# Destroy and Build vs Colony Master

Destroy and Build and Colony Master both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 20% of Destroy and Build's written reviews are positive against 6% of Colony Master's. Colony Master's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Destroy and Build sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Colony Master sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Destroy and Build holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 249 and 427 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Destroy and Build's written reviews are positive against 6% of Colony Master's.

Destroy and Build ships an update every 2 weeks, Colony Master every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Destroy and Build | Colony Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destroy-and-build/id6479628307/reviews)** | [4.5 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony-master/id6740081227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 249 | **427** |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 5.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) |

## What reviewers say

### Destroy and Build

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destroy-and-build/id6479628307)

Mine minerals to gather resources, then use them to reclaim land from the sea. Build and develop your own cities with engaging gameplay and impressive 3D graphics.

**Highlights:** Destroy minerals for resources, Reclaim land from the sea, Build and develop cities, Easy-to-play gameplay, Different challenges, 3D graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Ad Skip Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Ad Skip Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Ad Skip Bundle | $21.99 | one-time |


### 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 Destroy and Build free?

Destroy and Build is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colony Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Destroy and Build or Colony Master?

Destroy and Build is rated higher. Destroy and Build averages 4.7 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while Colony Master averages 4.5 from 427 ratings.

### Do Destroy and Build or Colony Master have ads?

Both Destroy and Build and Colony Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Destroy and Build or Colony Master?

Destroy and Build ships an update every 2 weeks, and Colony Master every 4 days. Most recently, Destroy and Build was updated on October 30, 2026 and Colony Master on October 22, 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.*