# Colonist.io vs Quad Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quad Clock at 100% against Colonist.io's 22%. Quad Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Colonist.io's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 1) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Quad Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colonist.io has 4.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Colonist.io's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quad Clock's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colonist.io | Quad Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonistio-catan-inspired/id6444831129/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quad-clock-4-player-timer/id6747925687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colonist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805063930) | [John Robert Herrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716399629) |

## What reviewers say

### Colonist.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonistio-catan-inspired/id6444831129)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Strategy, #210 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Engage in a competitive multiplayer strategy game where you build settlements and expand your territory. Master simple rules with deep gameplay through strategy, planning, and negotiation. Compete against friends, bots, or climb leaderboards in ranked modes.

**Highlights:** Build settlements, Expand territory, Multiplayer competition, Strategy and negotiation, Ranked leaderboards, Custom maps and expansions, Player customization

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great Catan experience
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🤝 Fun to play with friends
- 💰 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Dice rolls are biased and unrealistic
- 🔋 Battery-draining
- 🔒 Questionable algorithm and randomness
- 👎 Frequent crashes and disconnects
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Dice rolls are predictable and favor certain players
- Frequent crashes and disconnects during games
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- UI elements not scaling properly on smaller screens
- Inability to rejoin games after disconnects

**Requested features**

- Improve dice algorithm to be more random
- Add offline/single-player mode
- Improve UI and user experience
- Provide more customization options
- Improve stability and reduce crashes


### Quad Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quad-clock-4-player-timer/id6747925687)

This app provides a straightforward chess clock for multiplayer games, supporting 2 to 4 players. It offers two distinct timing modes: delay and increment, with a clean interface designed for speed and clarity. Enjoy fair and focused gameplay without any distractions.

**Highlights:** Supports 2-4 players, Delay timing mode, Increment timing mode, Lightweight interface, No ads, No accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colonist.io free?

Colonist.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Quad Clock free?

Quad Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Colonist.io or Quad Clock?

Quad Clock is rated higher. Colonist.io averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Quad Clock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Colonist.io or Quad Clock have ads?

Colonist.io shows ads; Quad Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Colonist.io or Quad Clock?

Colonist.io ships an update every 2 months, and Quad Clock every 2 months. Most recently, Colonist.io was updated on October 25, 2026 and Quad Clock on October 12, 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.*