# Mars Survivors vs The Detractor

The clearest difference is rating: The Detractor at 3.6 against Mars Survivors's 2.9. The Detractor also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 9). Mars Survivors's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 42%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars Survivors sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The Detractor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Detractor holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Mars Survivors's written reviews are positive against 42% of The Detractor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mars Survivors ships an update every 11 days, The Detractor every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Survivors | The Detractor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-survivors/id6449976979/reviews) | **[3.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-detractor/id6477787552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 549 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GUANGZHOU INCLOUD TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790565668) | [Happii Gamer Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331663692) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars Survivors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-survivors/id6449976979)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abyss ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold x 20k | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade SVIP | $1.99 | one-time |
| Avery Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nebula Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spring-loaded Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rebecca Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Privileges | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Grenade | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Privileges | $4.99 | one-time |


### The Detractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-detractor/id6477787552)

Embark on a rogue-like adventure as an exiled soul seeking vengeance against a tyrannical king. Explore procedurally generated realms, battle formidable foes, and uncover mysteries across three epic chapters. Adapt your strategies and collect powerful items to determine the destiny of a world in turmoil.

**Highlights:** Rogue-like adventure, Procedurally generated realms, Epic story chapters, Formidable foes, Item and artifact collection, Skill progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Trove | $7.99 | one-time |
| Epic Gold Pull | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Survivors free?

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

### Is The Detractor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mars Survivors or The Detractor?

The Detractor is rated higher. Mars Survivors averages 2.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while The Detractor averages 3.6 from 28 ratings.

### Do Mars Survivors or The Detractor have ads?

Both Mars Survivors and The Detractor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mars Survivors or The Detractor?

Mars Survivors ships an update every 11 days, and The Detractor every 5 months. Most recently, Mars Survivors was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Detractor on November 4, 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.*