# First Strike vs Colonies at War

First Strike and Colonies at War both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Colonies at War's written reviews are positive against 49% of First Strike's. First Strike's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. First Strike sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Colonies at War sells 5 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 First Strike against 4.6 for Colonies at War. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9K and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of First Strike's written reviews are positive against 76% of Colonies at War's.

First Strike ships an update monthly, Colonies at War fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Strike | Colonies at War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-strike-nuclear-rts/id1434281598/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonies-at-war/id1552800366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 276 MB | 362 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blindflug](https://appshunter.io/developer/893118737) | [wombi pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259294641) |

## What reviewers say

### First Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-strike-nuclear-rts/id1434281598)

Lead a nuclear superpower in this intense 1v1 multiplayer RTS. Launch rockets, manage resources, and outsmart rivals in online battles for global dominance. Every decision risks survival in this fast-paced strategy game.

**Highlights:** Intense Real-Time Strategy (RTS), Global Domination, Advanced Weaponry, Multiplayer Battles, Strategic Alliances, Realistic Geopolitics, Planet Destruction Simulator

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nuclear Club | $2.99 | per month |
| Mexico | $0.99 | one-time |
| South Africa | $0.99 | one-time |
| Israel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pakistan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Australia | $1.99 | one-time |
| United Kingdom | $2.99 | one-time |
| Russia | $2.99 | one-time |
| China | $4.99 | one-time |
| United States | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game, fast-paced
- 👍 Fun and creative gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and strategic
- 🚀 Quick matches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for most content
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues and disconnects
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Progression reset after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after winning
- Unable to quit or restart games
- Black screen on launch
- Diplomacy/alliance system not working
- Inconsistent missile damage and ADS functionality

**Requested features**

- Add sandbox/custom game mode
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- More free content and unlockable nations
- Better multiplayer stability and features
- Streamline UI and controls


### Colonies at War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonies-at-war/id1552800366)

Engage in a 19th-century global conquest by building armies and navies. Choose from 28 nations, expand your territory through strategic warfare, and forge alliances to dominate the world stage.

**Highlights:** 19th-century colonial setting, Build and command armies, Naval warfare and sea control, Choose from 28 nations, Conquer territories, Form alliances

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 10 random contracts. | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2,500 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 30 random contracts. | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy 8,000 credits | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique scenarios
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 👍 Excellent strategy elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics
- 🔍 Confusing tutorials
- 🔍 Unstable diplomacy system
- 🔍 Imbalanced AI behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after turns
- Movement and combat issues
- Incorrect troop/unit behavior
- Persistent save data problems

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More historical scenarios
- Improved diplomacy system
- Customizable game modes
- Expanded unit variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Strike free?

First Strike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colonies at War free?

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

### Which has better reviews, First Strike or Colonies at War?

Colonies at War is rated higher. First Strike averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Colonies at War averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do First Strike or Colonies at War have ads?

Both First Strike and Colonies at War show ads.

### Which is updated more often, First Strike or Colonies at War?

First Strike ships an update monthly, and Colonies at War fortnightly. Most recently, First Strike was updated on November 4, 2026 and Colonies at War on November 3, 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.*