# Pocket Press vs Colony Master

Pocket Press and Colony Master both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Pocket Press's written reviews are positive against 6% of Colony Master's. Pocket Press also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Press sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Colony Master sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Press holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 159 and 427 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Pocket Press's written reviews are positive against 6% of Colony Master's.

Pocket Press ships an update daily, Colony Master every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Press | Colony Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-press/id1513743178/reviews)** | [4.5 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony-master/id6740081227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 159 | **427** |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 5.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Johannes Linnama](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147740645) | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Press

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-press/id1513743178)

Experience the satisfying sensation of a hydraulic press on your mobile device. Collect and crush a variety of items, upgrade your press, and manage a virtual crushing stream to earn in-game currency. This sequel offers a fun way to relieve stress and boredom.

**Highlights:** Crush unique items, Collect items, Upgrade hydraulic press, Manage crushing stream, Earn in-game money

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds (25) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle (Once only!) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Item Slot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds (125) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4th Item Slot | $2.99 | one-time |
| L.A.U.R.I | $3.99 | one-time |
| A.N.N.I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds (500) | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly entertaining and fun to play
- 👍 Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface
- 🎮 Satisfying crushing mechanics and gameplay
- 🔊 Authentic and immersive sound effects
- 🎨 Good animation and visual quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Press breaks frequently and requires constant repairs
- 💰 Expensive upgrades relative to coin earnings
- ⏳ Slow crush animations and mechanics
- 😕 Limited variety in crush animations
- 🎮 Confusing for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Press breaks excessively during gameplay
- Purchasing system no longer functional
- Glitches with hydraulic press functionality
- Difficult sliding controls for comment interactions
- Game crashes or performance issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- More realistic crush animations and physics
- More varied and unexpected crush outcomes
- Better balance between coin earnings and upgrade costs
- Improved controls for accepting/denying comments
- More realistic character designs


### Colony Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony-master/id6740081227)

Manage an ant colony by adding new ants, merging them to improve efficiency, and directing them to gather food. Tap to accelerate their actions and clear obstacles.

**Highlights:** Add new ants, Merge ants, Increase ant speed, Gather food, Destroy obstacles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kickstart Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tickets! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Manager | $2.99 | one-time |
| Engineer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Fountain Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Financier | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big Deal Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Royal Treasury Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Trove Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets & No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big Vault Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Big Chest Treasure | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Potential for a good game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads
- 🕰️ Forced ads every few seconds
- 🕹️ Boring and repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Attempts to monetize heavily

**Reported bugs**

- Ads cannot be skipped or disabled
- Game crashes or becomes unplayable due to ads

**Requested features**

- Remove forced ads
- Improve gameplay to make it more engaging


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Press free?

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

### Is Colony Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Press or Colony Master?

Pocket Press is rated higher. Pocket Press averages 4.7 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Colony Master averages 4.5 from 427 ratings.

### Do Pocket Press or Colony Master have ads?

Colony Master shows ads; Pocket Press does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Press or Colony Master?

Pocket Press ships an update daily, and Colony Master every 4 days. Most recently, Pocket Press was updated on October 29, 2026 and Colony Master on October 22, 2026.

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