# Invisible Dragons vs Galactic Colonies

The clearest difference is rating: Galactic Colonies at 4.4 against Invisible Dragons's 3.4. Galactic Colonies also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 47%) and ratings volume (303 vs 49). Invisible Dragons's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galactic Colonies sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Invisible Dragons asks for nothing beyond the download.

Galactic Colonies holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galactic Colonies has 303 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Invisible Dragons's written reviews are positive against 70% of Galactic Colonies's.

Invisible Dragons ships an update every 3 weeks, Galactic Colonies every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Invisible Dragons | Galactic Colonies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invisible-dragons/id1073578968/reviews) | **[4.4 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **303** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **69.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.3** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CONCEPT360 GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/887138569) | [MetalPop, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885568833) |

## What reviewers say

### Invisible Dragons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invisible-dragons/id1073578968)

Embark on a text-based strategy adventure in a frozen world. Build a dragon empire, manage resources like gold and spells, and survive an ice apocalypse. Experience the magic world with interactive notifications and Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Text-based strategy gameplay, Build a dragon empire, Resource management (gold, spells), Interactive notifications, Apple Watch integration, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Minimalist design
- 🧠 Strategic depth
- 👍 Satisfying progression
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cult/Sacrifice bug
- 📉 Overflow error
- 🔇 Sound issues
- ❓ Lack of tutorial
- 📉 Slow progression

**Reported bugs**

- Cult/sacrifice mechanic broken, game freezes or crashes
- Sound does not mute even when settings are off
- Game hangs on cult symbol image
- Sacrifice animation loop, no progress on restart
- Freeze when trying to form cult

**Requested features**

- Fix cult/sacrifice bug
- Implement dark mode
- Improve tutorial
- Add more story elements
- More ritual card choices


### 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Skyward | $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 Invisible Dragons free?

Invisible Dragons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Galactic Colonies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Invisible Dragons or Galactic Colonies?

Galactic Colonies is rated higher. Invisible Dragons averages 3.4 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Galactic Colonies averages 4.4 from 303 ratings.

### Do Invisible Dragons or Galactic Colonies have ads?

Galactic Colonies shows ads; Invisible Dragons does not.

### Which is updated more often, Invisible Dragons or Galactic Colonies?

Invisible Dragons ships an update every 3 weeks, and Galactic Colonies every 10 days. Most recently, Invisible Dragons was updated on October 24, 2026 and Galactic Colonies on October 24, 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.*