# Galactic Colonies vs Contact Origin

The clearest difference is rating: Contact Origin at 5.0 against Galactic Colonies's 4.4. Contact Origin also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Galactic Colonies's advantage is ratings volume (303 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galactic Colonies sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Contact Origin sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Contact Origin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galactic Colonies has 303 ratings behind it against 7, 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 86% of Contact Origin's.

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, Contact Origin weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galactic Colonies | Contact Origin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contact-origin-idle-strategy/id1508825285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **303** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MetalPop, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885568833) | [LAXASOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508825284) |

## 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


### Contact Origin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contact-origin-idle-strategy/id1508825285)

Engage in an epic idle strategy RPG where you develop advanced technology and powerful weapons to defend Earth from universal invasion. Discover new civilizations, craft unique strategies, and upgrade your arsenal in an endless space war. Progress continues even when you're offline.

**Highlights:** Discover and advance civilizations, Strategic combinations of units and tech, Upgrade weapons and technologies, Endless space war scenarios, Offline gold production, One-handed gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GEMS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 420 GEMS | $3.99 | one-time |
| 900 GEMS | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2900 GEMS | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5500 GEMS | $39.99 | one-time |
| 12000 GEMS | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galactic Colonies free?

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

### Is Contact Origin free?

Contact Origin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Galactic Colonies or Contact Origin?

Contact Origin is rated higher. Galactic Colonies averages 4.4 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while Contact Origin averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Galactic Colonies or Contact Origin have ads?

Both Galactic Colonies and Contact Origin show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Galactic Colonies or Contact Origin?

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, and Contact Origin weekly. Most recently, Galactic Colonies was updated on October 24, 2026 and Contact Origin 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.*