Comparison

Springs'nThingsLite vs Colonize

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

Head to head
About

Springs'nThingsLite

Explore physics simulations with a moveable ball and adjustable springs. Experiment with gravity, damping, and motion responses to touch and device tilting. Offers a fun and educational experience for understanding dynamic systems.

Highlights
  • Adjustable spring length and stiffness
  • Simulate up to 4 springs
  • Transform springs into fixed springs or pendulums
  • Respond to tilt and shake motions
  • Adjustable gravity and damping
  • Accurate physics simulation
Features
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Springs'nThings - Version 1.8 Both Physics and Fun Springs ‘n Things is an entertaining demonstration application and educational display for the iPhone/iPad. It simulates the dynamics of up to four springs connected to a moveable ball. Touch, drag and release the ball to see it bounce around. The length and stiffness of the springs can be individually adjusted. One of the springs can be transformed into a fixed spring or a pendulum. The ball can be made to respond to the tilting and shaking motions of the iPhone/iPad. The motion of the ball can be perpetual or it can be slowed by spring resistance by viscous damping as if it were moving in air or water. Bounces forever 0-4 springs Air, water or vacuum viscosity - upgrade to fully adjustable Turn gravity on or off - shake and tilt sensitive Real computer simulation accurate to 1% Upgrade to: ---- 10 springs ---- adjustable viscosity ---- adjustable mass and spring resistance Screen shots below: 1) 4 springs 2) a pendulum and a spring 3) modify mass/viscosity screen showing a pendulum 4) modify springs screen showing a fixed spring 5) full screen with a fixed spring and 3 additional springs

About

Colonize

Build and upgrade a space colony in this idle clicker game. Advance through ages, unlock buildings, and collect energy to save humanity. Explore planets and enjoy a relaxing soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Tap to collect energy
  • Upgrade and expand colony
  • Build and upgrade buildings
  • Explore futuristic planets
  • Offline idle earnings
  • Relaxing soundtrack
  • Stunning 3D graphics
Features
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Upgrade and build your space colony in this vast campaign idle clicker game. To save humanity you need to reach the end of the galaxy. Grow your energy by unlocking buildings and upgrade your creations. Enjoy the relaxing soundtrack and try to get to the end of human colonization. Go visit earth, the moon, mars and even more space age planets! Build your futuristic human colonization. Can you lead humanity through the ages by building your colony? What kind of futuristic planets can you discover? Awe at the full 3d galaxy environment. GAME FEATURES • Collect energy by tapping! • Expand your colony by upgrading • Build buildings on you planet • Upgrade buildings • Use special items • Upgrade your items • A visual stunning experience • Amazing 3d graphics • No internet connection needed • Offline idle earnings • Earn rewards for your upgrades! Easy and simple gameplay • Simple ways to upgrade and unlock to progress • Age up by clicking the age up button! • Collect free coins to spend for upgrades and items Download Idle World Space Adventure now!

Screenshots

Springs'nThingsLite1 screens
Colonize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Colonize at none against Springs'nThingsLite's 1. Colonize also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). Springs'nThingsLite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 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. Springs'nThingsLite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Colonize asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Springs'nThingsLite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colonize has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Springs'nThingsLite's written reviews are positive against 40% of Colonize's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Springs'nThingsLite ships an update every 38 months, Colonize every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Springs'nThingsLite versus Colonize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprings'nThingsLiteColonize
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter KramerJob Van Wijngaarden

Customer experience

Springs'nThingsLite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Colonize

All ratings25 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Springs'nThingsLite

One-time1
  • upgrade to 10 springs and adjustable parameters$1.99
None

Colonize

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Springs'nThingsLite free?
Springs'nThingsLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Colonize free?
Colonize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Springs'nThingsLite or Colonize?
Springs'nThingsLite is rated higher. Springs'nThingsLite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Colonize averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.
Do Springs'nThingsLite or Colonize have ads?
Colonize shows ads; Springs'nThingsLite does not.
Which is updated more often, Springs'nThingsLite or Colonize?
Springs'nThingsLite ships an update every 38 months, and Colonize every 5 months. Most recently, Springs'nThingsLite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Colonize on November 3, 2026.

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