# Glides vs Golf Orbit

The clearest difference is ads: Glides at none against Golf Orbit's shown. Glides also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Golf Orbit's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (59K vs 564). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glides sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Golf Orbit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Golf Orbit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Orbit has 59K ratings behind it against 564, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Glides's written reviews are positive against 25% of Golf Orbit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Glides ships an update every 2 weeks, Golf Orbit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glides | Golf Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glides/id1369836531/reviews) | **[4.7 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-orbit-perfect-swing/id1380291518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 564 | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 25.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#161** |
| Size | 108 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiseki Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192670762) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## What reviewers say

### Glides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glides/id1369836531)

Navigate through challenging ring formations and asteroid fields in space. Achieve high scores by entering frenzy mode through perfect gliding. Unlock new planes, trails, and backgrounds as you improve your skills.

**Highlights:** Navigate space rings, Avoid asteroid fields, Enter frenzy mode, Earn high points and rings, Unlock new planes, Unlock new trails, Unlock new backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rocket | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- ✨ Smooth graphics and responsive controls
- ⏱️ Good time-waster/casual game
- 🎯 Challenging difficulty level
- 🆓 Free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and invasive ads
- 📺 Unskippable ads interrupt gameplay flow
- 📺 Ads appear every death/level completion
- 🎮 Overly sensitive ring collision detection
- 🎮 Poor frame rate performance

**Reported bugs**

- Arrow controls malfunction unexpectedly
- App crashes or doesn't work properly
- Ring collision detection too strict
- Frame rate issues on high-end devices

**Requested features**

- In-game currency/monetization system
- Game continuation/updates
- Banner ads instead of full-screen ads
- Optional ad rewards system
- Improved touch control sensitivity


### Golf Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-orbit-perfect-swing/id1380291518)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Free · Sports, #165 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Master your golf swing in this engaging offline game. Aim for distance and accuracy by tapping at the perfect moment to launch the ball. Enjoy realistic graphics and challenging gameplay that tests your timing and skill on the virtual green.

**Highlights:** Perfect tee shot simulation, Intuitive tap-based controls, Angle and strength adjustment, Stunning graphics, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bathtub of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and beautiful game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent physics and bugs
- 🔁 Progress reset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and resets progress
- Ball physics issues (bouncing backwards, getting stuck)
- Jackpot spin not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More diverse environments and challenges
- Reduced ad frequency
- Reasonable one-time purchase option to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glides free?

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

### Is Golf Orbit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glides or Golf Orbit?

Golf Orbit is rated higher. Glides averages 4.3 out of 5 from 564 ratings, while Golf Orbit averages 4.7 from 59K ratings.

### Do Glides or Golf Orbit have ads?

Golf Orbit shows ads; Glides does not.

### Which is updated more often, Glides or Golf Orbit?

Glides ships an update every 2 weeks, and Golf Orbit every 2 months. Most recently, Glides was updated on October 24, 2026 and Golf Orbit on October 27, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*