# Companions vs Galactic Colonies

The clearest difference is ads: Companions at none against Galactic Colonies's shown. Companions also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (82% vs 70%). Galactic Colonies's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (303 vs 13). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Companions sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Galactic Colonies sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Companions holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. 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 point the same way: 82% of Companions's written reviews are positive against 70% of Galactic Colonies's.

Companions ships an update every 3 months, Galactic Colonies every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Companions | Galactic Colonies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/companions/id418974698/reviews)** | [4.4 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonies/id1240422237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **303** |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smuttlewerk Interactive UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/418974701) | [MetalPop, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/885568833) |

## What reviewers say

### Companions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/companions/id418974698)

Embark on an epic campaign in this old-school dungeon crawler. Lead four companions through a world threatened by darkness, utilizing diverse classes, skills, and tactical combat. With a deep storyline and endless replayability, prepare for challenging battles and a rich adventure.

**Highlights:** 10+ hour campaign, Multiple party combinations, Endless replayability, 3 classes per race, 40+ skills, Gather 100+ items, Tactical pause

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Ur-Steel | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Ur-Steel | $1.99 | one-time |
| 35 Ur-Steel | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 Ur-Steel | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Deep tactical combat system with strategic pause mechanic
- 📖 Engaging story with humor and character development
- 🎨 Quality graphics and visual presentation
- 👥 Unique multi-character control with diverse class options
- ⚔️ Challenging gameplay that rewards careful planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Awkward and fiddly touch controls
- 📱 Difficult multi-character management during combat
- ⏱️ Restrictive tactical pause timer creates frustration
- 🗺️ Limited camera/map controls and no minimap
- 🐢 Slow character movement through dungeons

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or when party members die
- Freezing at loading screen on iPad 2
- Characters unable to interact with destructible objects in certain rooms
- Characters getting stuck during pathfinding
- Mages unable to cast area spells in some situations

**Requested features**

- Minimap or map overview feature
- Single-finger screen panning instead of two-finger requirement
- Turn-based mode option for combat
- Group movement and formation commands
- Longer or unlimited tactical pause timer


### 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 Companions free?

Companions 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, Companions or Galactic Colonies?

Companions is rated higher. Companions averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Galactic Colonies averages 4.4 from 303 ratings.

### Do Companions or Galactic Colonies have ads?

Galactic Colonies shows ads; Companions does not.

### Which is updated more often, Companions or Galactic Colonies?

Companions ships an update every 3 months, and Galactic Colonies every 10 days. Most recently, Companions 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.*