Comparison

Colonies.io vs Micro Chess

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Colonies.io

Command your queen to collect food blocks and outrank opponents. Spawn workers and attackers, but manage your food resources carefully. Steal food from other players to secure the top rank and earn coin rewards.

Highlights
  • Collect food blocks
  • Spawn workers and attackers
  • Steal food from opponents
  • Rank-based coin rewards
  • Finger-based queen movement
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Goal: - Collect as many food blocks as you can to get 1st rank. - Spawn workers/attackers as needed, be aware that they cost food. - Steel food from other queen as well. - Only 1st rank gives coin reward equal to food blocks collected. Controls: - Move queen with your finger. - Workers / Attackers automatically moved with queen.

About

Micro Chess

Engage in quick, strategic chess battles designed for mobile. This game offers a clean interface, responsive controls, and a focus on decision-making. With 2000 unique levels and customizable board styles, it's perfect for both casual players and those seeking a strategic challenge.

Highlights
  • Quick chess matches
  • 2000 unique levels
  • Multiple board styles
  • Shop & rewards system
  • Clean main menu
  • Strategy-focused gameplay
Features
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Micro Chess brings quick, smart chess matches to your phone. Play bite-sized battles, sharpen your strategy, and enjoy a clean mobile experience built for fast decision-making. Whether you have a few minutes or want to dive deeper into strategy, Micro Chess delivers a smooth and satisfying chess experience designed specifically for mobile players. Easy to start, yet challenging to master, every match pushes you to think ahead and make smarter moves. With its compact design and fast-paced gameplay, Micro Chess removes unnecessary complexity and focuses on what really matters: pure strategy, timing, and decision-making. It’s the perfect choice for players who want the essence of chess without long, time-consuming matches. Features Quick chess matches designed for mobile Smooth and responsive controls Clean and minimal board design Strategy-focused gameplay Perfect for short play sessions Easy to learn, hard to master 2000 Unique Levels Challenge yourself across a massive collection of 2000 levels. Each level offers a new situation, a new puzzle, and a new opportunity to improve your strategy. As you progress, the difficulty increases, testing your ability to plan ahead and adapt to different scenarios. Multiple Board Styles Customize your experience with 4 different textures. Choose the visual style that fits your mood and enjoy a fresh look while playing. Whether you prefer classic tones or more modern designs, Micro Chess lets you play your way. Shop & Rewards System Earn rewards as you play and use them in the shop to enhance your experience. With free money rewards available through gameplay, you can progress and unlock features without pressure. The game is designed to feel rewarding and fair, whether you play casually or more competitively. Clean Main Menu Experience Navigate easily through a simple and intuitive main menu. Jump into a match instantly, access your progress, explore the shop, or customize your game without confusion. Everything is designed to keep you focused on playing. Every move matters. Every match is a test of skill. Timing, positioning, and smart thinking will define your success. Micro Chess is more than just a chess game — it’s a fast, modern, and accessible way to enjoy strategy anytime, anywhere. Play Micro Chess and turn small moments into smart victories.

Screenshots

Colonies.io4 screens
Micro Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Micro Chess at 100% against Colonies.io's 50%. Micro Chess also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Colonies.io's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Micro Chess sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Colonies.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Micro Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Colonies.io's written reviews are positive against 100% of Micro Chess's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Colonies.io versus Micro Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColonies.ioMicro Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB213 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRocketship Studios LLPMETAVERSE DIJITAL TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Colonies.io

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Micro Chess

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Colonies.io

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Micro Chess

One-time6
  • Small Coin Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
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  • Medium Coin Pack$7.99
  • Large Coin Pack$14.99
  • Mega Coin Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Colonies.io free?
Colonies.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Micro Chess free?
Micro Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Colonies.io or Micro Chess?
Micro Chess is rated higher. Colonies.io averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Micro Chess averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Colonies.io or Micro Chess have ads?
Neither Colonies.io nor Micro Chess shows ads.

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