# Pendulum Master vs Colony Master

The clearest difference is rating: Colony Master at 4.5 against Pendulum Master's 3.0. Colony Master also leads on ratings volume (340 vs 1). Pendulum Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colony Master sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Pendulum Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Colony Master holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colony Master has 340 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Pendulum Master's written reviews are positive against 6% of Colony Master's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pendulum Master | Colony Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendulum-master/id6443580401/reviews) | **[4.5 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony-master/id6740081227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **340** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **5.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bahadir Yerdelen](https://appshunter.io/developer/399810241) | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) |

## What reviewers say

### Pendulum Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendulum-master/id6443580401)

Create and accelerate swinging balls to witness their mesmerizing motion. Experience the visual appeal of pendulums in this unique simulation.

**Highlights:** Create swinging balls, Accelerate ball speed, Observe pendulum motion, Visual simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Colony Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony-master/id6740081227)

Manage an ant colony by adding new ants, merging them to improve efficiency, and directing them to gather food. Tap to accelerate their actions and clear obstacles.

**Highlights:** Add new ants, Merge ants, Increase ant speed, Gather food, Destroy obstacles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kickstart Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tickets! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Manager | $2.99 | one-time |
| Engineer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Fountain Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Financier | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big Deal Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Royal Treasury Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Trove Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets & No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big Vault Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Big Chest Treasure | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Potential for a good game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads
- 🕰️ Forced ads every few seconds
- 🕹️ Boring and repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Attempts to monetize heavily

**Reported bugs**

- Ads cannot be skipped or disabled
- Game crashes or becomes unplayable due to ads

**Requested features**

- Remove forced ads
- Improve gameplay to make it more engaging


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pendulum Master free?

Pendulum Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Colony Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pendulum Master or Colony Master?

Colony Master is rated higher. Pendulum Master averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Colony Master averages 4.5 from 340 ratings.

### Do Pendulum Master or Colony Master have ads?

Colony Master shows ads; Pendulum Master does not.

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