# StarQuest vs Galactic Colonization

The clearest difference is rating: Galactic Colonization at 4.6 against StarQuest's 4.3. StarQuest's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (168 vs 9). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarQuest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Galactic Colonization sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Galactic Colonization holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarQuest has 168 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of StarQuest's written reviews are positive against 75% of Galactic Colonization's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StarQuest ships an update weekly, Galactic Colonization every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarQuest | Galactic Colonization |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starquest/id1496258953/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonization-space-x/id6479574502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **168** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 557 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cosmic Games ULC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496258952) | [X Dolla Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708256102) |

## What reviewers say

### StarQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starquest/id1496258953)

Embark on an epic space adventure, battling enemies and collecting resources to upgrade your ships and gear. Prepare for challenging quests and earn glory and rewards in a vast universe.

**Highlights:** Explore space universe, Battle challenging enemies, Scavenge for scraps, Upgrade loadouts and ships, Earn glory and rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 StarCoins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Admiral TrayNee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dawn | $3.99 | one-time |
| The current special deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 StarCoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| THE REPUBLIC | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Starcoins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Starcoins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Starcoins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Starcoins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay loop
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and visual design
- 📱 Easy to learn and understand controls
- ⭐ Fun progression system with ship unlocks
- 🎯 Well-designed for mobile gaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and force closures
- 💸 Pay-to-win mechanics in later chapters
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay with limited variety
- ❌ Poor game balance and difficulty spikes
- 🎯 Auto-aim removes player skill requirement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or loading screen
- Game freezes at chapter 5 war zone
- Cannot tap to start after update
- Enemies spawn directly in front of player
- Lag spikes when using power-up abilities

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer and co-op game modes
- Capture the flag game mode
- More diverse game modes and story content
- Password reset/forgot password functionality
- Ability to choose weapon upgrade order


### Galactic Colonization

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonization-space-x/id6479574502)

Pilot a spaceship through a dangerous galaxy, dodging obstacles and exploring planets. Upgrade your rocket, colonize worlds, and compete in leaderboard challenges. Embark on an epic cosmic adventure.

**Highlights:** Gravity-based spaceship simulator, Rocketship upgrades and exploration, Colonize planets and terraform landscapes, Dodge various space obstacles, Offline mode available, Leaderboard challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power Pull – 5x Super Magnets | $0.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack – 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quick Continue – 3 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pull – 20x Super Magnets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mission Boost – 5 Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pull – 50x Super Magnets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Survival Boost – 10 Lives | $4.49 | one-time |
| Pro Pack – 500 Diamonds | $4.90 | one-time |
| Elite Pack – 1000 Diamonds | $8.95 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack – 5000 Diamonds | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarQuest free?

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

### Is Galactic Colonization free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StarQuest or Galactic Colonization?

Galactic Colonization is rated higher. StarQuest averages 4.3 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Galactic Colonization averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do StarQuest or Galactic Colonization have ads?

Neither StarQuest nor Galactic Colonization shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarQuest or Galactic Colonization?

StarQuest ships an update weekly, and Galactic Colonization every 3 weeks. Most recently, StarQuest was updated on October 7, 2026 and Galactic Colonization on October 1, 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.*