# Galactic Colonies vs Endless Colonies

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Galactic Colonies at 70% against Endless Colonies's 44%. Galactic Colonies also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Endless Colonies's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 303). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Endless Colonies holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endless Colonies has 1.9K ratings behind it against 303, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Galactic Colonies's written reviews are positive against 44% of Endless Colonies's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, Endless Colonies every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galactic Colonies | Endless Colonies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-colonies-idle-tycoon/id1519422736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 303 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 412 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MetalPop, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885568833) | [Giant Avocado Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512173137) |

## 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 (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


### Endless Colonies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-colonies-idle-tycoon/id1519422736)

Become a space tycoon in this idle simulator. Discover planets, build factories, and manage resources to create a vast space empire. Upgrade workers and use unique mechanics to advance your civilization and become the universe's greatest capitalist.

**Highlights:** Discover new planets, Build and manage factories, Upgrade workers, Manage mineral balance, Claw minigame for rewards, Collect daily rewards and boosts

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Galaxy Gem Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Start Offer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great Start Offer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flawless Start Offer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Galaxy Gem Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sunshine Offer Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Forever + 60 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Smart Choice Offer Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Large Galaxy Gem Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Delivery Offer Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fun and easy to play
- 💡 Unique animation style
- 🚀 Good progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Ads not working
- 🔒 Lack of new content
- 🔒 Slow progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after updates
- Upgrade buttons disappearing
- Loading issues and getting stuck at 90%
- Inability to progress to new sectors

**Requested features**

- Add new planets/worlds
- Improve UI and navigation
- Increase ad limit and boost duration
- Introduce more gameplay features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galactic Colonies free?

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

### Is Endless Colonies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Galactic Colonies or Endless Colonies?

Endless Colonies is rated higher. Galactic Colonies averages 4.4 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while Endless Colonies averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Galactic Colonies or Endless Colonies have ads?

Both Galactic Colonies and Endless Colonies show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Galactic Colonies or Endless Colonies?

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, and Endless Colonies every 3 weeks. Most recently, Galactic Colonies was updated on November 2, 2026 and Endless Colonies on November 3, 2026.

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