# Space Colony! vs Idle Space Industry

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Colony! at none against Idle Space Industry's 14. Idle Space Industry's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Space Industry sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Space Colony! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Space Industry holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Space Industry has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Space Colony!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Idle Space Industry's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Colony! | Idle Space Industry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-colony/id6443548368/reviews) | **[4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-industry/id6446247808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NoBrain Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451233848) | [WaffleStack Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523413949) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Colony!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-colony/id6443548368)

Develop a thriving colony on a new planet using various resources and tools. Explore space and expand your reach. This idle game offers a strategic experience for aspiring space pioneers.

**Highlights:** Resource management, Colony development, Space exploration, Vehicle and robot construction, Idle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Space Industry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-industry/id6446247808)

Build an intergalactic mining empire by establishing trade routes, gathering resources, and researching advancements. Conquer space, manage your fleet, and exploit new planets to become the ultimate space tycoon. Contribute to a shared Galactic Tithe for bonuses and upgrades.

**Highlights:** Establish trade routes, Gather and manage resources, Craft and research advancements, Build and upgrade mothership, Discover and exploit new planets, Contribute to Galactic Tithe

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 225 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| New Player Sale | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Colony! free?

Space Colony! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Space Industry free?

Idle Space Industry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Colony! or Idle Space Industry?

Idle Space Industry is rated higher. Space Colony! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Idle Space Industry averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do Space Colony! or Idle Space Industry have ads?

Both Space Colony! and Idle Space Industry show ads.

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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.*