Comparison

Colonies at War vs Patch the road

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 19th-century colonial setting
  • Build and command armies
  • Naval warfare and sea control
  • Choose from 28 nations
  • Conquer territories
  • Form alliances
Features
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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.

About

Patch the road

Features
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"In Patch the Road, you drive through colorful streets filled with holes and cracks. Your job is to rotate the right shape and patch the road perfectly! The smoother the drive, the higher your score. But stay sharp… one wrong patch, and it’s game over! Features -Vibrant Low-Poly World: Explore a cheerful city full of character. -Unlock New Vehicles: Reach a high score of 300 to unlock a brand-new car! -Fun & Educational: Improves focus, timing, and spatial reasoning while you play. -Simple Yet Addictive: Tap, rotate, and patch, easy to play, hard to master. -Catchy Soundtrack: Patch roads to the rhythm of upbeat tunes! Learn to think fast, rotate smart, and keep the city running smoothly. So buckle up, and Patch the Road! "

Screenshots

Colonies at War4 screens
Patch the road4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Patch the road at none against Colonies at War's 5. Patch the road also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Colonies at War sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Patch the road asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Colonies at War versus Patch the road: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColonies at WarPatch the road
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size344 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwombi pty ltdNovende LTD

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

Patch the road

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Colonies at War

One-time5
  • 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
None

Patch the road

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Colonies at War free?
Colonies at War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patch the road free?
Patch the road is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Colonies at War or Patch the road have ads?
Colonies at War shows ads; Patch the road does not.

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