# Colonize: Transport Tycoon — Economy Strategy

> Space colony economic strategy simulator with real-time transport and building. (iPhone/iPad app by Maksim Olegovich Zakopailov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonize-transport-tycoon/id1518807068 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maksim Olegovich Zakopailov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518807067)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.42/5 from 145 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 223 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
- Released: 2020-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonize-transport-tycoon/id1518807068/reviews.md

## What is Colonize?

Do you like transport simulators as much as we do? Then play Colonize - a unique economic strategy game set in a space setting. Build and develop your own colony and its transport network on a distant planet. This is a relaxing simulator that will allow you to feel the spirit of freedom of space explorers.

Are you tired of the notorious railroad and shipbuilder simulators? Become the manager of your own space colony. This will allow you to plunge into the world of unusual space transport of a new era.

There are no timers inherent in such games, all buildings and improvements occur instantly. Real time transportation of goods without timers and other artificial restrictions.

Discover and explore all the biomes of the planet, enriching and developing a fleet of unique vehicles along the way, which will give you the best gaming experience.

Features:
- Build a global transportation network on your own planet.
- Develop various buildings of the colony.
- Lots of amazing vehicles.
- Unique setting and visual style.
- Explore the territory of a wild planet.
- Nothing appears just like that, everything is created from the resources available on the planet.
- An unforgettable soundtrack that will allow you to immerse deeper into the atmosphere of the game.

And much more. We are working  hard to meet the needs of every player. Expect frequent updates with new content and unique mechanics.
All this in a meditative atmosphere in which you can relax and enjoy the game process!

## Key features

- Build global transportation network
- Develop colony buildings
- Manage unique vehicles
- Explore planet biomes
- Resource-based construction
- Real-time transport

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transport for all resources | $7.99 | one-time |
| Banks 100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banks 270 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic | $3.99 | one-time |
| Driver | $7.99 | one-time |
| Advanced pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Liquid autopilot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Parts package 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Industrialist | $69.99 | one-time |
| Parts package 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Entrepreneur | $29.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Colonize?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Engaging strategy and resource management gameplay
- 🎨 Attractive cute visual design and aesthetics
- 🎵 Beautiful and relaxing music
- 💰 No mandatory ads or aggressive monetization
- 🧩 Complex supply chain puzzle mechanics
- ⏰ Good idle/passive progression system
- 🎯 Non-linear gameplay with freedom of choice
- 😌 Relaxing and entertaining casual experience

**Cons**

- 🚧 Game progression blocked at specific levels (19, 20, 26, 33)
- ⏳ Extremely long wait times for resource production
- 🔄 Repetitive and tedious gameplay loop
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app stability issues
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain even in background
- 📱 Poor mobile UI/UX design and screen adaptation
- 🗺️ Limited map zoom functionality
- 💸 Pay-to-progress mechanics despite initial claims
- ⚙️ Confusing game mechanics and poor tutorial

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or during loading screen
- Progress loss after app crashes
- Vehicles not appearing after garage upgrades
- Premium vehicle purchases not received despite payment
- Deliveries not working in background mode after updates
- Menu freezing and unresponsive UI elements
- Route menu cuts off on tablets and notched screens
- Diagonal road building inconsistent
- Vehicles stuck in blocked mode after crashes
- Game incompatible with iPhone 12 screen format
- Offline mode functionality broken

**Most requested features**

- Ability to build vertical/north-south roads and diagonal paths
- Zoom out further to see the full map
- Upgrade factories to hold more resources before shipping
- Color-coded roads for tracking upgrades
- Daily login rewards and better reward system
- Batch vehicle assignment instead of individual selection
- Bridge building mechanics
- Timer display for resource delivery completion
- Better fleet management and route cancellation
- Reduce production time scaling as game progresses
- Additional language support (Spanish, Catalan, Japanese)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonize-transport-tycoon/id1518807068/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great so far

*2024-07-29, version 1.18.1*

I really love this game, but I have completed everything and upgraded all of my vehicles to five stars and there’s really nothing else to do because I can’t open up the new area until I’m level 33 but there’s no way to gain any more points to become level 33

### 3/5 — Great casual game but

*2024-04-29, version 1.18.1*

It’s simple and relaxing until you get to level 19 and you need antimatter and you can’t progress any longer. I still play it occasionally but it will take a year to get any antimatter. There isn’t much to do in the game while you wait for resources shuffled around.

### 5/5 — Нечем заняться

*2024-04-28, version 1.18.1*

Прокачала все здания, что дальше? Уровень 27, а для радара нужен 33. Нечем набирать опыт🤷‍♂️

### 3/5 — Stuck at level 26

*2024-04-07, version 1.18.1*

Emailed support quite some time ago, nothing. Been stuck at level 26 forever with nothing left to do in the game and yet the one building says it needs to be level 33. Somewhat disappointing.

### 1/5 — Bloquer nv 19

*2024-04-06, version 1.17.24*

Injouable pffff

### 4/5 — Update needed

*2024-03-11, version 1.17.24*

Long game, it takes lots of time to upgrade things.  When will the next update come… I finished up to level 26 but can’t go further

### 4/5 — Good, but…

*2024-01-10, version 1.17.21*

Will this game still be receiving updates?

### 3/5 — Nice but….

*2023-12-03, version 1.17.21*

I really like the setting and the progress Flow until,… you hit 19 and you want to further progress.
Problem is when you need only 75 more XP points to lvl 20 there are no more ways to make XP until you have access to the next area, you need the resources from the area to make any XP….
So no way to go to the last? Level of 20

### 3/5 — Traducció al català

*2023-10-02, version 1.17.21*

Es un joc entretingut que esdevé repetitiu i no te cap actualització ni esdeveniments.

No està disponible en català tot i que per a jugar no cal cap llengua ja que va tot per icones

### 1/5 — Game blocked on the loading screen

*2023-07-27, version 1.17.6*

Seems like a recurrent problem. Probably something about state of the game when closed. I played a few minutes then can’t restart the game even after 5 minutes of waiting. Would love to play it again tho

## Frequently asked questions about Colonize

### What is Colonize: Transport Tycoon?

Colonize: Transport Tycoon is an economic strategy game set in space. It allows players to build and develop their own colony and its transport network on a distant planet. The game focuses on real-time transportation of goods without artificial timers or restrictions, offering a relaxing simulation experience.

### What are the key features of the game?

Key features include building a global transportation network, developing various colony buildings, managing a fleet of unique vehicles, exploring the planet's biomes, and constructing everything from available resources. The game also boasts a unique setting, visual style, and an immersive soundtrack.

### How does the game make money?

The application is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases and advertisements. This monetization model allows players to enjoy the core game experience while offering optional ways to enhance gameplay or progress.

### Is this game suitable for players who dislike timers?

Yes, the game explicitly states that it has no timers inherent in such games. All buildings and improvements occur instantly, and goods are transported in real time without timers or other artificial restrictions, making it ideal for players who prefer a relaxed pace.

### What kind of experience does the game offer?

The game offers a meditative and relaxing simulation experience, allowing players to feel the spirit of freedom of space explorers. It provides an escape into a world of unusual space transport and colony management, with an emphasis on immersion through its atmosphere and soundtrack.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.18.1 — 2024-04-07

⁃ Redesigned the interface of the depot and routes window, now the vehicles improve and evolve in a new way.
 ⁃ Redesigned the tooltips during route creation.
 ⁃ Improved the tutorial.
 ⁃ Returned social network links to the settings.
 ⁃ Added time check and fixed many bugs.

### 1.17.24 — 2024-02-08

⁃ Returned the introductory comic.
⁃ Improved the tutorial.
⁃ Added the ability to view ads.
⁃ Fixed bugs and worked on game optimization.

### 1.17.21 — 2023-09-09

Dear colonists!

We are pleased to introduce a new update - "Addressing the Issues." Our brave colonists faced several challenges on a distant planet, but thanks to your support, they managed to fix in-game errors that could have affected their progress. Now they can work more efficiently and confidently.

What's new:

- Resolving colonists' problems: Our colonists encountered some complex situations, but with your assistance, we have rectified in-game errors, allowing them to develop the colony more successfully.

- Improved performance: We've also implemented several optimizations that have enhanced the overall game performance. Now you can enjoy the gameplay even more comfortably.

- Future updates: We continue to work on improving "Colonize" and are already preparing new content and unique mechanics for future updates. Stay tuned for our news!

Thank you for continuing to explore and develop your colony on this remarkable planet. Your colonists are proud of you!

### 1.17.6 — 2023-01-18

- Added Japanese language
- Fixed bugs with advertisements
- Fixed background work bugs

### 1.17.2 — 2022-11-17

Another small update:

 ⁃ Completely redesigned the tutorial, now it will be easier for new colonists to understand the game;
 ⁃ Improved the interface and animations;
 ⁃ Added a display of the stages of the construction of the universal storage;
 ⁃ Optimized the game.

Thanks for playing!

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