# Sid Meier's Colonization vs Final Frontier Story

The clearest difference is rating: Final Frontier Story at 4.6 against Sid Meier's Colonization's 2.3. Final Frontier Story also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). Sid Meier's Colonization's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Sid Meier's Colonization costs $2.99 and Final Frontier Story $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Final Frontier Story holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 209 and 91 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Sid Meier's Colonization's written reviews are positive against 59% of Final Frontier Story's.

Sid Meier's Colonization ships an update every 4 months, Final Frontier Story every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sid Meier's Colonization | Final Frontier Story |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [2.3 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sid-meiers-colonization/id1022704417/reviews) | **[4.6 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-frontier-story/id6744878177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **209** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Atari](https://appshunter.io/developer/291286181) | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) |

## What reviewers say

### Sid Meier's Colonization

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sid-meiers-colonization/id1022704417)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Simulation, #190 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Lead a colonial power to explore, settle, and develop new lands in the Colonial Era. Manage resources, establish trade, and engage in diplomacy and warfare to achieve independence. Offers deep strategic gameplay with customizable options.

**Highlights:** Explore and colonize new lands, Manage growth, development, and trade, Engage in diplomacy and military strategy, Play as four distinct colonial powers, Customize game difficulty and maps, Advanced artificial intelligence opponents

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Exactly like the original game
- 🚀 Classic gameplay
- 💡 Nostalgia factor
- 🚀 Engaging and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unresponsive and clunky controls
- 🐛 Keyboard overlay covers too much of the screen
- 🐛 Difficulty loading/unloading cargo
- 🐛 Unable to move diagonally
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Cursor/touch input issues
- Performance problems and slowdowns

**Requested features**

- Add support for Bluetooth keyboard and mouse
- Optimize touch controls for mobile
- Implement drag-and-drop functionality
- Provide a tutorial or instructions on how to use the controls


### Final Frontier Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-frontier-story/id6744878177)

Develop a vibrant intergalactic city in space, balancing resident comfort with tourist attractions. Explore planets, battle alien monsters with upgraded aircraft, and make new friends to host galactic events. Become the most desirable city in the galaxy.

**Highlights:** Intergalactic city building, Resident comfort and tourist attractions, Alien monster battles, Fighter aircraft upgrades, Pilot training, Galactic events, Autopilot system

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super fun games
- 👍 Love Kairosoft
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Kairosoft always delivers
- 👍 Kairosoft's best in a long time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Honestly the ONLY reason it's not a 5 is that it's so short
- 🔍 No way to delete saved games

**Reported bugs**

- No way to delete saved games

**Requested features**

- More games
- Prestige system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sid Meier's Colonization free?

Sid Meier's Colonization costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Final Frontier Story free?

Final Frontier Story costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sid Meier's Colonization or Final Frontier Story?

Final Frontier Story is rated higher. Sid Meier's Colonization averages 2.3 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Final Frontier Story averages 4.6 from 91 ratings.

### Do Sid Meier's Colonization or Final Frontier Story have ads?

Neither Sid Meier's Colonization nor Final Frontier Story shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sid Meier's Colonization or Final Frontier Story?

Sid Meier's Colonization ships an update every 4 months, and Final Frontier Story every 3 days. Most recently, Sid Meier's Colonization was updated on October 17, 2026 and Final Frontier Story on October 19, 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.*