# Mars Survivors vs Tap Fast!

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Survivors | Tap Fast! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-survivors/id6449976979/reviews)** | [1.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-fast/id6502991462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GUANGZHOU INCLOUD TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790565668) | [I Made a Bug, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747697449) |

## 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 |


### Tap Fast!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-fast/id6502991462)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Free revives | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*