12 orbits vs G
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- Gravity flipping gameplay
- 30 challenging checkpoints
- Local multiplayer tournaments
- Endless mode for high scores
- Clone mode with 2 characters
- Unlockable characters
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | 12 orbits | G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (41 ratings) — better | 4.0 (101 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews — better | 78.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 | 101 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Roman Uhlig | Vasco Freitas |
Customer experience
12 orbits
G
In-app purchases
12 orbits
- “Remove all ads from 12 orbits, forever”$1.99
G
- G-Switch 3+$2.99
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