Comparison

Mars Survivors vs Tap Fast!

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Tap Fast!

Test your reflexes and accuracy by replicating fast-paced patterns. Compete globally on leaderboards and enjoy retro arcade music. Customize controls for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast gameplay
  • Global leaderboards
  • Endless challenges
  • Customizable controls
  • Worldwide competition
  • Thrilling sequences
Features
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TapFast: Can You Keep Up with the Speed? Challenge your reflexes and your mind in TapFast, the ultimate test of speed and accuracy! Replicate intricate patterns as fast as you can and prove that you have what it takes to become the fastest tapper in the world! Why TapFast Will Hook You: - Lightning-Fast Gameplay: Feel the adrenaline as you race against the clock! Each tap pushes you closer to glory—or disaster! - Global Competition: Rise to the top of the leaderboards and show the world who’s boss! Can you beat the best? - Endless Challenges: Play endlessly if you are good enough! Every mistake makes you stronger and every victory sweeter. - Retro Arcade Music: Get lost in the rhythm of classic arcade tunes that make every tap more satisfying. Features That Set Tap Fast Apart: - Customizable Controls: Horizontal or vertical? You choose! Make it fit your unique style of play. - Worldwide Ladder: Compete with friends and players from all over the world. Your high score could be the next international sensation! - Thrilling Sequences: Experience pulse-pounding sequences that will challenge your brain and keep you on your toes! Get Ready for the Ultimate Test! Are you ready to prove your skills? Are you ready to dominate the global stage? Download now and start your journey to the top!

Screenshots

Mars Survivors4 screens
Tap Fast!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mars Survivors at 50% against Tap Fast!'s 0%. Mars Survivors also leads on rating (2.9 vs 1.7). Tap Fast!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Mars Survivors sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tap Fast! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mars Survivors holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Mars Survivors's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tap Fast!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mars Survivors ships an update every 11 days, Tap Fast! weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mars Survivors versus Tap Fast!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMars SurvivorsTap Fast!
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (9 ratings) — better1.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB137 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGUANGZHOU INCLOUD TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTDI Made a Bug, Lda

Customer experience

Mars Survivors

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Tap Fast!

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mars Survivors

One-time10
  • Abyss ticket$0.99
  • Gold x 20k$0.99
  • Upgrade SVIP$1.99
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  • Avery Gift$1.99
  • Nebula Gift$1.99
  • Spring-loaded Gift$1.99
  • Rebecca Gift$1.99
  • VIP Privileges$2.99
  • Fruit Grenade$2.99
  • VIP Privileges$4.99
2 purchases

Tap Fast!

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Free revives$0.99

Questions

Is Mars Survivors free?
Mars Survivors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tap Fast! free?
Tap Fast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mars Survivors or Tap Fast!?
Mars Survivors is rated higher. Mars Survivors averages 2.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Tap Fast! averages 1.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Mars Survivors or Tap Fast! have ads?
Mars Survivors shows ads; Tap Fast! does not.
Which is updated more often, Mars Survivors or Tap Fast!?
Mars Survivors ships an update every 11 days, and Tap Fast! weekly. Most recently, Mars Survivors was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tap Fast! on November 4, 2026.

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