Colonies at War vs Territorial.io
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Colonies at War
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.
- 19th-century colonial setting
- Build and command armies
- Naval warfare and sea control
- Choose from 28 nations
- Conquer territories
- Form alliances
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Colonies at War is a game set in the 19th century during the rush by colonial powers to colonize the known world. It's a game of building armies and crushing enemies. Pick one of the 28 nations available, look for the best lands nearby, then send in your armies to conquer them. Make allies of your friends, and war on your enemies. Build your navies to control the seas and become the greatest nation in history.
Territorial.io
Engage in real-time online strategy battles to conquer land and expand your empire. Compete against players worldwide in solo or team modes across diverse maps. Master simple yet deep mechanics to achieve territorial supremacy.
- Real-time multiplayer battles
- Solo and team modes
- Simple but deep mechanics
- Diverse maps
- Customizable gameplay
- Offline mode against bots
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Territorial.io – Conquer, Expand, and Dominate the World! Territorial.io is a fast-paced online strategy game where you compete against players from around the world to claim land, expand your empire, and become the dominant force on the map. Whether you're playing solo or with friends, every game is a fresh battle for territorial supremacy. Features: • Real-Time Multiplayer Battles: Fight against up to 500 players on massive maps. Outmaneuver opponents and take control of key regions. • Solo & Team Modes: Play free-for-all, team-based battles, or cooperative matches with friends and allies. • Simple but Deep Mechanics: Grow your territory by managing resources, balancing aggression and defense, and timing your attacks wisely. • Diverse Maps: Conquer countries, continents, or entire custom maps. From Europe to world maps to community-made creations, no two games are the same. • Customizable Gameplay: Choose your name, flag, and strategy. Show off your identity and outsmart your enemies. • Offline Mode: Practice against bots when you're offline or just want a more relaxed game. Why Players Love Territorial.io: • Addictive and quick-to-learn gameplay with strategic depth • Minimalist design focused on performance and clarity • No pay-to-win — pure skill and tactics decide the victor • Active player base and global leaderboard Do you have what it takes to conquer the world? Download now and prove it in Territorial.io.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Colonies at War at 4.6 against Territorial.io's 3.6. Colonies at War also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 52%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Territorial.io's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Colonies at War sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Territorial.io asks for nothing beyond the download.
Colonies at War holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Colonies at War's written reviews are positive against 52% of Territorial.io's.
Colonies at War ships an update fortnightly, Territorial.io every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | Colonies at War | Territorial.io |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.8K ratings) — better | 3.6 (1.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews — better | 52.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K — better | 1.9K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 344 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | wombi pty ltd | David Tschacher |
Customer experience
Colonies at War
Territorial.io
User reviews
Colonies at War
From 3.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique scenarios
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 👍 Excellent strategy elements
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics
- 🔍 Confusing tutorials
- 🔍 Unstable diplomacy system
- 🔍 Imbalanced AI behavior
Territorial.io
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand
- 🌐 Variety of maps and modes
- 🎨 Customizable countries
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔄 Lack of balance and fairness
- 💬 Poor communication and moderation
- ⚠️ Intentional sabotage by players
Bugs and requests
Colonies at War
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes after turns
- Movement and combat issues
- Incorrect troop/unit behavior
- Persistent save data problems
Requested features
6 requests- Multiplayer mode
- More historical scenarios
- Improved diplomacy system
- Customizable game modes
- Expanded unit variety
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- Detailed statistics and analytics
Territorial.io
Reported bugs
4 issues- White/black screen on launch
- Orientation issues and screen zooming
- Unresponsive controls and UI
- Connectivity and lag problems
Requested features
5 requests- Longer character names
- Improved alliance system
- Tactical options like retreating
- Diplomacy features (treaties, trade)
- Spectator mode to watch AI battles
In-app purchases
Colonies at War
- Purchase 10 random contracts.$3.99
- Buy 2,500 credits$3.99
- Buy Full Game$5.99
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- Purchase 30 random contracts.$7.99
- Buy 8,000 credits$7.99
Territorial.io
No in-app purchases
Questions
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