# Orbit Path vs Watermelon

The clearest difference is rating: Watermelon at 5.0 against Orbit Path's 4.1. Watermelon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Orbit Path's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (83 vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orbit Path sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Watermelon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Watermelon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbit Path has 83 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Orbit Path's written reviews are positive against 100% of Watermelon's.

Orbit Path ships an update every 9 months, Watermelon every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit Path | Watermelon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-path-space-physics-game/id1033106099/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watermelon-merge-solar-system/id6472978476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 270 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Blue Label Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/498363312) | [Davut Inat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659681257) |

## What reviewers say

### Orbit Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-path-space-physics-game/id1033106099)

Navigate a probe through a minimalist interstellar universe using gravity and wormholes. This one-finger gravity puzzler offers a tranquil experience with original ambient music and challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Gravity and physics effects, 30 replayable levels, Immersive design and lighting, Original ambient music, Achievements and leaderboards, Hints and level skips

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock World 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Fun for mental escape
- 👍 Great space puzzler

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unprecise controls
- 🐛 Ball doesn't always go where aimed
- 🐛 Physics are off
- 🐛 Sensitive aiming
- 🐛 Frustrating probe control

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements broken
- Ads won't play
- Ball doesn't always go where aimed
- Unlimited Energy doesn't work
- Progress doesn't get saved

**Requested features**

- Create your own level/sandbox mode
- Lock trajectory and velocity before release
- Add more touches like explosions
- More levels
- Explain physics with rudimentary formulas


### Watermelon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watermelon-merge-solar-system/id6472978476)

Merge smaller celestial bodies to create larger planets and expand your solar system. Earn points by combining planets and aim for the highest score to climb the global leaderboard. Enjoy a unique space exploration and merging experience.

**Highlights:** Merge planets, Explore solar system, Earn points, Climb leaderboard, High score challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbit Path free?

Orbit Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Watermelon free?

Watermelon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Orbit Path or Watermelon?

Watermelon is rated higher. Orbit Path averages 4.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Watermelon averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Orbit Path or Watermelon have ads?

Watermelon shows ads; Orbit Path does not.

### Which is updated more often, Orbit Path or Watermelon?

Orbit Path ships an update every 9 months, and Watermelon every 2 days. Most recently, Orbit Path was updated on October 24, 2026 and Watermelon on October 24, 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.*