# Mobile Aquarium vs Galactic Colonies

The clearest difference is ads: Mobile Aquarium at none against Galactic Colonies's shown. Mobile Aquarium also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.6). Galactic Colonies's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (303 vs 13). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Aquarium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Galactic Colonies sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Mobile Aquarium against 4.4 for Galactic Colonies. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galactic Colonies has 303 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Mobile Aquarium's written reviews are positive against 70% of Galactic Colonies's.

Mobile Aquarium ships an update every 2 months, Galactic Colonies every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Aquarium | Galactic Colonies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-aquarium/id327755335/reviews) | **[4.4 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **303** |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **69.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TLogic.de](https://appshunter.io/developer/327755338) | [MetalPop, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885568833) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Aquarium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-aquarium/id327755335)

Create and manage a virtual aquarium, raising fish from babies to adults. Your care determines their survival and happiness, with options to name, color, and even dress them up. Enjoy a charming simulation with unique 2D graphics.

**Highlights:** Virtual fish raising and care, Customize fish names and colors, 2D pencil graphics, Realistic fish behavior simulation, Aquarium maintenance and feeding, Optional fish accessories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove-Ads-Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable fish colors
- 🐠 Fun virtual pet experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fish die too quickly
- 💰 Expensive to maintain fish
- 🙄 Rude messages when fish die
- 🔇 No music or sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on older devices
- Fish disappearing or getting stuck

**Requested features**

- More fish varieties and types
- Ability to decorate the aquarium
- Automatic feeding/cleaning options
- Notifications for fish status
- Ability to earn more money


### Galactic Colonies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237)

Explore a vast, procedurally generated galaxy and build thriving colonies on alien worlds. Manage resources, establish production lines, and research new technologies to expand your civilization. Discover diverse planets and ensure your colonists survive in challenging environments.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated universe exploration, Alien planet colonization, Technology research, Complex production pipelines, Colony ship upgrades, Diverse planet types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack Of Energy Cells | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star Racer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cold Steel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack Of Energy Cells | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skyward | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Doubled Planet Boost Time | $4.99 | one-time |
| Colonizer's Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| A Large Pack Of Energy Cells | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack Of Energy Cells | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly addictive and engaging
- 👍 Accessible for blind and visually impaired users
- 🎨 Great graphics and sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially with accessibility features
- 🔁 Repetitive and lacking variety in gameplay
- 💰 Unsustainable monetization model

**Reported bugs**

- Research projects getting stuck or going infinite
- Inability to connect buildings properly
- Inconsistent behavior of video rewards
- Crashes when trying to watch ads

**Requested features**

- Ability to relocate or remove buildings
- More varied mission objectives and planet types
- Improved navigation and map UI for accessibility
- Offline mode with background resource production


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Aquarium free?

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

### Is Galactic Colonies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Aquarium or Galactic Colonies?

Galactic Colonies is rated higher. Mobile Aquarium averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Galactic Colonies averages 4.4 from 303 ratings.

### Do Mobile Aquarium or Galactic Colonies have ads?

Galactic Colonies shows ads; Mobile Aquarium does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Aquarium or Galactic Colonies?

Mobile Aquarium ships an update every 2 months, and Galactic Colonies every 10 days. Most recently, Mobile Aquarium was updated on October 22, 2026 and Galactic Colonies on October 24, 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.*