# Mars X Run vs Arena Blast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mars X Run at 100% against Arena Blast's 60%. Mars X Run also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Arena Blast's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars X Run sells 27 one-off in-app purchases and Arena Blast sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mars X Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arena Blast has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Mars X Run's written reviews are positive against 60% of Arena Blast's.

Mars X Run ships an update every 2 months, Arena Blast every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars X Run | Arena Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-x-run/id6473744478/reviews)** | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arena-blast/id6758011354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 357 MB | 473 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [J&A Marsian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719656564) | [OXSgames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783415694) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars X Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-x-run/id6473744478)

Experience a high-skill endless runner on a collapsing Mars station. Master free movement, jetpack flight, and target shooting to escape rising lava. Customize your runner and upgrade power-ups for a challenging survival experience.

**Highlights:** Uncapped speed, Jetpack flight, Target shooting, Full movement freedom, Power-up upgrades, Runner customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD SKIP chip deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Restore daily streak + 3 OVR chips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great to have you from the start! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thank you for your support | $0.99 | one-time |
| X-VAULT, lock 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 mars coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 mars coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 DAY RARE CARD | $2.99 | one-time |
| X-VAULT, lock 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Infinite reward doubling | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| X-VAULT, lock 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite double gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite revive tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 DAY EPIC CARD | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 DAY SUPPLY CARD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime credit card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boost to level 100 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Mars coin | $8.99 | one-time |
| 8000 mars coin | $8.99 | one-time |
| All infinite packs | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime AD SKIP card | $9.99 | one-time |
| 60x OVR chips | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Mars Coin + 2300 bonus! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Mars card | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Mars Coin + 6000 bonus! | $49.99 | one-time |
| 13000 Mars Coin + 13000 bonus! | $99.99 | one-time |


### Arena Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arena-blast/id6758011354)

Engage in fast-paced multiplayer battles with unique characters and game-changing abilities. Team up with friends or go solo across various thrilling PvP modes. Experience a live arena atmosphere with cheering crowds and climb the competitive leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 5 unique characters with special abilities, Multiple PvP game modes (Team Deathmatch, FFA, CTF), Live arena experience with crowd reactions, Play with friends and party system, Competitive ranked system and leaderboards, Battle Pass with free and premium tracks, Daily rewards and free chests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 220 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shotbee Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dr.BOMB Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 480 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| SniperX Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| R-ZA Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| 2,100 Gems | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars X Run free?

Mars X Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arena Blast free?

Arena Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mars X Run or Arena Blast?

Mars X Run is rated higher. Mars X Run averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Arena Blast averages 4.5 from 30 ratings.

### Do Mars X Run or Arena Blast have ads?

Both Mars X Run and Arena Blast show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mars X Run or Arena Blast?

Mars X Run ships an update every 2 months, and Arena Blast every 10 days. Most recently, Mars X Run was updated on October 19, 2026 and Arena Blast on October 24, 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.*