Comparison

DomiNations vs Colonies at War

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

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About

DomiNations

Build a thriving empire from ancient times to the modern era. Command armies, research technologies, and engage in real-time strategy battles against other players. Conquer the world through warfare and strategic development.

Highlights
  • Build and upgrade your empire through historical ages
  • Command armies in real-time strategy battles
  • Research new technologies and unlock advanced weaponry
  • Choose from diverse historical civilizations
  • Build Wonders of the World
  • Engage in PvP combat and World War events
Features
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Wage war and battle for total world domination in DomiNations. Enter an age of empires as you travel through different eras of history. From the beginnings of the world to the modern age, you’ll need to fight for dominance and secure your empire’s safety. Bring your army to life in real-time strategy games that pit you against your foes across every age of history. Empires begin as an early settlement that grows through the ages, from the dawn of history to the modern era. Develop, craft and master strategies at the University. Study under history’s greats or explore the new University Hall to enhance your approach to world domination. Build Wonders of the World and dominate battles with high-tech fighter jets from the modern era. Build your base and strengthen your defenses with the Council with new Councilors and Artifacts to give your army the edge in battle. Build your base, grow your army, and test your strategy against other players in PvP combat. Conquer the globe in World War and take home the spoils of war in DomiNations. REAL TIME STRATEGY GAMES INTERTWINED WITH WORLD HISTORY • Strategy games with fun limited-time goals based on actual events from history. • Collect rare rewards to help your Nation advance so they can conquer the world! • Upgrade your base and your army with every age. • Work alongside leaders like Leonardo Da Vinci, Cleopatra, King Sejong, and more. BUILD AN EMPIRE & LEAD AN ARMY • Build a base, starting with a small civilization and grow it into a thriving metropolis. • Expand your kingdom and defend your nation in the age of war. • Choose one of the great civilizations from history like the Romans, British, Chinese, French, Germans, Japanese, Koreans and Greeks. • Build historic Wonders of the World, including landmarks like the Pyramids of Egypt and the Roman Colosseum. • Upgrade your base as you advance through history, tackling historic battle campaigns to collect important resources. • Resource management through the mechanics of war. Lead your army through battles for untold wealth and total world domination. WAR SIMULATION GAMES: BATTLE THROUGH THE ERAS • Simulation games allow you to build an army and lead a colony of early hunters and gatherers on their conquest through the ages from the dawn of civilization to the modern era. • Conquer the world as one of 8 fearsome Nations on its journey through time. • Battle your enemies and take over cities for huge bunches of loot! DISCOVER NEW TECHNOLOGIES • Research civilizations, new materials, invent advanced weaponry and develop trade to grow a bustling economy. • Level up through scientific discovery. • Reinforce your troops with better equipment, upgrade your buildings and town center with modern materials. • The path to victory is your own. Collect special cosmetic weaponry, armor and color schemes to customize your own Commanders, with a brand new customization system. Showcase your style and strike fear in your enemies. PVP BATTLES IN STRATEGIC WAR GAMES • PVP combat awaits. Take on foes one-on-one in battles for greatness. • Multiplayer war allows you to team up with other skilled rulers and forge an Alliance. • Unleash your unique battle strategy to outwit and outlast your opponents in 50-on-50 Alliance warfare. • Resource management through the mechanics of war. Battle for untold wealth and total world domination. Application Permission Usage Notice: We request access permissions to provide services as below • Device ID & phone calls: Identifies the relationship between device & base • Read, write on external storage: Capturing screenshots shared with customer service team Privacy Policy: https://bighugegames.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://bighugegames.com/terms-of-use/a

About

Colonies at War

Engage in a 19th-century global conquest by building armies and navies. Choose from 28 nations, expand your territory through strategic warfare, and forge alliances to dominate the world stage.

Highlights
  • 19th-century colonial setting
  • Build and command armies
  • Naval warfare and sea control
  • Choose from 28 nations
  • Conquer territories
  • Form alliances
Features
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Colonies at War is a game set in the 19th century during the rush by colonial powers to colonize the known world. It's a game of building armies and crushing enemies. Pick one of the 28 nations available, look for the best lands nearby, then send in your armies to conquer them. Make allies of your friends, and war on your enemies. Build your navies to control the seas and become the greatest nation in history.

Screenshots

DomiNations4 screens
Colonies at War4 screens

Verdict

The call

DomiNations and Colonies at War both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Colonies at War's written reviews are positive against 52% of DomiNations's. Colonies at War also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). DomiNations's advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 3.7K) and chart position (#168 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads 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. DomiNations sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Colonies at War sells 5 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 — 4.5 for DomiNations against 4.6 for Colonies at War. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DomiNations has 39K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of DomiNations's written reviews are positive against 76% of Colonies at War's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DomiNations ships an update every 2 weeks, Colonies at War weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
DomiNations versus Colonies at War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDomiNationsColonies at War
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (39K ratings)4.6 (3.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews76.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39K — better3.7K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#168 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size293 MB346 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSecretNewCo, Inc.wombi pty ltd

Customer experience

DomiNations

All ratings39,044 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews2,464 reviews
Positive52.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative37.3%

Colonies at War

All ratings3,732 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews504 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative14.9%

User reviews

DomiNations

From 39K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome game since 2016
  • 👍 Can compete without paying
  • 💡 Helpful Discord community
  • 🚀 Developers improve bugs/glitches

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🕰️ Extremely long upgrade times
  • 💰 Game is pay-to-win
  • 🤖 Poor troop AI and battle mechanics
  • 🔒 Terrible customer support

Colonies at War

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Unique scenarios
  • 👍 Challenging but fun
  • 👍 Excellent strategy elements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Unclear mechanics
  • 🔍 Confusing tutorials
  • 🔍 Unstable diplomacy system
  • 🔍 Imbalanced AI behavior

Bugs and requests

DomiNations

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Replays don't match actual attacks
  • Disappearing/lost troops after crashes
  • Incorrect age/building information
  • Free crowns not awarded properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow rotating/centering buildings
  • Add more nations to choose from
  • Improve matchmaking and defense balance
  • Reduce upgrade/training times
  • Add ability to test own defenses

Colonies at War

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes after turns
  • Movement and combat issues
  • Incorrect troop/unit behavior
  • Persistent save data problems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More historical scenarios
  • Improved diplomacy system
  • Customizable game modes
  • Expanded unit variety
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  • Detailed statistics and analytics

In-app purchases

13 purchases

DomiNations

One-time13
  • Sale Purchase Tier 1 Type C$0.99
  • Sale Purchase Tier 2 Type A$1.99
  • Sale Purchase Tier 4 Type D$3.99
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  • Pile of Crowns$4.99
  • Sale 5$4.99
  • Sale 6$5.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Stack of Crowns$9.99
  • Sale Purchase Tier 10 Type A$9.99
  • Sale 15$14.99
  • Mound of Crowns$19.99
  • Plethora of Crowns$49.99
  • Mountain of Crowns$99.99
5 purchases

Colonies at War

One-time5
  • Purchase 10 random contracts.$3.99
  • Buy 2,500 credits$3.99
  • Buy Full Game$5.99
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  • Purchase 30 random contracts.$7.99
  • Buy 8,000 credits$7.99

Questions

Is DomiNations free?
DomiNations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Colonies at War free?
Colonies at War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DomiNations or Colonies at War?
Colonies at War is rated higher. DomiNations averages 4.5 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Colonies at War averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.
Do DomiNations or Colonies at War have ads?
Both DomiNations and Colonies at War show ads.
Which is updated more often, DomiNations or Colonies at War?
DomiNations ships an update every 2 weeks, and Colonies at War weekly. Most recently, DomiNations was updated on September 24, 2026 and Colonies at War on September 22, 2026.

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