Comparison

Mars Commander vs Carve Master

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

Head to head
About

Mars Commander

Features
Read full description

Establish humanity's first colony on Mars and face the ultimate challenge of survival on the hostile Red Planet! As the commander of this ambitious mission, you'll need to master resource management, strategic expansion, and cutting-edge technology to transform a barren outpost into a thriving Martian civilization. GATHER CRITICAL RESOURCES Mine essential metals from the Martian soil Generate life-sustaining oxygen for your colonists Harvest water from subsurface ice deposits Deploy solar panels to power your growing colony Produce food in advanced hydroponic greenhouses Conduct scientific research to unlock new technologies EXPAND ACROSS THE RED PLANET Begin at your landing site and expand to new sectors Discover unique regions with special resource bonuses Explore the Acidalia Planitia's ancient water channels Mine rich deposits at the Olympus Mons foothills Establish protected habitats in Valles Marineris Harvest valuable ice at the Northern Ice Cap AUTOMATE AND OPTIMIZE Deploy mining rovers to automate resource collection Launch drones for atmospheric research and processing Upgrade your automation systems for increased efficiency Strategically manage energy consumption Balance resource production with colony needs RESEARCH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES Progress through multiple technology tiers Unlock advanced buildings and capabilities Discover fusion power for unlimited energy Research terraforming to transform Mars itself Master interplanetary travel for future expansion OVERCOME MARTIAN CHALLENGES Survive dust storms and meteor showers Manage scarce resources carefully Make strategic decisions that impact your colony's future Achieve prestigious milestones and accomplishments FEATURES Intuitive tap-based resource collection Satisfying progression system Beautiful Martian visuals and atmosphere Engaging automation and expansion gameplay No ads or in-app purchases - just pure gameplay Play offline - perfect for on-the-go gaming Take command of humanity's most ambitious project and turn the red dust of Mars into a thriving new home for civilization. Will your colony survive and prosper, or become another failed mission? The future of Mars is in your hands!

About

Carve Master

Engage in a satisfying carving experience with ASMR sounds. Collect in-game currency to upgrade your carving tools and roller system for enhanced gameplay.

Highlights
  • ASMR carving experience
  • Roller system upgrades
  • In-game currency collection
  • Satisfying gameplay mechanics
Features
Read full description

Use your carvers and carve your roller with ASMR. The more you carve the more you satisfy. Collect money and upgrade your roller system

Screenshots

Mars Commander4 screens
Carve Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Carve Master at Free against Mars Commander's $3.99. Carve Master also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Mars Commander's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) 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

Carve Master is free to download; Mars Commander costs $3.99 up front. Carve Master sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mars Commander asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mars Commander versus Carve Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMars CommanderCarve Master
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB275 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan MorrisonVOYAGER OYUN YAZILIM SANAYİ TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ

In-app purchases

None

Mars Commander

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Carve Master

One-time3
  • Booster Pack$2.99
  • No Ads$3.99
  • Elite Pack$5.99

Questions

Is Mars Commander free?
Mars Commander costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carve Master free?
Carve Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mars Commander or Carve Master have ads?
Carve Master shows ads; Mars Commander does not.

Other comparisons