# Zorbit vs Tether Orbit

The clearest difference is rating: Zorbit at 5.0 against Tether Orbit's 4.1. Zorbit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Tether Orbit's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tether Orbit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Zorbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zorbit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tether Orbit has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zorbit | Tether Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zorbit/id1229347572/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-orbit/id6454675527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [P. UNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/335063512) | [William Clayton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629536989) |

## What reviewers say

### Zorbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zorbit/id1229347572)

Pilot a spaceship through a distant galaxy, using planetary forces to accelerate and collect gems. Master a unique swing maneuver to navigate obstacles and aim for the highest altitude. Choose wisely between grabbing valuable gems and ensuring your survival.

**Highlights:** Space flight gameplay, Planetary force acceleration, Swing maneuver mechanic, Gem collection for upgrades, High altitude objective, Obstacle navigation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tether Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-orbit/id6454675527)

Tap and hold to use planetary gravity to launch your ship through space. Collect stars, unlock new vessels, and aim for the highest score possible. Test your skills and see how far you can travel.

**Highlights:** Tap and hold to latch onto planets, Use planetary orbits for propulsion, Unlock new ships, Collect stars, Achieve high scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Stars / No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Stars / No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zorbit free?

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

### Is Tether Orbit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zorbit or Tether Orbit?

Zorbit is rated higher. Zorbit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tether Orbit averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Zorbit or Tether Orbit have ads?

Neither Zorbit nor Tether Orbit shows ads.

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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.*