Comparison

Mars Defender vs Spin Squad

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

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About

Mars Defender

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Defend Mars in a fast arcade space shooter built for instant action. Asteroids are falling. Bosses are approaching. Deadly ice obstacles block your path. Take control of your ship, destroy the incoming threat, collect upgrades, and keep Mars alive for as long as you can. Tutorial toasts guide you during the first battles, so you quickly understand what to do: move your ship, destroy asteroids, collect gold and XP, use shields, charge your ultimate weapon, dodge ice, and survive each wave. CLASSIC MODE Fight through 100 tuned levels with rising enemy HP, speed, pressure, boss behavior, and difficulty. Destroy small, medium, large, and gold asteroids, collect XP and gold, unlock stronger ships, and improve your firepower as the challenge grows. SURVIVAL MODE Enter an endless run where every second matters. Destroy enemies in the center combat lane, break upgrade shells to gain new ships and buffs, and collect ammo gates to charge your ultimate weapon. Each run starts from MK1. Survive long enough, upgrade to MK5, and push your score higher. 5 SHIPS TO MASTER Progress from MK1 to MK5 and feel your firepower grow with every upgrade. Each ship has more barrels, a stronger combat role, and its own ultimate weapon: • MK1: one barrel and a laser beam ultimate • MK2: two barrels and a bomb ultimate • MK3: three barrels and a stronger laser ultimate • MK4: four barrels and a giant bomb ultimate with increased explosion radius • MK5: five barrels and the most powerful laser ultimate Laser ultimates become much more destructive as you progress from MK1 to MK3 and finally to MK5. Bomb ultimates also evolve, with MK4 delivering a larger explosion radius for massive battlefield clearing. View your ships with a stylish 3D rotation effect in the upgrade screen. POWER-UPS AND ULTIMATES Collect shields, regeneration, damage boosts, shot multipliers, ammo gates, and other combat bonuses. Use laser and bomb ultimates at the right moment to clear the battlefield. In Survival mode, special bomb runes can add extra explosive power during long runs. BOSSES, OBSTACLES, AND LEADERBOARDS Dodge unkillable ice, destroy gold asteroids for valuable rewards, defeat Armageddon-style bosses, and compete for your best Survival score on the Game Center leaderboard. Mars is under attack. Upgrade your ship, master the chaos, and become the defender of the red planet.

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Spin Squad

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Spin, smash, and strike gold. Spin Squad is a fast and satisfying mine action game where your miner crew spins through stacked hex rocks, breaks blocks for gold, and fights through monster-filled stages. Recruit new miners, grow your squad, and turn every run into progress. Smash stone, open chests, collect gear, and upgrade your team to push deeper into the mine. Why you’ll love Spin Squad? - Smash stacked hex rocks for gold - Lead a squad of unique miners - Open chests and collect better gear - Fight monsters between mining waves - Upgrade your crew and grow stronger - Simple controls, quick runs, satisfying action Whether you love mining games, loot-driven progression, or pick-up-and-play action, Spin Squad: Hex Smash delivers a fresh mine-themed twist with a stronger team-building hook than the usual rock breaker formula. Download now and clear the mine.

Screenshots

Mars Defender4 screens
Spin Squad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spin Squad at none against Mars Defender's shown. Spin Squad also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Mars Defender sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Spin Squad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Mars Defender versus Spin Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMars DefenderSpin Squad
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB232 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperValentina ProssapchukTalha Ekren

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Mars Defender

One-time5
  • Small Gold Pack$0.99
  • Medium Gold Pack$1.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
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  • Starter Pack$3.99
  • Large Gold Pack$4.99
2 purchases

Spin Squad

One-time2
  • No Ads$6.99
  • No Ads Bundle$7.99

Questions

Is Mars Defender free?
Mars Defender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spin Squad free?
Spin Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mars Defender or Spin Squad have ads?
Mars Defender shows ads; Spin Squad does not.

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