# Planes Control! vs Orbital Zero

The clearest difference is update cadence: Orbital Zero at every 3 days against Planes Control!'s monthly. Orbital Zero also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Planes Control!'s advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planes Control! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Orbital Zero sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Orbital Zero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planes Control! has 6.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Planes Control! ships an update monthly, Orbital Zero every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planes Control! | Orbital Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-control/id1015114550/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-zero/id6797280299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antonio Calvino Esquer](https://appshunter.io/developer/995217234) | [Brusa](https://appshunter.io/developer/535811164) |

## What reviewers say

### Planes Control!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-control/id1015114550)

Guide aircraft to safe landings while avoiding hazards like storms and enemy attacks. Control over 60 different planes and helicopters across 13 challenging levels. Engage in aerial combat, fight wildfires, and manage air traffic in this addictive simulation game.

**Highlights:** Draw flight paths for aircraft, Avoid collisions and environmental hazards, Pilot over 60 types of planes and helicopters, Engage in aerial combat, Fight wildfires with air tankers, Navigate diverse and challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 5× Rescue Teams. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all HD Levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock "Time Machine" levels! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock "10th Anniversary" levels! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Three crashes per game. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic levels and no ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 20× Rescue Teams. | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50× Rescue Teams. | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good variety of levels
- 🚀 Responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Progress not saved
- 🐛 Collision detection issues
- 🐛 Planes spawning off-screen

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on iOS 14
- High score not recorded correctly
- Planes colliding off-screen
- Notification bar interfering with gameplay

**Requested features**

- More level options and customization
- Ability to pause and resume games
- Improved tutorial and instructions
- Difficulty settings for each level
- Leaderboards and achievements


### Orbital Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-zero/id6797280299)

Control a gravity-powered saucer, tapping to navigate through space. Avoid obstacles, collect power-ups, and complete missions. Unlock new ships and customize your experience as the challenge increases.

**Highlights:** Gravity-powered saucer control, Tap-to-sling gameplay, Meteor avoidance, Crystal and bonus collection, Unlockable ships with abilities, Missions across space sectors, Progressive difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal Pack 60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 250 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 700 | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planes Control! free?

Planes Control! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orbital Zero free?

Orbital Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Planes Control! or Orbital Zero?

Orbital Zero is rated higher. Planes Control! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Orbital Zero averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Planes Control! or Orbital Zero have ads?

Both Planes Control! and Orbital Zero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Planes Control! or Orbital Zero?

Planes Control! ships an update monthly, and Orbital Zero every 3 days. Most recently, Planes Control! was updated on October 11, 2026 and Orbital Zero on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*