# Pokémon Quest vs Orb Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pokémon Quest at 75% against Orb Master's 33%. Pokémon Quest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (19K vs 1.5K). Orb Master's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Orb Master sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Orb Master holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon Quest has 19K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Pokémon Quest's written reviews are positive against 33% of Orb Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pokémon Quest ships an update every 3 months, Orb Master monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon Quest | Orb Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-quest/id1345187641/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-master/id1518970399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 33.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 306 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Pokemon Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/446737235) | [HONG KONG TOUDA CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526634119) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokémon Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-quest/id1345187641)

Embark on an expedition RPG adventure with cube-shaped Pokémon on Tumblecube Island. Battle wild Pokémon with simple tap controls, befriend new creatures to build your team, and customize your base camp with fun decorations. Discover hidden treasures and enjoy lively battles.

**Highlights:** Cube-shaped Pokémon characters, Expedition-based RPG gameplay, Simple tap-to-battle mechanics, Befriend and collect Pokémon, Team building and customization, Base camp decoration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Expedition Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Broadburst Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whack-Whack Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wait Less Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stay Strong Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sharing Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expedition Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great Expedition Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Expedition Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Expedition 3-Pack Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cute, unique art style
- 🆓 Free-to-play with no pay-to-win
- 🔍 Interesting concept of attracting Pokémon instead of capturing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Long wait times to recharge energy
- 🔀 Unreliable dodging and movement controls
- 🔍 Repetitive and grindy gameplay loop
- 🤔 Confusing or lacking explanations for certain mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Pokémon getting stuck or not responding during battles
- Incorrect evolution levels for some Pokémon
- Occasional crashes or freezes on loading screens

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer and PvP modes
- Expand to include more Pokémon generations
- Improve the move learning and training systems
- Allow players to choose Eevee's evolution


### Orb Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-master/id1518970399)

Engage in fast-paced, real-time PVP battles by strategically choosing, merging, and leveling up powerful Orbs. Team up with friends to defeat monsters or compete against players worldwide in quick, exciting matches.

**Highlights:** Real-time PVP battles, Orb merging and leveling, Co-op monster battles, Diverse strategies and lineups, Collect unique skins and emojis, Multiple game modes

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Co-op Silver Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| $0.99 First Purchase Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Ball Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Ball Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Pleasure Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Star Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Infinite pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Magic pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Pleasure Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Pro Lifetime Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Infinite pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Magic pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Brawl Selectable Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Advanced Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Token | $9.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Pleasure Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Collab Sign-up Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Wish Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| $279.99 Token | $279.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Interesting fusion mechanics
- 👍 Fun co-op mode
- 🎨 Good visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/security concerns
- 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🕹️ Unbalanced gameplay and matchmaking

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading or crashing on launch
- Co-op mode not functioning properly
- Inconsistent damage calculations
- Accounts being deleted or unable to sign in

**Requested features**

- More language options
- Improved co-op matchmaking
- Ability to customize orb placements
- Fairer progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon Quest free?

Pokémon Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orb Master free?

Orb Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon Quest or Orb Master?

Orb Master is rated higher. Pokémon Quest averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Orb Master averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Pokémon Quest or Orb Master have ads?

Orb Master shows ads; Pokémon Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pokémon Quest or Orb Master?

Pokémon Quest ships an update every 3 months, and Orb Master monthly. Most recently, Pokémon Quest was updated on September 25, 2026 and Orb Master on September 17, 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.*