# Orbit vs Galaxy Space Simulator 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Orbit at 100% against Galaxy Space Simulator 3D's 40%. Orbit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). Galaxy Space Simulator 3D's advantage is ratings volume (457 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Space Simulator 3D sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Orbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Orbit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Space Simulator 3D has 457 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Orbit's written reviews are positive against 40% of Galaxy Space Simulator 3D's.

Orbit ships an update every 15 months, Galaxy Space Simulator 3D every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit | Galaxy Space Simulator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-defy-gravity/id1048374077/reviews)** | [4.4 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-space-simulator-3d/id1236414128/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **457** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 39.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Steurer](https://appshunter.io/developer/984557127) | [Krassimir Kondarev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236414127) |

## What reviewers say

### Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-defy-gravity/id1048374077)

Navigate your spaceship through space using planetary gravity to return to Earth. Avoid hazards like black holes and meteorites while discovering creative solutions to each level. The game offers a unique physics-based challenge with multiple ways to succeed.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Utilize planetary gravity, Avoid black holes and meteorites, Creative level solutions, Space exploration theme

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Galaxy Space Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-space-simulator-3d/id1236414128)

Create and explore your own universe with a realistic 3D space simulator. Witness celestial bodies orbit, form asteroid belts, and customize planets with various textures and skins. Save, load, and share your cosmic creations with others.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, Physics-based gravity simulation, Planet and star customization, Save, load, and pause functionality, Share creations online, Unlockable content through achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High Res Ceres | $0.99 | one-time |
| High Res Jupiter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skybox deep space | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skybox green nebula | $0.99 | one-time |
| High Res Earth | $1.99 | one-time |
| High Res Night Earth | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add 5 more planets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skybox nebulas clash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock asteroid belts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium planets bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Add 10 more planets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock every feature in game! | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast loading
- 👍 Good graphics
- 💡 Motivating
- 👍 Fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow loading
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Difficult to use
- 🐛 Limits on features

**Reported bugs**

- Perpetual loading screen
- Planets and systems not functioning properly
- Zooming and navigation issues
- Frequent crashes and app not launching

**Requested features**

- Add a loading bar
- Improve navigation and controls
- Increase planet and system creation limits
- Add more advanced features (black holes, wormholes, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbit free?

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

### Is Galaxy Space Simulator 3D free?

Galaxy Space Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Orbit or Galaxy Space Simulator 3D?

Orbit is rated higher. Orbit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Galaxy Space Simulator 3D averages 4.4 from 457 ratings.

### Do Orbit or Galaxy Space Simulator 3D have ads?

Neither Orbit nor Galaxy Space Simulator 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Orbit or Galaxy Space Simulator 3D?

Orbit ships an update every 15 months, and Galaxy Space Simulator 3D every 5 months. Most recently, Orbit was updated on September 10, 2026 and Galaxy Space Simulator 3D on September 19, 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.*