# Mars Tomorrow vs Galactic Colonies

The clearest difference is rating: Galactic Colonies at 4.4 against Mars Tomorrow's 3.9. Galactic Colonies also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 31%) and ratings volume (303 vs 69). Mars Tomorrow's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars Tomorrow sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Galactic Colonies sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Galactic Colonies holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 303 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Mars Tomorrow's written reviews are positive against 70% of Galactic Colonies's.

Mars Tomorrow ships an update weekly, Galactic Colonies every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Tomorrow | Galactic Colonies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-tomorrow-terraforming/id1059403992/reviews) | **[4.4 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **303** |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews | **69.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [gamefabrik GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/944209195) | [MetalPop, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885568833) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars Tomorrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-tomorrow-terraforming/id1059403992)

Transform Mars from a hostile planet into a habitable home by building a sustainable economy and a vast transportation network. Join millions of players in a challenging settlement project, making crucial decisions to overcome obstacles and deliver resources. Experience real-time logistics and a deep tech tree in this expansive space simulation.

**Highlights:** Terraform Mars into a habitable planet, Build a complex logistic and transport network, Collaborate with millions of real players, Explore a huge tech tree with over 100 researches, Manage a complex resource system, Participate in regular content updates

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Tritium Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| A bit of tritium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Tritium package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tritium Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big Tritium package | $13.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tritium Package | $26.99 | one-time |
| Giant Tritium Package | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Great concept and design
- ✨ Amazing graphics
- ✨ Detailed menus
- ✨ Cooperative gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Won't load or open
- 🐛 Login/account issues
- 🐛 Confusing interface/tutorial
- 💰 Greedy monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes instantly on startup
- App won't load
- Cannot login
- Menus open and won't close
- Fails to open on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Make game playable offline
- Add more information/manual
- Improve tutorial clarity
- Add more phase/guild features
- Fix text size for mobile


### Galactic Colonies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237)

Explore a vast, procedurally generated galaxy and build thriving colonies on alien worlds. Manage resources, establish production lines, and research new technologies to expand your civilization. Discover diverse planets and ensure your colonists survive in challenging environments.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated universe exploration, Alien planet colonization, Technology research, Complex production pipelines, Colony ship upgrades, Diverse planet types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack Of Energy Cells | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star Racer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cold Steel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack Of Energy Cells | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Doubled Planet Boost Time | $4.99 | one-time |
| Colonizer's Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| A Large Pack Of Energy Cells | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack Of Energy Cells | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly addictive and engaging
- 👍 Accessible for blind and visually impaired users
- 🎨 Great graphics and sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially with accessibility features
- 🔁 Repetitive and lacking variety in gameplay
- 💰 Unsustainable monetization model

**Reported bugs**

- Research projects getting stuck or going infinite
- Inability to connect buildings properly
- Inconsistent behavior of video rewards
- Crashes when trying to watch ads

**Requested features**

- Ability to relocate or remove buildings
- More varied mission objectives and planet types
- Improved navigation and map UI for accessibility
- Offline mode with background resource production


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Tomorrow free?

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

### Is Galactic Colonies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mars Tomorrow or Galactic Colonies?

Galactic Colonies is rated higher. Mars Tomorrow averages 3.9 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Galactic Colonies averages 4.4 from 303 ratings.

### Do Mars Tomorrow or Galactic Colonies have ads?

Both Mars Tomorrow and Galactic Colonies show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mars Tomorrow or Galactic Colonies?

Mars Tomorrow ships an update weekly, and Galactic Colonies every 10 days. Most recently, Mars Tomorrow was updated on November 2, 2026 and Galactic Colonies on November 11, 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.*