# Galactic Colonies vs Lost Vault

The clearest difference is rating: Lost Vault at 4.7 against Galactic Colonies's 4.4. Lost Vault also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 70%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 303). Galactic Colonies's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 Lost Vault sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lost Vault holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 303 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Galactic Colonies's written reviews are positive against 88% of Lost Vault's.

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, Lost Vault every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galactic Colonies | Lost Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-vault-afk-retro-rpg/id1579912571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 303 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **87.9% 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 | 114 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) | [Kamil Rykowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107274748) |

## 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


### Lost Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-vault-afk-retro-rpg/id1579912571)

Embark on an epic idle MMORPG adventure in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Choose your class, join a clan, build your shelter, and battle creatures and other players. Collect powerful gear and play in short, engaging sessions.

**Highlights:** Idle and active MMORPG gameplay, Resource optimization and careful action planning, One-handed portrait mode play, Multiple character classes (Ranger, Rebel, Wizard, Knight), Clan system with Clan Wars and boss battles, Shelter building and resource collection, Dungeon exploration and loot collection, Extensive equipment collection and customization

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pack | $3.99 | per month |
| Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Plenty of Coins | $18.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $28.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accessible for visually impaired users
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Variety of classes and playstyles
- 🕰️ Casual and time-friendly experience
- 💰 Non-predatory monetization model

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression due to resource limitations
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear mechanics
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and UI issues
- 🔀 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking

**Reported bugs**

- Voiceover navigation issues
- Inventory and equipment management problems
- Crashes and login errors for some users

**Requested features**

- Improved tutorial and in-game explanations
- More sound effects and audio feedback
- Ability to customize character abilities
- Clan-based cooperative gameplay features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galactic Colonies free?

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

### Is Lost Vault free?

Lost Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Galactic Colonies or Lost Vault?

Lost Vault is rated higher. Galactic Colonies averages 4.4 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while Lost Vault averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Galactic Colonies or Lost Vault have ads?

Both Galactic Colonies and Lost Vault show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Galactic Colonies or Lost Vault?

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, and Lost Vault every 3 weeks. Most recently, Galactic Colonies was updated on November 2, 2026 and Lost Vault on November 7, 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.*