# Galactic Colonies vs FruitPot 2

The clearest difference is ads: FruitPot 2 at none against Galactic Colonies's shown. FruitPot 2 also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.6). Galactic Colonies's advantage is ratings volume (297 vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galactic Colonies sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and FruitPot 2 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.5 for FruitPot 2. 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 88% of FruitPot 2's.

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, FruitPot 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galactic Colonies | FruitPot 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237/reviews) | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruitpot-2/id6444378324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MetalPop, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885568833) | [Guappa Desarrollo Integral SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/947481476) |

## 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


### FruitPot 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruitpot-2/id6444378324)

Experience an innovative fruit machine slot game with over 15 mini-games and a unique mall shopping mechanic. Enjoy great 80s-themed graphics and sounds, with full VoiceOver accessibility. Play offline without data collection or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Innovative fruit machine slot, Over 15 mini-games, Mall shopping mechanic, 80s theme, VoiceOver accessibility, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Good Luck Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Best Luck Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Scream Spells | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elf Pouch Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| White Dwarf Star Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nightmare Potion | $14.99 | one-time |
| Reindeer Cart Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Medium Star Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Opulence Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Terror Trove | $24.99 | one-time |
| Santa's Sleigh Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Giant Red Star Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Millionaire Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galactic Colonies free?

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

### Is FruitPot 2 free?

FruitPot 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Galactic Colonies or FruitPot 2?

Galactic Colonies and FruitPot 2 are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 297 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Galactic Colonies or FruitPot 2 have ads?

Galactic Colonies shows ads; FruitPot 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galactic Colonies or FruitPot 2?

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, and FruitPot 2 weekly. Most recently, Galactic Colonies was updated on September 18, 2026 and FruitPot 2 on September 5, 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.*