Comparison

Galactic Colonization vs Gather Inc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Galactic Colonization

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
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Discover the Universe with Galactic Colonization: Space X ------------------------------------------------------------ Prepare for a thrilling galaxy voyage through Saturn, Pluto, Neptune, and beyond. In this epic colonization game, you’ll pilot your spaceship through supernova bursts, space debris fields, and wormholes. Dodge obstacles like a true astronaut as you conquer missions across the cosmos. KEY FEATURES: ------------------------------------------------------------ • Gravity-based spaceship simulator with realistic aerospace physics • Upgrade your rocketship and skyrocket through planets like Mercury, Uranus, and Venus • Explore worlds from the Moon to intergalactic core planets and exoplanets • Avoid asteroids, satellites, space debris, pulsars, black holes, white holes, missiles, and more • Begin your journey with a Moon mission, just like Apollo • Offline mode available — fly your spaceship anytime, anywhere ~Embark on a Galaxy Voyage~ Colonize planets, terraform alien landscapes, and chart orbital trade routes to earn diamonds. Navigate nebula storms, jump through wormholes, and launch from Celestia bases with advanced upgrades. ~Join the Galactic Basic Fleet~ Face off in leaderboard challenges and rocketship games. Whether you're exploring planet discovery missions or avoiding asteroid clusters, prove yourself as the ultimate galactic guardian. ~Interstellar Exploration Awaits~ Investigate ancient ruins on Mars, pass solar flares near Prometheus stations, and uncover alien artifacts in the Skylight zone. From Orion’s belt to Poseidon’s rings, every solar journey counts. ~Download Galactic Colonization~ today and start your ultimate cosmic adventure. Explore, Survive, Colonize. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://x-dolla.games/xgalactic-privacy-policy/ https://x-dolla.games/xgalactic-termsconditions/

About

Gather Inc

Gather resources through various activities like chopping, fishing, and mining to upgrade your capabilities. Trade valuable items for powerful gear and recruit allies to enhance your progress. Defend your loot from nocturnal zombie threats.

Highlights
  • Resource gathering (chopping, fishing, mining)
  • Trading for gear
  • Pet adoption for bonuses
  • Crew recruitment
  • Zombie defense
  • Epic upgrades
Features
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Gather. Trade. Survive. Thrive! Chop, fish, mine, and explore your way to greatness! Whether you're harvesting everyday resources or hunting down rare treasures, every move gets you closer to epic upgrades. - Chop trees - or hire a lumberjack to do the hard work! - Collect crystals and trade them for legendary gear! - Reel in rare fish and exchange them for powerful upgrades! - Adopt a pet to boost your gathering power! - Recruit a crew to speed things up! But watch out…Zombies come out at night - and they’re after your loot!

Screenshots

Galactic Colonization4 screens
Gather Inc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Galactic Colonization at none against Gather Inc's shown. Galactic Colonization also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 63%). Gather Inc's advantage is ratings volume (177 vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Galactic Colonization sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gather Inc sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Galactic Colonization against 4.7 for Gather Inc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gather Inc has 177 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Galactic Colonization's written reviews are positive against 63% of Gather Inc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galactic Colonization ships an update every 3 weeks, Gather Inc fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Galactic Colonization versus Gather Inc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalactic ColonizationGather Inc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)4.7 (177 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better63.2% of reviews
Number of ratings9177 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB376 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperX Dolla GamesA Creative Endeavor

Customer experience

Galactic Colonization

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Gather Inc

All ratings177 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral21.1%
Negative15.8%

Bugs and requests

Galactic Colonization

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Gather Inc

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Camera issues when changing maps
  • Disappearing bridge
  • Inventory full preventing quest completion
  • Ticket purchases not working as intended
  • Lumber machine not functioning

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to mute music
  • Healing system
  • Restore purchase option

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Galactic Colonization

One-time10
  • Power Pull – 5x Super Magnets$0.49
  • Starter Pack – 100 Diamonds$0.99
  • Quick Continue – 3 Lives$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Mega Pull – 20x Super Magnets$1.99
  • Mission Boost – 5 Lives$2.99
  • Ultra Pull – 50x Super Magnets$3.99
  • Survival Boost – 10 Lives$4.49
  • Pro Pack – 500 Diamonds$4.90
  • Elite Pack – 1000 Diamonds$8.95
  • Ultimate Pack – 5000 Diamonds$39.99
13 purchases

Gather Inc

One-time13
  • Small Gem Pack$1.99
  • Big Gem Pack$3.99
  • Extra Item Slot$4.99
Show 10 more
  • Weekend Pack$5.99
  • Secret Chest$6.99
  • Premium Pass$6.99
  • Big Pack$6.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Exclusive Deal$9.99
  • Premium Pass Plus$9.99
  • Skip Its Pack$9.99
  • Mythic Mount$14.99
  • Weekend Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Galactic Colonization free?
Galactic Colonization is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gather Inc free?
Gather Inc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Galactic Colonization or Gather Inc?
Gather Inc is rated higher. Galactic Colonization averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Gather Inc averages 4.7 from 177 ratings.
Do Galactic Colonization or Gather Inc have ads?
Gather Inc shows ads; Galactic Colonization does not.
Which is updated more often, Galactic Colonization or Gather Inc?
Galactic Colonization ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gather Inc fortnightly. Most recently, Galactic Colonization was updated on July 23, 2026 and Gather Inc on September 20, 2026.

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