# Orbit Path vs Merge Planets

The clearest difference is rating: Merge Planets at 4.8 against Orbit Path's 4.1. Merge Planets also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Orbit Path's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 6) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Merge Planets holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbit Path has 83 ratings behind it against 6, 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 Merge Planets's.

Orbit Path ships an update every 9 months, Merge Planets every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit Path | Merge Planets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-path-space-physics-game/id1033106099/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-planets-space-puzzle/id6748922887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 270 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Label Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/498363312) | [Aykut YILDIRIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682027491) |

## 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


### Merge Planets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-planets-space-puzzle/id6748922887)

Merge identical planets by dragging and dropping them to create the next planet in sequence. Progress through the solar system from Pluto to the Sun, aiming for the highest score in this relaxing puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Drag and merge identical planets, Progressive solar system journey, Clear objective to reach the Sun, Relaxing visuals and ambient sound, Automatic progress saving, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbit Path free?

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

### Is Merge Planets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Orbit Path or Merge Planets?

Merge Planets is rated higher. Orbit Path averages 4.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Merge Planets averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Orbit Path or Merge Planets have ads?

Neither Orbit Path nor Merge Planets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Orbit Path or Merge Planets?

Orbit Path ships an update every 9 months, and Merge Planets every 6 days. Most recently, Orbit Path was updated on October 24, 2026 and Merge Planets 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.*