# absOrby — Absorb the orbs!

> Grow by eating, but shrink when you move; survive and compete. (iPhone/iPad app by Joshua Grant.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorby/id1590947310 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joshua Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465617289)
- Category: Games, Casual
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-11-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorby/id1590947310/reviews.md

## What is absOrby?

You are an orb.

Your goal is to survive.

But when you move... you shrink.

To eat you must be big.

Herein lies the dilemma.

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Every life, you start out small and fragile in a harsh world. Become bigger and stronger by eating everything smaller than you!

Make allegories to capitalism, Darwinism, and simply life in general and everything in the game becomes relevant. You will lose, but the best part is that you can start over!

Even better, compete with your real-life friends, beat their high score and become the biggest real-life winner in absOrby!

## Key features

- Shrink when moving
- Eat smaller elements to grow
- Allegorical gameplay
- High score competition
- Restart gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorby/id1590947310/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Game on the App Store

*2024-02-02*

Hands down the best game on the App Store. Reminiscent of Flappy Bird with a Jelly Car Feel. An absolute classic. Why aren’t more people playing this??

### 5/5 — Really fun game

*2021-11-27*

This game is fun and satisfying! Love it

## Frequently asked questions about absOrby

### What is the main goal in absOrby?

The main goal in absOrby is to survive by growing larger. You achieve this by consuming elements smaller than yourself, but be aware that moving causes you to shrink, creating a constant strategic dilemma.

### Does absOrby have multiplayer?

Yes, absOrby allows you to compete with your real-life friends. You can beat their high scores and aim to become the biggest winner in the game.

### What are the allegorical themes in absOrby?

absOrby incorporates allegories to capitalism, Darwinism, and life in general. These themes are woven into the gameplay, making the experience more thought-provoking beyond simple survival.

### Can I play absOrby offline?

The provided information does not specify offline play capabilities for absOrby. However, the multiplayer feature suggests an online component may be required for competitive play.

### How often is absOrby updated?

absOrby was last updated on December 3, 2021, with version 1.4. This indicates a recent update, but further information on update frequency is not available.

### What devices support absOrby?

absOrby is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS platforms.

### What is the age rating for absOrby?

absOrby has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for younger players and contains content generally considered appropriate for this age group.

### Does absOrby have ads?

Yes, absOrby contains advertisements. As it is a paid app, ads may be present alongside the core gameplay experience.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2021-12-03

Fixed a lag issue

### 1.3 — 2021-11-30

Now you can remove ads! Plus, on the pause screen, changed the Restart button to a Resume button. It's not like you'll want to Restart unless you lose!

### 1.1 — 2021-11-24

Who doesn't like music? Now you can listen to your music while playing!

### 1.0 — 2021-11-23

No release notes.

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## More apps by Joshua Grant

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All apps by Joshua Grant: https://appshunter.io/developer/1465617289

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*