# Aztec Totems vs Save the Mars Ultimate

The clearest difference is rating: Save the Mars Ultimate at 5.0 against Aztec Totems's 3.0. Save the Mars Ultimate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). Aztec Totems's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save the Mars Ultimate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Aztec Totems asks for nothing beyond the download.

Save the Mars Ultimate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively.

Aztec Totems ships an update every 6 weeks, Save the Mars Ultimate every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aztec Totems | Save the Mars Ultimate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aztec-totems/id6742457117/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-mars-ultimate/id6748082139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adknown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243054661) | [Salman Younis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824218311) |

## What reviewers say

### Aztec Totems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aztec-totems/id6742457117)

Embark on a fiery expedition as an explorer lighting firepits within an Egyptian pyramid. Collect three totems to unlock new stages while battling supernatural threats with dynamic fireball combat. Explore atmospheric levels filled with secrets and challenges.

**Highlights:** Dynamic fireball mechanics, Light firepits to progress, Defeat ghosts, mummies, and cats, Atmospheric Egyptian-themed levels, Hidden secrets and dangers, Enemy patterns and environmental challenges

**In-app purchases:** none


### Save the Mars Ultimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-mars-ultimate/id6748082139)

Protect the red planet from falling dangers in this fast-paced arcade game. Test your reflexes and timing to dodge obstacles and crashing meteors. Simple controls make it easy to pick up, but mastering the challenge will keep you engaged.

**Highlights:** Protect Mars from falling dangers, Dodge deadly obstacles, Avoid crashing meteors, Test reflexes and timing, Simple tap and drag controls, Addictive challenge

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 300 Shields | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aztec Totems free?

Aztec Totems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Save the Mars Ultimate free?

Save the Mars Ultimate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Aztec Totems or Save the Mars Ultimate?

Save the Mars Ultimate is rated higher. Aztec Totems averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Save the Mars Ultimate averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Aztec Totems or Save the Mars Ultimate have ads?

Aztec Totems shows ads; Save the Mars Ultimate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Aztec Totems or Save the Mars Ultimate?

Aztec Totems ships an update every 6 weeks, and Save the Mars Ultimate every 5 months. Most recently, Aztec Totems was updated on October 30, 2026 and Save the Mars Ultimate on November 5, 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.*