# Tether Orbit

> Physics-based space exploration game with ship unlocking and high score chasing. (iPhone/iPad app by William Clayton.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-orbit/id6454675527 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [William Clayton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629536989)
- Category: Games, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.14/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 174 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-orbit/id6454675527/reviews.md

## What is Tether Orbit?

Tap and hold to latch onto planets, using their orbit to fling yourself further! Unlock new ships as you venture into space! Collect stars and go for a high score! How far can you go?

## Key features

- Tap and hold to latch onto planets
- Use planetary orbits for propulsion
- Unlock new ships
- Collect stars
- Achieve high scores

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Stars / No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Stars / No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-orbit/id6454675527/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Ty will wam

*2024-11-13, version 1.1.0*

Its a pretty good game overall but i think that the movement should be snappier. I don’t like the delay of leaving the orbit after releasing my finger.

### 4/5 — Great Game! 🚀

*2024-09-26, version 1.1.0*

Really fun game. It’s hard at first but once you figure it out it’s really fun. I have a few suggestions though.

#1 You should be able to customize the color of your rockets that would be super cool.

#2 Whenever you pause and unpause you should make it so that there is a countdown after you unpause so that you’re more ready for it. Kinda like how it is in subway surfers.

#3 More rockets would be really cool

### 4/5 — Meh but I still like the game and the rest!

*2024-06-16, version 1.1.0*

I am of course ccnonorehehehehe and a huge fan mentioned many times. It could be slightly easier it is hard though.

## Frequently asked questions about Tether Orbit

### What is Tether Orbit?

Tether Orbit is a free-to-play mobile game where players tap and hold to latch onto planets, using their gravity to launch their ship through space. The goal is to collect stars, unlock new ships, and achieve a high score.

### How do I play Tether Orbit?

You play Tether Orbit by tapping and holding your finger on a planet to latch onto its orbit. Releasing your finger will fling your ship based on the planet's gravitational pull. Collect stars and avoid obstacles to progress.

### Can I unlock new ships in Tether Orbit?

Yes, you can unlock new ships as you play Tether Orbit. Collecting stars and progressing through the game are key to accessing these new vessels.

### Does Tether Orbit have ads?

No, Tether Orbit does not contain advertisements. The game is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases available.

### What devices is Tether Orbit available on?

Tether Orbit is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### What is the age rating for Tether Orbit?

Tether Orbit has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and general audiences.

### When was Tether Orbit last updated?

The latest version of Tether Orbit, 1.1.0, was released on October 16, 2023. The game was initially released on August 28, 2023.

### What is the user rating for Tether Orbit?

Tether Orbit has a rating of 4.1 stars based on 7 ratings. This suggests generally positive user reception.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2023-10-16

Fixed several bugs, added background options and various graphical improvements

### 1.0.0 — 2023-09-19

Various bug fixes and improved graphical performance

### 0.6 — 2023-09-18

Increased smoothness during gameplay and various graphical improvements

### 0.5 — 2023-08-28

No release notes.

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## More apps by William Clayton

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All apps by William Clayton: https://appshunter.io/developer/1629536989

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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 2026-06-01.*