# Bot Trigger vs Mars

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bot Trigger at none against Mars's 10. Bot Trigger also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Mars's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 1). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bot Trigger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bot Trigger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Bot Trigger's written reviews are positive against 91% of Mars's.

Bot Trigger ships an update fortnightly, Mars monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bot Trigger | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bot-trigger/id866017141/reviews)** | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yaser N K Al-haidery](https://appshunter.io/developer/866017144) | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) |

## What reviewers say

### Bot Trigger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bot-trigger/id866017141)

Defend your planet in this arcade shoot 'em up game. Utilize bot abilities and collected boosters to stop waves of UFOs. Compete with friends to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Arcade style gameplay, Planet defense against UFOs, Bot abilities, Collectible boosters, Score challenges with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Bot Trigger free?

Bot Trigger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bot Trigger or Mars?

Bot Trigger is rated higher. Bot Trigger averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mars averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Bot Trigger or Mars have ads?

Mars shows ads; Bot Trigger does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bot Trigger or Mars?

Bot Trigger ships an update fortnightly, and Mars monthly. Most recently, Bot Trigger was updated on October 14, 2026 and Mars on October 21, 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.*