Comparison

TurtleQuest vs Marius

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

Head to head
About

TurtleQuest

Features
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TurtleQuest is a 2D-Platformer where you are sent on a quest to save your little turtle village from an unknown disease. You have to follow an ancient path through the old mountains to find the sacred plant Zingiber, which might help to cure all turtles. You play as Seni, as you follow the path you hike through various kinds of levels with hidden traps, natural obstacles, and bewitched things. TurtleQuest is inspired by "TrapAdventure", "Cat Mario", and "I Wanna Be The Guy", so it is really tricky, but cute. Controls: Walking: right screen halve Jumping: left lower screen halve Ducking: left upper screen halve Pause: left upper corner As of now does TurtleQuest only has 7 levels, I am going on a break, and if enough people are interested in the game, will try and make many more. So please tell your friends about this game, if you liked it, or if you want to see how they manage to beat each level. If you found a bug, please tell me in an email about it if you like: turtle_quest@protonmail.com I will try and fix it.

About

Marius

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Marius is a classic 2D arcade platformer made for fans of retro jump and run games, side-scrolling adventures, coin collecting, obstacle dodging, and fast casual gameplay. Run through colorful platform levels, time every jump, avoid dangerous traps, collect coins, and push your reflexes as each stage tests your skill. Marius combines simple controls with challenging arcade action, making it easy to play for a few minutes and satisfying to keep replaying. Game features: • Retro 2D platformer action inspired by classic arcade games • Run, jump, dodge, and explore side-scrolling levels • Collect coins while avoiding obstacles, traps, and hazards • Smooth controls designed for quick casual play • Skill-based gameplay for players who enjoy timing and precision • Colorful worlds, fun characters, and classic platform game style • Great for fans of runner games, adventure games, and old-school arcade challenges • Play short sessions anytime and try to improve your performance • Simple to learn, with enough challenge to keep you coming back If you enjoy retro platform games, arcade runners, casual adventure games, coin collecting, jumping challenges, and classic 2D side-scrollers, Marius is ready for you. Download Marius today and start your arcade platform adventure.

Screenshots

TurtleQuest4 screens
Marius3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TurtleQuest at none against Marius's shown. TurtleQuest also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Marius's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. TurtleQuest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Marius sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TurtleQuest ships an update every 3 weeks, Marius every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
TurtleQuest versus Marius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurtleQuestMarius
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB6 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperLeon SandnerKyle Adamson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TurtleQuest

One-time1
  • Ability to gain more lives$2.99
8 purchases

Marius

One-time8
  • 100 Coins$0.49
  • 20 Crystals$0.49
  • 300 Coins$0.99
Show 5 more
  • 100 Crystals$0.99
  • 500 Coins$1.99
  • 200 Crystals$1.99
  • 1000 Coins$2.99
  • 400 Crystals$2.99

Questions

Is TurtleQuest free?
TurtleQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marius free?
Marius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TurtleQuest or Marius have ads?
Marius shows ads; TurtleQuest does not.
Which is updated more often, TurtleQuest or Marius?
TurtleQuest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Marius every 2 days. Most recently, TurtleQuest was updated on October 4, 2026 and Marius on October 6, 2026.

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