Comparison

Mars Base vs PVDungeons

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Mars Base

Establish a human presence on Mars by cultivating crops in the harsh Martian soil. Manage a growing colony, interact with fellow colonists, and explore the Red Planet. Your mission is to make the base self-sustaining through advanced agriculture.

Highlights
  • Cultivate crops on Mars
  • Manage a growing colony
  • Interact with fellow colonists
  • Build and upgrade facilities
  • Explore the Martian surface
  • Crafting and research
Features
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Welcome to Mars, adventurer! You have been selected to join the latest Mars colonization mission, establishing a permanent human presence on the enigmatic Red Planet. Your assignment is at Mars Base, located in the scenic Erebus Montes region on the Amazonis Planitia. Your job? Make sure that our nascent colony can sustain itself through agriculture. Achieve the impossible and convert the harsh Martian soil into arable land, to grow everything the colonists need to survive. If successful, you'll mark the beginning of Human-Martian history. However, never forget that you'll be working tens of millions of kilometers away from Earth. Resupply is not an option for the most dangerous gardening job ever. WELCOME TO MARS BASE The scenic Erebus Montes region is located in one of the most fascinating regions of Mars, with a rich geological history. Mars Base will be tasked with digging into this rich history and help humanity understand our next home a little better. - The base is a living organism, with dozens of facilities. You will have access to all the necessary essentials upon landing, including crafting facilities, research labs, solar power plants, and your trusty greenhouses. - Every colonist has something to share. Be sure to interact with your fellow expedition members to learn their stories and see if you can't help them with their tasks. Teamwork! - More colonists will join you at the base every two Earth years, bringing with them more job expertise and assisting in growing Mars Base. See it grow from an outpost to humanity's first extraterrestrial city! SCIENCE THE "CROP" OUT OF MARS As the expedition's main botanist, you'll be responsible for turning a dead planet into a living one, a planter at a time. The other colonists will certainly appreciate your tireless labor to keep them fed and alive. - Martian soil can be toxic and barren, so botanists have to get creative. Starting with raw resources supplied by fellow colonists on a daily basis, you'll be able to gradually turn this sterile land into something much more suited for life to thrive. - A colonist does not live on “poo-tatoes” alone. Expand agriculture endeavors to provide a variety of crops and provide them with all the necessary micronutrients. Scurvy is not fun - and positively lethal when in the red variety instead of yellow. - Utilize a broad range of tools to succeed, from modular planters that can be combined in an infinite variety of configurations to autonomous robots to automate much of the labor. MISSION: MARS Mars is more than just humanity's first foothold in the stars. It is also endless wind-swept plains and cyclopean mountains above ground, gigantic pyroducts and vast caverns below, as well as the most hostile environment humanity has set foot upon. Grow your crops, pack them for the journey, and venture out beyond the safe perimeter of Mars Base to explore the Red Planet! - If you brave the dust storms on the surface and the undiscovered mysteries of the underground, you will gain access to valuable resources for crafting tools and supplies. You might even help further the mission's scientific research goals while you're at it. - Crafting is essential. Bring back those resources and see what can be made to help you survive the challenges of Mars - or grow your agricultural projects instead! - During down time, don your iconic chef hat and whip up Martian-cooked meals with freshly grown produce, race Mars rovers for research, or build rockets to explore other celestial bodies beyond the red horizon. - Settle into your assigned living space - a fully customizable home base - to catch up on sleep after a hard day’s work. We would like all colonists to remember that, on Mars, while sleep may be optional, work is not.

About

PVDungeons

Embark on a turn-based dungeon crawl focused on character development and strategic decisions. Cultivate your hero with a versatile skill tree and venture into perilous underground environments.

Highlights
  • Turn-based gameplay
  • Character growth system
  • Flexible skill tree
  • Player choice mechanics
  • Dungeon exploration
Features
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Descend into dangerous dungeons in a classic turn-based fantasy RPG where every decision shapes your hero. Build your character through a flexible skill system, discover legendary loot, battle terrifying monsters, and explore ever-deeper labyrinths in search of glory. Features - Classic turn-based dungeon crawling - Deep character progression with flexible skill choices - Meaningful player decisions that shape every adventure - Dangerous monsters, deadly traps, and epic boss battles - Hundreds of weapons, armor, magical items, and treasures to discover - Explore vast dungeon depths filled with secrets and surprises - Tactical combat that rewards careful planning - Play completely offline—no internet required Inspired by the timeless dungeon-crawling RPGs that defined the genre, PVDungeons delivers a deep single-player adventure designed for players who enjoy exploration, character development, and strategic combat. Download today and begin your descent into the dungeon.

Screenshots

Mars Base4 screens
PVDungeons2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PVDungeons at Free against Mars Base's $4.99. PVDungeons also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Mars Base's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PVDungeons is free to download; Mars Base costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PVDungeons holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mars Base ships an update every 3 weeks, PVDungeons every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mars Base versus PVDungeons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMars BasePVDungeons
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFreedom Games, LLCJianfeng Wu

Customer experience

Mars Base

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%

PVDungeons

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mars Base

No in-app purchases

None

PVDungeons

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mars Base free?
Mars Base costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PVDungeons free?
PVDungeons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mars Base or PVDungeons?
PVDungeons is rated higher. Mars Base averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PVDungeons averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Mars Base or PVDungeons have ads?
PVDungeons shows ads; Mars Base does not.
Which is updated more often, Mars Base or PVDungeons?
Mars Base ships an update every 3 weeks, and PVDungeons every 2 months. Most recently, Mars Base was updated on October 14, 2026 and PVDungeons on October 25, 2026.

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