Comparison

Mars Defender vs 3D Maze Go

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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: • 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.

About

3D Maze Go

Untangle a 3D knot of candy-colored arrows by spinning the cube and tapping to free them before time runs out. Offers endless, solvable levels with adjustable speeds and satisfying sound effects. An optional purchase unlocks infinite levels.

Highlights
  • 3D arrow-escape puzzle
  • Endless solvable levels
  • Adjustable game speeds
  • Satisfying sound and haptic feedback
  • Optional infinite level unlock
Features
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Spin the knot. Find a clear path. Set every arrow free. 3D Maze Go turns arrow-escape puzzles into colorful, interwoven shapes you can explore from every angle. Drag to rotate, pinch to zoom, and tap an arrow when its way out is clear. Watch it wind through the knot and slip away. CHOOSE YOUR PACE Play the campaign on Chill, Brisk or Blitz. Start with an untimed walkthrough, then work through bigger shapes and longer arrows. Use a hint when you need a fresh angle, pause when you need a break, and replay levels you've reached. TAKE YOUR TIME IN SHAPE STUDIO Try a free Crystal Gem puzzle right from the home screen. There is no timer, and you can replay the sample whenever you like. The lifetime unlock adds unlimited Studio puzzles in four shapes: Gem, Torus, Cube and Ball. Choose a shape and start a fresh knot. RACE A FRIEND ON IPAD Sit on opposite sides of one iPad and race to clear matching puzzles. A blocked tap helps your rival, so look before you tap. FREE TO START The first 30 campaign levels and the Gem sample are free. One optional lifetime purchase unlocks the endless campaign, all of Shape Studio and Crystal arrows. Previous owners receive these features with their existing unlock. No ads or subscription. Play puzzles offline on iPhone or iPad. Progress and records stay on your device. If you want to share feedback, Records includes an optional play summary that you choose when to share.

Screenshots

Mars Defender4 screens
3D Maze Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 3D Maze Go at none against Mars Defender's shown. Mars Defender's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 3D Maze Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mars Defender versus 3D Maze Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMars Defender3D Maze Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperValentina ProssapchukCASEY ROBERT KLEINMAN

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
1 purchases

3D Maze Go

One-time1
  • Unlock Infinite Levels$4.99

Questions

Is Mars Defender free?
Mars Defender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Maze Go free?
3D Maze Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mars Defender or 3D Maze Go have ads?
Mars Defender shows ads; 3D Maze Go does not.

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