# SpaceBoard vs Colonize

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Colonize at 57% against SpaceBoard's 0%. Colonize also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (146 vs 5). SpaceBoard's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpaceBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Colonize sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Colonize holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colonize has 146 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SpaceBoard's written reviews are positive against 57% of Colonize's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceBoard | Colonize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceboard/id513360207/reviews) | **[4.4 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonize-transport-tycoon/id1518807068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **146** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kerem yokuva](https://appshunter.io/developer/499612704) | [Maksim Olegovich Zakopailov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518807067) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceboard/id513360207)

Navigate challenging mazes and find your way out. This game features 20 levels with a star-based ranking system and a switchable camera for different viewing perspectives.

**Highlights:** 20 challenging maze levels, Star-based ranking system, Switchable camera (perspective/plan view), Brain-challenging gameplay, Exit-finding objective

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpaceBoard GoPro | $1.99 | one-time |


### Colonize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonize-transport-tycoon/id1518807068)

Build and manage a space colony's transport network on a distant planet. This relaxing simulator offers real-time goods transportation without timers, allowing you to explore biomes and develop unique vehicles. Immerse yourself in a unique setting with an unforgettable soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Build global transportation network, Develop colony buildings, Manage unique vehicles, Explore planet biomes, Resource-based construction, Real-time transport

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Banks 100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic | $3.99 | one-time |
| Parts package 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Banks 270 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Liquid autopilot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Transport for all resources | $7.99 | one-time |
| Driver | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Advanced pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging strategy and resource management gameplay
- 🎨 Attractive cute visual design and aesthetics
- 🎵 Beautiful and relaxing music
- 💰 No mandatory ads or aggressive monetization
- 🧩 Complex supply chain puzzle mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Game progression blocked at specific levels (19, 20, 26, 33)
- ⏳ Extremely long wait times for resource production
- 🔄 Repetitive and tedious gameplay loop
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app stability issues
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain even in background

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or during loading screen
- Progress loss after app crashes
- Vehicles not appearing after garage upgrades
- Premium vehicle purchases not received despite payment
- Deliveries not working in background mode after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to build vertical/north-south roads and diagonal paths
- Zoom out further to see the full map
- Upgrade factories to hold more resources before shipping
- Color-coded roads for tracking upgrades
- Daily login rewards and better reward system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceBoard free?

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

### Is Colonize free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpaceBoard or Colonize?

Colonize is rated higher. SpaceBoard averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Colonize averages 4.4 from 146 ratings.

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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.*