# Around the World vs Mars Future

The clearest difference is ads: Around the World at none against Mars Future's shown. Around the World also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.0). Mars Future's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Around the World sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Mars Future sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mars Future holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars Future has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Around the World ships an update every 20 months, Mars Future every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Around the World | Mars Future |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/around-the-world-hidden-objects/id830529473/reviews) | **[4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-future/id1503303769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 532 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [STM GAMES FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703719097) |

## What reviewers say

### Around the World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/around-the-world-hidden-objects/id830529473)

Embark on a magical Victorian-era adventure to find a legendary treasure. Explore six continents, uncover hundreds of hidden objects in vibrant locations, and solve puzzles. Combine items into collections to progress through an exciting storyline filled with steam-powered wonders and overcome challenges.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Victorian era setting, Explore six continents, Combine items into collections, Exciting storyline, Mini-games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Traveler's Suitcase | $3.99 | one-time |
| Researcher's Suitcase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Discoverer's Suitcase | $12.99 | one-time |
| Big Gold Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Extra Gold Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Mars Future

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-future/id1503303769)

Embark on a Martian adventure, exploring the planet, uncovering mysteries, and building a thriving city. Utilize unique resources and advanced robots to develop tourism and transform the landscape. Complete tasks, earn rewards, and expand your region in this offline colonization game.

**Highlights:** Explore Martian landscapes, Uncover mysteries and artifacts, Build and upgrade facilities, Develop interplanetary tourism, Transform the planet's terrain, Complete tasks and earn rewards, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150 Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Energy | $5.99 | one-time |
| 22,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 52,000 Coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| 230 Energy | $10.99 | one-time |
| 525 Energy | $20.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Energy | $42.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Crystals | $84.99 | one-time |
| 2,600 Energy | $84.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Around the World free?

Around the World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mars Future free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Around the World or Mars Future?

Mars Future is rated higher. Around the World averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mars Future averages 4.4 from 15 ratings.

### Do Around the World or Mars Future have ads?

Mars Future shows ads; Around the World does not.

### Which is updated more often, Around the World or Mars Future?

Around the World ships an update every 20 months, and Mars Future every 2 weeks. Most recently, Around the World was updated on October 2, 2026 and Mars Future on September 26, 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.*