Comparison

Idle Mars Survival vs Popitt

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

Head to head
About

Idle Mars Survival

Survive and build a thriving colony on Mars as a stranded astronaut. Generate power, secure resources, expand your base, produce oxygen, and defend against alien spores. Recruit companions and utilize simulation and RPG elements to establish a successful Martian settlement.

Highlights
  • Generate power and secure resources
  • Expand base and recruit astronauts
  • Produce oxygen for colonization
  • Defend against spore invasions
  • Combine simulation and RPG elements
  • Explore map for mineral resources
Features
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As an astronaut stranded on Mars, your main objective is to survive and thrive in this challenging game. Here's a guide on how to survive: Generate Power: Maintaining various devices is crucial, so you need to find a way to generate electricity. This can be achieved through solar panels, wind turbines, or other power sources available on Mars. Secure Resources: You must find food, water, and other essential supplies to sustain yourself. Explore the surroundings to gather resources like plants, minerals, and water deposits. Develop strategies to extract and store these resources efficiently. Expand Your Base: As you progress, expand your base to accommodate more survivors. This involves constructing additional structures, living quarters, and facilities to support the growing population. Each survivor brings unique skills and abilities, so recruit more astronauts to enhance your chances of survival. Produce Oxygen: Develop systems to produce sufficient amounts of oxygen to support the colonization plan. This can be achieved through the cultivation of plants or the utilization of oxygen-generating equipment. Defend Against Spore Invasions: Mars is inhabited by dangerous spores that can harm both humans and infrastructure. Build defensive structures and implement countermeasures to protect your base from spore invasions. Research and develop new technologies to improve your defenses. Remember, perseverance and resource management are key to your survival. Good luck in your journey to establish a successful colony on Mars! Features: 1.Combination of simulation (SIM) and light role-playing game (RPG) elements. 2.Simple and relaxed 2D graphics style. 3.Explore the map to collect various mineral resources. 4.Construct defensive fortifications to fend off spore invasions. 5.Recruit more astronauts as companions to aid in your survival.

About

Popitt

Features
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A minimal, instant-relief bubble wrap fidget tool. Every press is precisely tuned. Haptic feedback is clean and snappy with a clear rebound feel. Sounds are crisp without being harsh, and rapid pops create a smoother, more satisfying rhythm. Use it during commutes, while waiting in line, between study sessions, or before sleep. Release stress in just a few seconds. You can: • Press bubbles for sharp pops and precise haptics • Tap or slide for rapid chains with stronger rhythm • Toggle the stress switch for day or night comfort modes • Check stats to see how many presses you made today Best on iOS 26. Compatible with iOS 17+

Screenshots

Idle Mars Survival4 screens
Popitt3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Idle Mars Survival at Free against Popitt's $0.99. Idle Mars Survival also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Popitt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Idle Mars Survival is free to download; Popitt costs $0.99 up front. Idle Mars Survival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Popitt asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Idle Mars Survival versus Popitt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Mars SurvivalPopitt
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size364 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOneorwa Technology Co.,Ltd.启凡 王

Bugs and requests

Idle Mars Survival

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrect resource calculations
  • Stuck on second planet with no way to progress
  • In-app purchases not working as expected
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Oxygen/resource production imbalance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to move buildings
  • Improved resource balancing
  • Notifications for resource collection
  • Cloud save/sync across devices
  • Ability to listen to own music

Popitt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Idle Mars Survival

One-time10
  • Novice gift$0.99
  • 80 Power Stones$0.99
  • 500 Power Stones$4.99
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  • Festival Gift No.1$4.99
  • Festival Gift No.4$4.99
  • Ad-free$9.99
  • Caretaker$9.99
  • 1200 Power Stones$9.99
  • Luxury gift package$14.99
  • 2500 Power Stones$19.99
None

Popitt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Idle Mars Survival free?
Idle Mars Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Popitt free?
Popitt costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Idle Mars Survival or Popitt have ads?
Idle Mars Survival shows ads; Popitt does not.

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