# Colony Attack vs Stellar Patrol Space Combat

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stellar Patrol Space Combat at weekly against Colony Attack's every 3 months. Stellar Patrol Space Combat also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Colony Attack's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (205 vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colony Attack sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Stellar Patrol Space Combat sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Colony Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colony Attack has 205 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Colony Attack's written reviews are positive against 67% of Stellar Patrol Space Combat's.

Colony Attack ships an update every 3 months, Stellar Patrol Space Combat weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colony Attack | Stellar Patrol Space Combat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony-attack/id551555854/reviews)** | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-patrol-space-combat/id1407894827/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Geek Beach](https://appshunter.io/developer/392913144) | [greg brady](https://appshunter.io/developer/867814192) |

## What reviewers say

### Colony Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony-attack/id551555854)

Build and command your own space colony, construct a powerful fleet, and engage in epic interstellar warfare. Explore a vast universe, battle pirates or other players, and forge alliances to achieve galactic dominance.

**Highlights:** Build spaceships, Develop colony buildings, Attack player and AI planets, Research new technologies, Explore the universe, Form alliances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Nanites | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Nanites | $2.99 | one-time |
| Elite | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Nanites | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Nanites | $19.99 | one-time |
| Speed Bundle | $28.99 | one-time |
| Massive Nanites | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 👍 Nostalgic feel
- 🚀 Engaging battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Lack of updates and new content
- 🐛 Imbalanced gameplay
- 🐛 Difficult for new players to progress
- 🐛 Repetitive and grindy

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent chat functionality
- Incorrect resource/time calculations

**Requested features**

- More ship variety and customization
- Improved battle mechanics and tactics
- Ability to protect/bank ships
- Expanded galaxy and exploration
- Better balancing between players


### Stellar Patrol Space Combat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-patrol-space-combat/id1407894827)

Embark on a retro space simulation adventure to liberate the galaxy from invaders. Battle enemies, upgrade your ship and weapons, and explore a vast universe with numerous planets and bases. Your actions will shape your reputation and determine the fate of the free galaxy.

**Highlights:** Galaxy-wide combat against invaders, Ship and weapon upgrades, Explore 39+ star systems and 200+ planets, Mine asteroids and trade with planets, Pilot various ship types, Reputation system and achievements, Open galaxy exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Turn off ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Crystals | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Crystals | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Crystals | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Crystals | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colony Attack free?

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

### Is Stellar Patrol Space Combat free?

Stellar Patrol Space Combat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Colony Attack or Stellar Patrol Space Combat?

Colony Attack is rated higher. Colony Attack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Stellar Patrol Space Combat averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Colony Attack or Stellar Patrol Space Combat have ads?

Neither Colony Attack nor Stellar Patrol Space Combat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colony Attack or Stellar Patrol Space Combat?

Colony Attack ships an update every 3 months, and Stellar Patrol Space Combat weekly. Most recently, Colony Attack was updated on July 18, 2026 and Stellar Patrol Space Combat on September 8, 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.*