# Galactic Colonies vs Hunting the ducks

The clearest difference is rating: Hunting the ducks at 5.0 against Galactic Colonies's 4.4. Hunting the ducks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Galactic Colonies's advantage is ratings volume (303 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galactic Colonies sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Hunting the ducks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hunting the ducks 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 1, 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 100% of Hunting the ducks's.

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, Hunting the ducks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galactic Colonies | Hunting the ducks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunting-the-ducks/id6444333799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **303** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MetalPop, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885568833) | [Kristof Nijs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608072573) |

## 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


### Hunting the ducks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunting-the-ducks/id6444333799)

An audio-based hunting game where players shoot or net ducks flying by. Earn points by catching ducks quickly and in succession, with a limited number of attempts. Supports multiplayer and Game Center integration for competitive play.

**Highlights:** Audio-based gameplay, Duck shooting and netting modes, Scoring system based on speed and streaks, Limited attempts per round, Real-time multiplayer, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchasing the app | $4.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galactic Colonies free?

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

### Is Hunting the ducks free?

Hunting the ducks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Galactic Colonies or Hunting the ducks?

Hunting the ducks is rated higher. Galactic Colonies averages 4.4 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while Hunting the ducks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Galactic Colonies or Hunting the ducks have ads?

Galactic Colonies shows ads; Hunting the ducks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galactic Colonies or Hunting the ducks?

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, and Hunting the ducks monthly. Most recently, Galactic Colonies was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hunting the ducks on October 12, 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.*