# Sisyphos vs Mars

The clearest difference is rating: Mars at 4.8 against Sisyphos's 4.1. Mars also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 389) and review sentiment (91% vs 82%). Sisyphos's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Mars holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 389, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Sisyphos's written reviews are positive against 91% of Mars's.

Sisyphos ships an update every 2 months, Mars monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sisyphos | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (389 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphos/id700513505/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 389 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Florian Grolig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479215826) | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) |

## What reviewers say

### Sisyphos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphos/id700513505)

Experience the Sisyphean task of pushing a rock uphill. This game offers a unique, philosophical challenge that explores themes of futility and perseverance. It's a minimalist yet profound gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Push a rock uphill, Philosophical gameplay, Minimalist design, Humility and ego destruction themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A MODEST OFFERING | $0.99 | one-time |
| A GENEROUS OFFERING | $1.99 | one-time |
| A GENEROUS OFFERING | $2.99 | one-time |
| THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED | $4.99 | one-time |
| THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Captures the essence of the Sisyphus myth
- 🤔 Thought-provoking and meditative gameplay
- 🕰️ Satisfying to pass time
- 🧠 Helps with mental health and coping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🥱 Repetitive and monotonous
- 😩 Extremely frustrating and demoralizing
- 🤯 Rage-inducing at times
- 🤷‍♀️ Unclear purpose or objective

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes
- Unresponsive controls
- Audio issues

**Requested features**

- Endless hill mode
- Character customization options
- Varied landscapes or biomes
- Progression system or achievements


### Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305)

Embark on a thrilling space adventure as a volunteer on a mission to Mars. Pilot a jetpack to explore the Martian surface, capture unique selfies, and navigate the challenges of interplanetary travel. Prove the doubters wrong and make history on this groundbreaking expedition.

**Highlights:** Explore Mars on a jetpack, Take selfies on Mars, Avoid Rapid Unscheduled Disassemblies, Discover Martian sights, Volunteer for a space mission

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arnold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Little Martha | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marselot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nigiri | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ufo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Discman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kestrel 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eagle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stephen | $3.99 | one-time |
| El Dorado | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Variety of unique characters with different themes
- 👍 Optional ads that provide rewards
- 👍 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive and can get boring over time
- 🔁 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🔁 Duplicate character unlocks can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when taking selfies
- Streak resets when returning to a previous level
- Inconsistent controls and fuel usage

**Requested features**

- Add new planets and environments to explore
- Introduce different gameplay modes (e.g., time trials, challenges)
- Allow players to customize platforms and backgrounds
- Implement a way to revisit previous levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sisyphos free?

Sisyphos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sisyphos or Mars?

Mars is rated higher. Sisyphos averages 4.1 out of 5 from 389 ratings, while Mars averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Sisyphos or Mars have ads?

Mars shows ads; Sisyphos does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sisyphos or Mars?

Sisyphos ships an update every 2 months, and Mars monthly. Most recently, Sisyphos was updated on October 22, 2026 and Mars on October 24, 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.*