# Orbit vs Space Crash Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Orbit at 5.0 against Space Crash Simulator's 4.5. Orbit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Space Crash Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (608 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Crash Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Orbit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Crash Simulator has 608 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 82% of Space Crash Simulator's.

Orbit ships an update every 15 months, Space Crash Simulator every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit | Space Crash Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-defy-gravity/id1048374077/reviews)** | [4.5 (608 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crash-simulator/id6742357679/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **608** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Steurer](https://appshunter.io/developer/984557127) | [WPC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681830786) |

## 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


### Space Crash Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crash-simulator/id6742357679)

Experience realistic planetary collisions with a powerful physics engine. Customize your own cosmic events by adjusting particle count, velocity, and accuracy, or jump straight into high-energy impacts. This app offers a detailed, physics-based simulation for educational or entertainment purposes.

**Highlights:** Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) simulation, Real-time planetary collisions, Customizable simulation parameters, Setup Mode for scenario creation, Adjustable particle count and accuracy, Physics-based detailed simulation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome graphics
- 💡 Interesting simulation features
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Collision trails not clearing properly
- Protoplanetary disc mode not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more celestial objects (black holes, stars, etc.)
- Allow for custom textures and planet/atmosphere customization
- Improve performance and optimization
- Add more graphic options and settings
- Allow for custom rings and moons around planets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbit free?

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

### Is Space Crash Simulator free?

Space Crash Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Orbit or Space Crash Simulator?

Orbit is rated higher. Orbit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Space Crash Simulator averages 4.5 from 608 ratings.

### Do Orbit or Space Crash Simulator have ads?

Space Crash Simulator shows ads; Orbit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Orbit or Space Crash Simulator?

Orbit ships an update every 15 months, and Space Crash Simulator every 5 days. Most recently, Orbit was updated on October 14, 2026 and Space Crash Simulator on October 14, 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.*