply Crates | $3.99 | one-time |
| 70K Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| 110 Supply Crates | $6.99 | one-time |
| 300K Gems, 200 Supply Crates | $6.99 | one-time |
| 70K Gems, 300 Supply Crates | $11.99 | one-time |
| 800K Gems, 500 Supply Crates | $12.99 | one-time |
| 160K Gems | $13.99 | one-time |
| 275 Supply Crates | $13.99 | one-time |
| 2M Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2.5M Gems, 1K Supply Crates | $17.99 | one-time |
| 160K Gems, 500 Supply Crates | $23.99 | one-time |
| 450K Gems | $34.99 | one-time |
| 800 Supply Crates | $34.99 | one-time |
| 6M Gems | $34.99 | one-time |
| 6.5M Gems, 2.5K Supply Crates | $39.99 | one-time |
| 450K Gems, 1000 Supply Crates | $59.99 | one-time |
| 5.5K Supply Crates | $69.99 | one-time |
| 20M Gems | $69.99 | one-time |
| 25M Gems, 5.5K Supply Crates | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Critical free?

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

### Is Martian Frontier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Critical or Martian Frontier?

Martian Frontier is rated higher. Critical averages 4.4 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Martian Frontier averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Critical or Martian Frontier have ads?

Both Critical and Martian Frontier show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Critical or Martian Frontier?

Critical ships an update fortnightly, and Martian Frontier every 2 days. Most recently, Critical was updated on October 21, 2026 and Martian Frontier on October 10, 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.*