# Space Grunts vs Nexus Colony

The clearest difference is price: Nexus Colony at Free against Space Grunts's $3.99. Nexus Colony also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Space Grunts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Nexus Colony is free to download; Space Grunts costs $3.99 up front. Nexus Colony sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Space Grunts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nexus Colony holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Grunts has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Grunts | Nexus Colony |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-grunts/id1018002876/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexus-colony-void-survival/id6759655232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 52 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [GOECORUSH Media, s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138953430) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Grunts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-grunts/id1018002876)

Engage in a unique blend of fast-paced arcade action and strategic turn-based combat. Explore a distressed moon base, battling aliens and robots to uncover its secrets. Utilize a variety of weapons and consumables to survive and complete your mission.

**Highlights:** Turn-based gameplay, Arcade action, Roguelike shooter elements, Alien and robot combat, Weapon and consumable collection, Secret areas and routes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Masterpiece quality
- 🚀 Fast and snappy gameplay
- 💡 Great tribute to roguelikes
- 💡 Huge variety of items/enemies
- 💡 Strategic depth required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Terrifyingly loud sound effects
- 🐛 Virtual D-pad bugged (left direction)
- 🐛 Controls can be funky/iffy
- 🐛 Virtual controls nightmare
- 🐛 Virtual D-pad dead zone

**Reported bugs**

- Virtual D-pad bugged (left direction)
- Update loop
- Something wrong with left on directional pad
- No sound on iPad 3
- Sensitive movement issue on iOS version

**Requested features**

- Fix controls, especially left direction
- Implement class specific leaderboards
- Add a wait command
- Add shootable doors
- Re-implement class specific leaderboards


### Nexus Colony

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexus-colony-void-survival/id6759655232)

Build a thriving interstellar empire on a desolate planet by mastering resource management, complex production chains, and strategic expansion. Engage in tactical combat against alien forces to conquer new territories and shape the galaxy.

**Highlights:** Resource extraction and refinement, Complex production chains, Automated resource delivery, Strategic supply line management, Territorial expansion, Tactical combat against alien forces

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Offline earnings boost | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super box offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Double Speed | $7.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets | $7.99 | one-time |
| Double Profit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Grunts free?

Space Grunts costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nexus Colony free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Grunts or Nexus Colony?

Nexus Colony is rated higher. Space Grunts averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Nexus Colony averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Space Grunts or Nexus Colony have ads?

Nexus Colony shows ads; Space Grunts does not.

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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.*