# Day Trader Challenge vs Galactic Colonization

The clearest difference is rating: Day Trader Challenge at 4.9 against Galactic Colonization's 4.5. Day Trader Challenge also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Galactic Colonization's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Day Trader Challenge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Galactic Colonization sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Day Trader Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Day Trader Challenge's written reviews are positive against 75% of Galactic Colonization's.

Day Trader Challenge ships an update every 3 months, Galactic Colonization every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Day Trader Challenge | Galactic Colonization |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-trader-challenge/id6476551646/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonization-space-x/id6479574502/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dean Cicoretti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727100728) | [X Dolla Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708256102) |

## What reviewers say

### Day Trader Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-trader-challenge/id6476551646)

Engage in a daily fantasy stock game where you build a lineup of stocks instead of players. Compete in challenges, climb the leaderboard, and aim for the top spot. It's a unique way to test your trading skills in a simulated environment.

**Highlights:** Build a stock lineup, Enter daily challenges, Compete on leaderboards, Simulated trading environment, Fantasy sports-style gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day Trader Challenge Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


### Galactic Colonization

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-colonization-space-x/id6479574502)

Pilot a spaceship through a dangerous galaxy, dodging obstacles and exploring planets. Upgrade your rocket, colonize worlds, and compete in leaderboard challenges. Embark on an epic cosmic adventure.

**Highlights:** Gravity-based spaceship simulator, Rocketship upgrades and exploration, Colonize planets and terraform landscapes, Dodge various space obstacles, Offline mode available, Leaderboard challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power Pull – 5x Super Magnets | $0.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack – 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quick Continue – 3 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pull – 20x Super Magnets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mission Boost – 5 Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pull – 50x Super Magnets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Survival Boost – 10 Lives | $4.49 | one-time |
| Pro Pack – 500 Diamonds | $4.90 | one-time |
| Elite Pack – 1000 Diamonds | $8.95 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack – 5000 Diamonds | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Day Trader Challenge free?

Day Trader Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Galactic Colonization free?

Galactic Colonization is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Day Trader Challenge or Galactic Colonization?

Day Trader Challenge is rated higher. Day Trader Challenge averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Galactic Colonization averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Day Trader Challenge or Galactic Colonization have ads?

Neither Day Trader Challenge nor Galactic Colonization shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Day Trader Challenge or Galactic Colonization?

Day Trader Challenge ships an update every 3 months, and Galactic Colonization every 3 weeks. Most recently, Day Trader Challenge was updated on October 24, 2026 and Galactic Colonization on October 24, 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.*