# Parking Star 2 vs Colonies at War

The clearest difference is rating: Colonies at War at 4.6 against Parking Star 2's 4.0. Colonies at War also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 40%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 32 months). Parking Star 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parking Star 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Colonies at War sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Colonies at War holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colonies at War has 3.8K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Parking Star 2's written reviews are positive against 76% of Colonies at War's.

Parking Star 2 ships an update every 32 months, Colonies at War fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parking Star 2 | Colonies at War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parking-star-2/id560995079/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonies-at-war/id1552800366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.2% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 362 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [悦 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/326125633) | [wombi pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259294641) |

## What reviewers say

### Parking Star 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parking-star-2/id560995079)

Experience realistic parking challenges in iconic global cities. Choose from multiple vehicles, upgrade their performance, and compete with players worldwide in thrilling multiplayer modes. Enjoy new levels and a fresh gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Global city levels (Beijing, Dubai, Paris, Tokyo, New York), 40 diverse maps, Wi-Fi multiplayer mode, Multiple vehicle types with unique abilities, Vehicle upgrades (power, color, performance), Replay unlocked levels

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hummer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ferrari | $0.99 | one-time |
| 65 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 175 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 370 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |


### Colonies at War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonies-at-war/id1552800366)

Engage in a 19th-century global conquest by building armies and navies. Choose from 28 nations, expand your territory through strategic warfare, and forge alliances to dominate the world stage.

**Highlights:** 19th-century colonial setting, Build and command armies, Naval warfare and sea control, Choose from 28 nations, Conquer territories, Form alliances

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 10 random contracts. | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2,500 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 30 random contracts. | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy 8,000 credits | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique scenarios
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 👍 Excellent strategy elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics
- 🔍 Confusing tutorials
- 🔍 Unstable diplomacy system
- 🔍 Imbalanced AI behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after turns
- Movement and combat issues
- Incorrect troop/unit behavior
- Persistent save data problems

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More historical scenarios
- Improved diplomacy system
- Customizable game modes
- Expanded unit variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parking Star 2 free?

Parking Star 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colonies at War free?

Colonies at War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Parking Star 2 or Colonies at War?

Colonies at War is rated higher. Parking Star 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Colonies at War averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Parking Star 2 or Colonies at War have ads?

Colonies at War shows ads; Parking Star 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parking Star 2 or Colonies at War?

Parking Star 2 ships an update every 32 months, and Colonies at War fortnightly. Most recently, Parking Star 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Colonies at War on October 27, 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.*