Comparison

Must Get To Mars vs Thread Escape

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

Head to head
About

Must Get To Mars

Features
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Embark on an epic space adventure in a race to Mars, where you’ll compete against players from around the world! The aim of the game is simple: be the first to travel the 480,000,000 kilometers to Mars. But getting there isn’t easy—it’s a test of strategy, skill, and dedication. This is a real-time global space race, and you’ll always know where you stand with our leaderboards. There’s the main leaderboard showing everyone’s progress, and a special leaderboard for those who’ve reached Mars the fastest. Can you secure a top spot? To make it to Mars, you’ll need to upgrade your spaceship. As you progress, you can increase your ship’s top speed, health, shield, and attack speed. While all these upgrades are crucial for your overall success, it’s the top speed that determines how quickly you can reach Mars. Every boost to your speed gets you closer to victory. But there’s a catch: your rocket runs on limited fuel. You’ll need to manage two types of fuel—solid and liquid—and once your fuel runs out, your journey grinds to a halt. That’s why it’s essential to log in regularly to refuel and keep your ship on course. For those looking to maximize efficiency, you can upgrade your fuel tanks to increase your fuel capacity, so you don’t need to refuel as often. The game also features a thrilling FIGHT mode, where you engage in space battles. Winning battles earns you gold coins, which you can use to upgrade your ship and fuel tanks. Boss battles take the challenge to the next level—defeating bosses gives you an even bigger edge, increasing your fuel capacity and helping you advance faster. As you get closer to Mars, the stakes get higher. The rewards increase, but so does the cost of refueling your ship. Only the most dedicated space explorers will make it all the way. And the excitement doesn’t end once you’ve upgraded your ship fully. Each time you max out your ship’s upgrades, you unlock the next rocket. Every new ship comes with its own set of upgrades, and the cycle continues—upgrade your ship to its full potential and unlock the next, even more powerful rocket. This space race is more than just a game; it’s an adventure of a lifetime. Will you be the one to claim victory and make it to Mars first? Join now and prove you have what it takes to conquer the stars!

About

Thread Escape

Untangle a colorful mess by pulling threads in the correct order to match their colors. Plan your moves carefully to clear the board without running out of space. Features unique mechanics and special threads that add to the brain-teasing challenge.

Highlights
  • Untangle tangled threads
  • Match thread colors to goals
  • Limited temporary tiles
  • Special hidden and ice threads
  • Smart color-matching and planning
  • Relaxing visuals with brain-teasing gameplay
Features
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Can you untangle the mess and free all the threads? Thread Escape is a satisfying puzzle game where every move matters. Pull the threads in the right order, match their colors, and clear the board without running out of space! How It Works - Threads are tangled together in a complex puzzle. - Pull them one by one from the board. - Each thread must be placed into a matching color goal. - If the color doesn’t match, the thread waits in a temporary tile. - You only have 5 extra tiles — fill them all and it’s game over! Special Threads - Hidden Threads: Their color stays a mystery until blocking threads are removed. - Ice Threads: Frozen solid! You must clear enough threads to melt the ice before you can touch them. Why You’ll Love Thread Escape - Simple to play, challenging to master - Smart color-matching and planning - Unique mechanics that unlock as you play - Relaxing visuals with brain-teasing gameplay - Perfect for short sessions or long puzzle runs Think ahead, manage your space, and escape the chaos one thread at a time! Download now and untangle the ultimate rope puzzle!

Screenshots

Must Get To Mars4 screens
Thread Escape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thread Escape at none against Must Get To Mars's 10. Must Get To Mars's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price and 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

Both are free to download. Must Get To Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Thread Escape asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Must Get To Mars ships an update every 3 days, Thread Escape monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Must Get To Mars versus Thread Escape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMust Get To MarsThread Escape
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB2.1 GB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTrevor HansenFURTLE GAME OYUN ANIMASYON YAZILIM VE BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Must Get To Mars

One-time10
  • 10 Million Gold Coins$0.99
  • 50 Fights$0.99
  • 110 Fights$1.99
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  • 250 Fights$3.99
  • 550 Fights$7.99
  • 55 Million Gold Coins$7.99
  • 1,250 Fights$14.99
  • 120 Million Gold Coins$14.99
  • 250 Million Gold Coins$17.99
  • 400 Million Gold Coins$19.99
None

Thread Escape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Must Get To Mars free?
Must Get To Mars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thread Escape free?
Thread Escape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Must Get To Mars or Thread Escape have ads?
Thread Escape shows ads; Must Get To Mars does not.
Which is updated more often, Must Get To Mars or Thread Escape?
Must Get To Mars ships an update every 3 days, and Thread Escape monthly. Most recently, Must Get To Mars was updated on October 18, 2026 and Thread Escape on October 12, 2026.

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