# Galactic Colonies vs Blindfold Runner

The clearest difference is rating: Galactic Colonies at 4.5 against Blindfold Runner's 3.6. Galactic Colonies also leads on ratings volume (297 vs 16) and review sentiment (70% vs 57%). Blindfold Runner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galactic Colonies sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Blindfold Runner sells 3 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, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galactic Colonies has 297 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Galactic Colonies's written reviews are positive against 57% of Blindfold Runner's.

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, Blindfold Runner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galactic Colonies | Blindfold Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237/reviews)** | [3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-runner/id1377675326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MetalPop, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885568833) | [marty schultz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450986904) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Blindfold Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-runner/id1377675326)

An endless runner game designed for visually impaired players, offering an immersive audio experience. Navigate obstacles, collect prizes, and aim for the highest score in this accessible gaming adventure.

**Highlights:** Fully accessible endless runner gameplay, Audio cues for obstacle avoidance, Jumping, sliding, and turning mechanics, Coin and prize collection, Expedition Game with supply purchases, Playable with or without headphones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Play | $3.99 | one-time |
| Expedition Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galactic Colonies free?

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

### Is Blindfold Runner free?

Blindfold Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Galactic Colonies or Blindfold Runner?

Galactic Colonies is rated higher. Galactic Colonies averages 4.5 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Blindfold Runner averages 3.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Galactic Colonies or Blindfold Runner have ads?

Galactic Colonies shows ads; Blindfold Runner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galactic Colonies or Blindfold Runner?

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, and Blindfold Runner weekly. Most recently, Galactic Colonies was updated on October 11, 2026 and Blindfold Runner on October 1, 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.*