Comparison

Mars Defender vs Idle Stone Breakers

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

Head to head
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: โ€ข MK1: one barrel and a laser beam ultimate โ€ข MK2: two barrels and a bomb ultimate โ€ข MK3: three barrels and a stronger laser ultimate โ€ข MK4: four barrels and a giant bomb ultimate with increased explosion radius โ€ข 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.

About

Idle Stone Breakers

Features
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Build Your Dream Team Unlock up to 11 unique heroes, each with their own skills and abilities. Level them up, upgrade their gear, and watch your team's power skyrocket! Deep Growth Systems - Level up, Star up, and Tier up your heroes - Upgrade weapons and hats for each hero - Master active & passive skills with Breakthrough and Specialization - Embed powerful Gems to boost your stats - Collect Relics and complete the Compendium for massive bonuses Idle Mine & Offline Rewards Your mines keep producing even when you're offline. Come back to a pile of resources and push even further! Challenge Dungeons Take on special dungeons โ€” Gold, Material, Gem, Skill, and Hero challenges โ€” to earn rare rewards and climb to new heights. Daily Rewards & Events Log in every day for sign-in bonuses, complete daily tasks, and enjoy ongoing activity rewards to keep your progress going. Simple & Satisfying Easy to pick up, deeply rewarding to master. Perfect for casual players who love watching numbers grow! Download now and start smashing!

Screenshots

Mars Defender4 screens
Idle Stone Breakers4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mars Defender and Idle Stone Breakers are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Mars Defender sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Stone Breakers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mars Defender versus Idle Stone Breakers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMars DefenderIdle Stone Breakers
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size82 MB263 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperValentina Prossapchukๅปบๆ–ฐ ่ฎธ

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
10 purchases

Idle Stone Breakers

One-time10
  • 1.8A Gems$0.99
  • material privileges$4.99
  • 9.9A Gems$4.99
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  • 7-Day Login VIP Pack$4.99
  • 25.46A Gems$9.99
  • 30-Day Login VIP Pack$9.99
  • 30 days material gift package$9.99
  • 46.08A Gems$19.99
  • 123.44A Gems$49.99
  • 272.16A Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Mars Defender free?
Mars Defender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Stone Breakers free?
Idle Stone Breakers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mars Defender or Idle Stone Breakers have ads?
Both Mars Defender and Idle Stone Breakers show ads.

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