# Colony Jam vs Bus Trouble

The clearest difference is update cadence: Colony Jam at every 3 days against Bus Trouble's monthly. Colony Jam also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colony Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bus Trouble sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Colony Jam against 4.8 for Bus Trouble. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 96 respectively.

Colony Jam ships an update every 3 days, Bus Trouble monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colony Jam | Bus Trouble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony-jam/id6782826050/reviews) | **[4.8 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-trouble/id6800372553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 395 MB | 416 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RUFF GAMES OYUN YAZILIM VE PAZARLAMA ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560677927) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Colony Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony-jam/id6782826050)

Guide colorful ants to their matching nests by planning each move carefully. Avoid obstacles and the waiting area to complete each level. Enjoy simple, satisfying puzzle gameplay with color-matching challenges.

**Highlights:** Color-matching ant sorting, Obstacle avoidance, Level-based progression, Simple puzzle gameplay, Smooth animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |


### Bus Trouble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-trouble/id6800372553)

Guide colorful buses to their matching gates in this engaging puzzle adventure. Use intuitive drag-and-move mechanics to navigate tricky paths and crowded spaces before time runs out. Test your strategy and puzzle-solving skills across increasingly challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Drag and move buses, Color-coded matching, Timed challenges, Challenging puzzle levels, Intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Boost Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colony Jam free?

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

### Is Bus Trouble free?

Bus Trouble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Colony Jam or Bus Trouble?

Bus Trouble is rated higher. Colony Jam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Bus Trouble averages 4.8 from 96 ratings.

### Do Colony Jam or Bus Trouble have ads?

Both Colony Jam and Bus Trouble show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colony Jam or Bus Trouble?

Colony Jam ships an update every 3 days, and Bus Trouble monthly. Most recently, Colony Jam was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bus Trouble on October 24, 2026.

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