# Final Outpost vs Mars Mining Simulator

The clearest difference is price: Mars Mining Simulator at Free against Final Outpost's $4.99. Mars Mining Simulator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Final Outpost's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Mars Mining Simulator is free to download; Final Outpost costs $4.99 up front. Mars Mining Simulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Final Outpost asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mars Mining Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Final Outpost has 37 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Final Outpost's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mars Mining Simulator's.

Final Outpost ships an update fortnightly, Mars Mining Simulator daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Final Outpost | Mars Mining Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost-definitive/id6740482160/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mining-simulator/id6753826040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 288 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Exabyte Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786545756) | [Matthew Musto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845203461) |

## What reviewers say

### Final Outpost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost-definitive/id6740482160)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Strategy, #90 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Lead the last survivors of the apocalypse in this survival strategy base-builder. Manage citizens, assign jobs, craft tools, and build a fortified settlement. Survive against zombie hordes and harsh environmental conditions.

**Highlights:** Base building and expansion, Citizen role assignment and skill upgrades, Resource management and crafting, Zombie defense and combat, Farming and food production, Simulated seasons and weather

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good game
- 🚀 Game runs great
- 🚀 Fast forward button helps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes when loading save
- 🐛 Game freezes at tutorial
- 🐛 Glitching tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Save crashes when loading
- Game freezes at start
- Game stuck at first tutorial tip

**Requested features**

- Update the game
- Add more features


### Mars Mining Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mining-simulator/id6753826040)

Pilot a mining rig on Mars to extract valuable minerals and discover ancient relics. Upgrade your equipment, utilize tactical consumables, and survive treacherous caverns to complete challenges and rescue a trapped miner.

**Highlights:** Mine 10 unique minerals, Discover 3 mega-rare Relics, Upgrade 6 ship Parts, Use 5 Tactical consumables, Visit 4 Surface shops, Complete 6 Challenges, Engage in 1 Epic Boss fight

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Violet Vento | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Final Outpost free?

Final Outpost costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mars Mining Simulator free?

Mars Mining Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Final Outpost or Mars Mining Simulator?

Mars Mining Simulator is rated higher. Final Outpost averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Mars Mining Simulator averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Final Outpost or Mars Mining Simulator have ads?

Mars Mining Simulator shows ads; Final Outpost does not.

### Which is updated more often, Final Outpost or Mars Mining Simulator?

Final Outpost ships an update fortnightly, and Mars Mining Simulator daily. Most recently, Final Outpost was updated on September 29, 2026 and Mars Mining Simulator on September 16, 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.*