# Galactic Colonies vs Blind Mahjong

The clearest difference is ads: Blind Mahjong at none against Galactic Colonies's shown. Blind Mahjong also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Galactic Colonies's advantage is ratings volume (297 vs 8). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galactic Colonies sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Blind Mahjong sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Galactic Colonies against 4.6 for Blind Mahjong. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galactic Colonies has 297 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Galactic Colonies's written reviews are positive against 67% of Blind Mahjong's.

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, Blind Mahjong fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galactic Colonies | Blind Mahjong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-mahjong/id1574002764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MetalPop, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885568833) | [Li Zhou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574002766) |

## 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


### Blind Mahjong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-mahjong/id1574002764)

Experience traditional Chinese Mahjong with full accessibility for blind and visually impaired players. Enjoy offline single-player or online multiplayer modes, enhancing memory, concentration, and strategic thinking. This game offers a clean interface with high contrast and large print for all ages.

**Highlights:** VoiceOver screen reader support, Offline single-player mode, Online multiplayer for up to four players, High color contrast and large print, Adjustable computer player skill levels, Detailed how-to-play instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galactic Colonies free?

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

### Is Blind Mahjong free?

Blind Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Galactic Colonies or Blind Mahjong?

Blind Mahjong is rated higher. Galactic Colonies averages 4.5 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Blind Mahjong averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Galactic Colonies or Blind Mahjong have ads?

Galactic Colonies shows ads; Blind Mahjong does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galactic Colonies or Blind Mahjong?

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, and Blind Mahjong fortnightly. Most recently, Galactic Colonies was updated on October 11, 2026 and Blind Mahjong on October 2, 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.*