Comparison

12 orbits vs G

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

12 orbits

This app offers a unique local multiplayer experience for 2 to 12 players on a single device. It features four distinct game modes, simple controls, and adjustable difficulty for any group size. Enjoy competitive or team-based play with quick setup and easy learning curves.

Highlights
  • Local multiplayer for 2-12 players
  • Four distinct game modes
  • Single-screen gameplay
  • Simple one-button controls
  • Adjusts to any player count
  • Quick setup
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The only local multiplayer game that lets you challenge 2, 3, 4, 5, 6... up to 12 players at once on just one screen. One smartphone or tablet is all you need. • Competitive local multiplayer for everyone at once. Anywhere. On anything. • 4 vastly different game modes to choose from • Setup takes seconds, even for 12 players at once • The basic mechanics are simple and can be taught to a group quickly • ...yet they provide you with a lot of room for mastery and competition • Works just as well for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6… players as it does for 12 You can choose from 4 very different game modes: ○ Arena Fill the arena with spheres of your own color and avoid those of your opponents. A bullet hell game that constantly grows more intense. ○ Multiball (Teams) Kind of like football, but with exploding goals and multiple balls at once, which change color all the time. Teamplay is more important than mastery. ○ Trails Collect spheres to grow longer than your opponents. Then block their path and pay attention to your own. And should the other players try to keep their distance, just fling your spheres at them. ○ Blizzard (Teams) Think tennis. But you have to defend against a whole shower of spheres at once, and send them right back where they came from. Whether you prefer playing local multiplayer versus or as a team, defensively or offensively, competitively or in utter chaos, anything is possible. Even so, 12 orbits requires only one button per player. This makes it easy to learn and teach others how to play it, yet it still provides a surprising amount of control for perfectionists. 12 orbits is a local multiplayer game for many players at once. But of course, you can also start off with a smaller group. All game modes automatically adjust to 2 players just as well as to any other number: 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, 7 players, 8 players, 9 players, 10 players, 11 players, and of course 12 players can all easily compete with each other. Just try it out! The free version comes with all of the features and no more than a few ads. No micro transactions, no sharing of your data, and no unnecessary permissions. If you enjoy 12 orbits and would like to support me in its development, you can buy an ad-free version right here, in the Store. Thank you.

About

G

Experience a fast-paced gravity-flipping runner with challenging levels and multiple game modes. Test your reflexes in single-player, compete with friends locally, or take on AI opponents. Unlock new characters and master the unique clone mode.

Highlights
  • Gravity flipping gameplay
  • 30 challenging checkpoints
  • Local multiplayer tournaments
  • Endless mode for high scores
  • Clone mode with 2 characters
  • Unlockable characters
Features
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The new long-awaited G-Switch sequel is finally here! Run and flip gravity at lightning-speed through twisted levels that will challenge your timing and reflexes. Featuring: - Challenging single-player mode with 30 checkpoints throughout 3 different worlds. - Simple single-tap controls. - Local multiplayer tournaments for up to 4 players on one device. - Play tournaments with computer opponents, up to 6 total. - Try to beat your highest score in Endless mode. - Control 2 characters at once in the new clone mode. - Collect 12 secret orbs that unlock new characters. The G-Switch series has been played by millions since its first web release in 2010. Try out the latest version - for experienced players and newcomers alike!

Screenshots

12 orbits4 screens
G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 12 orbits at 4.7 against G's 4.0. 12 orbits also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 17 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 79%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 12 orbits sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and G sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

12 orbits holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 101 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of 12 orbits's written reviews are positive against 79% of G's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

12 orbits ships an update every 5 weeks, G every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
12 orbits versus G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter12 orbitsG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (41 ratings) — better4.0 (101 ratings)
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better78.8% of reviews
Number of ratings41101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 17 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB58 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRoman UhligVasco Freitas

Customer experience

12 orbits

All ratings41 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%

G

All ratings101 ratings
Positive75.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

12 orbits

One-time1
  • “Remove all ads from 12 orbits, forever”$1.99
1 purchases

G

One-time1
  • G-Switch 3+$2.99

Questions

Is 12 orbits free?
12 orbits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is G free?
G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 12 orbits or G?
12 orbits is rated higher. 12 orbits averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while G averages 4.0 from 101 ratings.
Do 12 orbits or G have ads?
Both 12 orbits and G show ads.
Which is updated more often, 12 orbits or G?
12 orbits ships an update every 5 weeks, and G every 17 months. Most recently, 12 orbits was updated on October 4, 2026 and G on October 10, 2026.

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