# Galactic Colonies vs Space Colony!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Galactic Colonies at 70% against Space Colony!'s 25%. Galactic Colonies also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (297 vs 2). Space Colony!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galactic Colonies sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Space Colony! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Galactic Colonies holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galactic Colonies has 297 ratings behind it against 2, 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 25% of Space Colony!'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galactic Colonies | Space Colony! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-colony/id6443548368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 196 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MetalPop, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885568833) | [NoBrain Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451233848) |

## 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


### Space Colony!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-colony/id6443548368)

Develop a thriving colony on a new planet using various resources and tools. Explore space and expand your reach. This idle game offers a strategic experience for aspiring space pioneers.

**Highlights:** Resource management, Colony development, Space exploration, Vehicle and robot construction, Idle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galactic Colonies free?

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

### Is Space Colony! free?

Space Colony! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Galactic Colonies or Space Colony!?

Galactic Colonies is rated higher. Galactic Colonies averages 4.5 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Space Colony! averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Galactic Colonies or Space Colony! have ads?

Both Galactic Colonies and Space Colony! show ads.

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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.*