# Orb Wars

> Orb-based puzzle shooter with multiple game modes and multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Modular Dreams Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-wars/id482510052 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Modular Dreams Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/303477860)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-11-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-wars/id482510052/reviews.md

## What is Orb Wars?

Orb Wars 3 is the third revision in the award winning Orb Wars / Bubble Wars series where you conquer an orb or bubble spinner to advanced through levels . 

Attack Mode - Shoot colored orbs at the spinner circle and try to shrink it. If you get 3 or more colors in a row the orbs are conquered and fly away. Otherwise the circle can grow towards you.

Defend Mode - Shoot colored orbs at a spinner ring of orbs that surrounds you. If you get 3 or more colors in a row the orbs are conquered and fly away. Otherwise the ring can start shrinking around you.

Classic Mode - Play until the balls touch you and then the game ends.  In classic mode the game gets harder at each level.

Onward Mode - An extension of class mode, continue previous games.  Levels stack at beginning of a level or right before game ended.

Sudden Death Mode - Your first set of orbs is your only set.  As long as you land them well you can continue playing but once all seven have been lost the game ends.

Two Player Mode - Compete against another player.  You both play the exact same game field and can even see the other player's game! There are four variations of the two player game, two round based ones and two timed ones.

How to play:

Simply shoot orbs, trying to get 3 or more orbs of the same color next to each other. Try to finish a level to go to the next, where you get more points for each conquered orb. At the beginning, try to reduce the number of orbs by destroying three or more at a time. When their number has decreased, aim to remove orbs of the same color. Once all orbs of a certain color are gone, the color won't come back, make it easier to remove orbs of the remaining colors.

Each orb is worth 1 point times the level you're playing so the higher the level, the more points you earn. However the higher the level, the more orbs that can fall and the number of colors also increases.

Each game type and mode (Attack, Defend, Onward, and Sudden Death) maintains its own high score so you can know how well you did.

Advanced tips:

You can not really throw away orbs you do not need. If an orb leaves the screen, it will come back the next time orbs are added. Because of this, make sure you do not throw away orbs unless you really have to. Or unless you are sure you can finish the level before the orbs come back.

Thanks for playing Orb Wars 3!

This application includes fonts created by Dan Zadorozny. This application includes sound effects created by DJ Griffin and Iwan Gabovitch.

## Key features

- Attack Mode: Shrink the spinner by shooting colored orbs.
- Defend Mode: Shoot orbs to conquer a surrounding ring.
- Classic Mode: Play until balls touch you, increasing difficulty.
- Onward Mode: Continue previous games with stacked levels.
- Sudden Death Mode: Limited orb sets for challenging play.
- Two Player Mode: Compete against another player in various variations.

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-wars/id482510052/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Auto-clear

*2025-05-30*

Can we please have the option to have the auto-clear turned off? I want to clear the levels myself, that’s one of the whole reasons I like this game, and all of a sudden there’s this feature and it’s really bothering me that we can’t turn that off.

### 1/5 — Not good

*2020-09-12*

It won’t let me go past level 15. It just starts me over at level 1. It also just goes out all of a sudden. I had this game on my Samsung and it worked fine. I was on level 82! So what’s up

### 4/5 — Love this game

*2020-04-26*

I really like this game. My highscore is 212555. Lately, when I reach levels 12 or higher - the game shuts down by its self. I play on an iPad. It is really annoying - any fix planned in the near future?.?

### 1/5 — Never updated

*2017-01-15*

I'd give this game 4 or maybe even 5 stars, but it hasn't been updated for 2 years now.  What gives? You have bugs in the game that you know about.  The game crashes regularly.  Fix it already!

### 4/5 — Enjoyable but buggy

*2016-11-02*

I like playing this game, find it addictive from time to time. It's quite buggy though, crashes randomly or returns to menu rather than previous game when reentering the app.

### 1/5 — Wonky

*2016-07-01*

The game doesn't fit on the screen. Not even in the initial menu. It fits vertically but goes past the screen horizontally. Fix it.

### 3/5 — Glitch

*2016-06-06*

Lately the game just cuts off while I'm playing it. When I begin a new level, I have to start at one or two levels lower. Frustrating!

### 1/5 — Cms

*2016-04-22*

Just when your about to win the level your returned to the beginning

### 1/5 — Orb wars

*2016-02-07*

The problem that I'm having is that when I get get to a certain money amount, say, 400,000 it cancels that amount back to 40, 50,000. Then I got to start all over building it back up again. And this is on a never ending bases, every time I win up to 100,000 and above. I'm sick of it. There is a bug and your not fixing it.# get it fixed!
Don,

## Frequently asked questions about Orb Wars

### What are the different game modes in Orb Wars?

Orb Wars features Attack, Defend, Classic, Onward, Sudden Death, and Two Player modes. Each mode offers a unique challenge and gameplay experience.

### How do I play Orb Wars?

You shoot colored orbs at a spinner, aiming to get three or more of the same color together to conquer them. Successfully clearing orbs helps you advance through levels and earn points.

### Is Orb Wars available on multiple devices?

Yes, Orb Wars is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, allowing you to play on your preferred Apple mobile device.

### Does Orb Wars have ads?

No, Orb Wars does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### How does scoring work in Orb Wars?

Each orb is worth 1 point multiplied by the current level you are playing. Higher levels yield more points but also increase the number of falling orbs and colors.

### Can I play Orb Wars offline?

The provided description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, the game's structure suggests it may require an internet connection for certain features like multiplayer.

### What is the age rating for Orb Wars?

Orb Wars has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### How often is Orb Wars updated?

The latest version is 1.1, released on January 24, 2015. This indicates the app has not been updated recently, which may be a concern for users seeking frequent new content or bug fixes.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2015-01-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug Fixes (Internal improvements to remove small pauses when switching game modes)

### 1.0 — 2014-11-21

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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