Comparison

Mars Survivors vs Aether Vanguard

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

Aether Vanguard

Features
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The galaxy needs a hero, and you are the last line of defense! Welcome to Aether Vanguard: Space Shooter, a thrilling top-down sci-fi arcade game where quick reflexes and strategic upgrades are your best tools for survival. Journey into a mesmerizing space adventure, navigate through waves of cosmic challenges, and build the ultimate fighter ship to overcome massive dreadnoughts. Explore. Survive. Upgrade! INTUITIVE ONE-FINGER CONTROLS Master the tactical "move-to-dodge, stop-to-shoot" mechanics. Drag your finger anywhere on the screen to pilot your vanguard through the stars. Release to unleash a continuous stream of auto-aimed plasma! DYNAMIC ACTION & DEEP UPGRADES Every run is a unique journey. Overcome alien challengers to collect glowing Aether Shards and level up mid-flight. Choose from a massive pool of temporary power-ups to create powerful and creative combo builds: Homing Missiles & Piercing Lasers: Clear your path from a safe distance. Tactical Mines & Shockwaves: Set clever traps and create breathing room in tight corners. Dash Boosts & Orbital Shields: Master your mobility to gracefully navigate the cosmic swarm. PERMANENT META-PROGRESSION Keep your banked Aether Shards even after your run concludes! Head to the Main Menu and spend your hard-earned loot to permanently upgrade your Base HP, Attack Power, and Movement Speed. Come back stronger and more capable for every single flight. EPIC BOSS ENCOUNTERS The alien swarm is vast, but the real test awaits. Every 5 levels, you will face off against massive, heavily armored Boss Ships. Learn their patterns, dodge their lasers, and outsmart them for massive Shard payouts. CUSTOMIZE YOUR FLEET Save up your Aether Shards to unlock premium cosmetic skins in the Hangar. Fly in style with legendary ships like the Stealth Blackout, the Neon Synthwave Dream, or the shining Golden Vanguard. DAILY REWARDS & LOOT Log in every day to play the Aether Card Flip minigame and claim free shards! Watch rewarded ads to double your run's earnings and unlock that next permanent upgrade even faster. Key Features at a glance: - Fast-paced, top-down space arcade action. - Engaging roguelite progression loop. - Dozens of unique weapon and ability combinations. - Permanent skill tree and stat upgrades. - Exciting boss encounters with unique patterns. - Unlockable spaceship skins and cosmetic engine trails. - Play anywhere: perfect for quick, highly replayable gaming sessions! Do you have what it takes to navigate the cosmic swarm? Download Aether Vanguard: Space Shooter now and start your adventure!

Screenshots

Mars Survivors4 screens
Aether Vanguard4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mars Survivors and Aether Vanguard are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 18 one-off in-app purchases and Aether Vanguard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mars Survivors versus Aether Vanguard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMars SurvivorsAether Vanguard
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB84 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperGUANGZHOU INCLOUD TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTDGihan Lakshan

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Mars Survivors

One-time18
  • Abyss ticket$0.99
  • Gold x 20k$0.99
  • Energy Crossbow$1.99
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  • Upgrade SVIP$1.99
  • Chainsaw Gift$1.99
  • Avery Gift$1.99
  • Wind Blade$1.99
  • Tracking Gun Gift$1.99
  • Nebula Gift$1.99
  • Spring-loaded Gift$1.99
  • Rebecca Gift$1.99
  • Bounce Grenade$2.99
  • VIP Privileges$2.99
  • Fruit Grenade$2.99
  • Ymir Gift$2.99
  • VIP Privileges$4.99
  • Gold x 110k$4.99
  • Gold x 250k$9.99
4 purchases

Aether Vanguard

One-time4
  • Aether Handful$0.49
  • Aether Cache$0.99
  • Vanguards Hord$1.49
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  • The Omega Core$2.49

Questions

Is Mars Survivors free?
Mars Survivors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aether Vanguard free?
Aether Vanguard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mars Survivors or Aether Vanguard have ads?
Both Mars Survivors and Aether Vanguard show ads.

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