# Satellite vs Colonies at War

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Satellite at none against Colonies at War's 5. Satellite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Colonies at War's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 41). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colonies at War sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Satellite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Satellite holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colonies at War has 3.8K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Satellite's written reviews are positive against 76% of Colonies at War's.

Satellite ships an update every 4 months, Colonies at War fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Satellite | Colonies at War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-gravity-game/id1447827395/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonies-at-war/id1552800366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 362 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Basim Mekha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447827394) | [wombi pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259294641) |

## What reviewers say

### Satellite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-gravity-game/id1447827395)

Control gravity to guide your rocket through space. Avoid crashing into planets while collecting coins to unlock new rocket styles. A simple yet engaging physics-based challenge.

**Highlights:** Gravity control gameplay, Rocket navigation, Planet avoidance, Coin collection, Rocket style customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Satellite free?

Satellite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Colonies at War free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Satellite or Colonies at War?

Satellite is rated higher. Satellite averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Colonies at War averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Satellite or Colonies at War have ads?

Colonies at War shows ads; Satellite does not.

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

Satellite ships an update every 4 months, and Colonies at War fortnightly. Most recently, Satellite was updated on October 24, 2026 and Colonies at War on October 29, 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.*