# Colony Attack vs Gravity Evolved

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gravity Evolved at none against Colony Attack's 7. Gravity Evolved also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colony Attack sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Gravity Evolved asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gravity Evolved holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gravity Evolved has 1K ratings behind it against 205, 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 93% of Gravity Evolved's.

Colony Attack ships an update every 3 months, Gravity Evolved monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colony Attack | Gravity Evolved |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony-attack/id551555854/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-evolved/id627359405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 205 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geek Beach](https://appshunter.io/developer/392913144) | [Loko Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/382787869) |

## 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


### Gravity Evolved

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-evolved/id627359405)

Command your own solar system, creating planets and constructing weapons to engage in epic galactic battles. Explore endless levels in Battle Mode or unleash your creativity in Sandbox Mode with realistic physics.

**Highlights:** Galactic control, Planet creation and upgrade, 45 upgradeable weapon types, Battle Mode with endless levels, Sandbox Mode for creative play, Realistic physics engine, Player-created battle systems

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colony Attack free?

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

### Is Gravity Evolved free?

Gravity Evolved is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Colony Attack or Gravity Evolved?

Gravity Evolved is rated higher. Colony Attack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Gravity Evolved averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Colony Attack or Gravity Evolved have ads?

Neither Colony Attack nor Gravity Evolved shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colony Attack or Gravity Evolved?

Colony Attack ships an update every 3 months, and Gravity Evolved monthly. Most recently, Colony Attack was updated on October 7, 2026 and Gravity Evolved on October 11, 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.*