# Galactic Colonies vs Exploding 7's

The clearest difference is ads: Exploding 7's at none against Galactic Colonies's shown. Exploding 7's also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). Galactic Colonies's advantage is ratings volume (297 vs 6) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). 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 Exploding 7's sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exploding 7's holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galactic Colonies has 297 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Galactic Colonies's written reviews are positive against 50% of Exploding 7's's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, Exploding 7's every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galactic Colonies | Exploding 7's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-7s/id6468818812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MetalPop, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885568833) | [Jonathan Gerber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627332346) |

## 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


### Exploding 7's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-7s/id6468818812)

A straightforward card game designed for quick and enjoyable play. Test your luck and strategy in this simple yet engaging digital card experience.

**Highlights:** Simple card gameplay, Quick play sessions, Engaging card experience, Digital card game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galactic Colonies free?

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

### Is Exploding 7's free?

Exploding 7's is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Galactic Colonies or Exploding 7's?

Exploding 7's is rated higher. Galactic Colonies averages 4.5 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Exploding 7's averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Galactic Colonies or Exploding 7's have ads?

Galactic Colonies shows ads; Exploding 7's does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galactic Colonies or Exploding 7's?

Galactic Colonies ships an update every 10 days, and Exploding 7's every 4 days. Most recently, Galactic Colonies was updated on September 18, 2026 and Exploding 7's on June 6, 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.*