Comparison

Rocket Buddy vs Orbitica Core

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

Head to head
About

Rocket Buddy

Launch cannon-loaded Buddies to solve physics-based puzzles and reach targets. Navigate challenging levels filled with obstacles, using as many Buddies as needed to succeed. Enjoy hilarious ragdoll physics and endless fun.

Highlights
  • Cannon loaded with Buddies
  • Puzzling challenges
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Ragdoll physics
  • Hilarious challenges
  • Unlock daily crystals
  • Unique skins
Features
Read full description

You have a cannon loaded with Buddies, and your goal is to get to the target. Solve puzzling challenges, avoid obstacles, and use as many Buddies as you need to complete every level. The game features your favorite ragdoll physics, hilarious challenges, and endless fun! We Love You! Enjoy! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Subscription options In Rocket Buddy game we offer you the following subscription options: 1. Weekly Premium offers a weekly subscription for $7.99 after a 3-day free trial. It unlocks 200 crystals + 20 crystals every day, provides unique skin and removes all ads. 2. Monthly Premium offers a monthly subscription for $19.99. It unlocks 200 crystals + 20 crystals, every day, provides unique skin and removes all ads. 3. Yearly Premium offers a yearly subscription for $99.99. It unlocks 200 crystals + 20 crystals, every day, provides unique skin and removes all ads. End of trial period and subscription renewal This price is established for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Canceling trial period or subscription You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want in the settings if your iTunes account. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period cannot be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use elements offered in your chosen Subscription Option. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@playgendary.com Privacy Policy: http://www.playgendary.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: http://www.playgendary.com/terms-of-use/

About

Orbitica Core

Features
Read full description

Orbitica Core is a physics-based arcade game about gravity, light, and survival. At the center of the screen lies a fragile planet surrounded by a glowing atmosphere — your last shield against an endless swarm of orbiting asteroids. Every projectile, every reflection, every impact shifts the balance of this miniature solar system. Your goal is simple: keep the planet alive for as long as possible. Inspired by the classic vector arcades of the eighties, Orbitica Core reimagines that legacy with modern orbital mechanics and reactive music. The entire universe follows real physical laws: asteroids spiral toward the planet, collide, and shatter; debris falls faster, and your shots bounce off the atmosphere like beams of light hitting a mirror. Every interaction matters, and every reflection changes the rhythm of the game. You pilot a small triangular ship subject to the same gravitational pull that governs everything else. You can intercept incoming fragments or dive close to the atmosphere, bouncing off it to restore energy. Every choice is crucial: an aggressive style clears space but weakens defenses, while a defensive approach buys time but risks overcrowding the orbit. Finding the perfect balance is the real challenge of Orbitica Core. The game unfolds through progressive waves. Early ones feature large, slow asteroids; later stages introduce faster, more chaotic fragments that demand precision. Some split on impact, others distort nearby orbits, turning space into a dynamic dance of motion. Every few waves, the color palette and soundscape evolve, revealing a new orbital scenario and mood. The visual style is pure vector art: neon lines in cyan, magenta, violet, and green against the deep black of space. The atmosphere pulses with life, its radius expanding and contracting with each hit. The ship is a minimalist triangle wrapped in a glowing halo, while asteroids appear as fractured geometric shapes moving with elegant fluidity. Every line conveys motion; nothing is superfluous. Controls are simple and responsive: a virtual joystick for thrust, a single tap to shoot, and a rear boost to brake. The interface remains minimal, leaving you alone with light, motion, and gravity. Whether you play for a quick session or a long run, each playthrough feels like an experiment in precision and flow. In the end, Orbitica Core is as much a game as it is a meditation on movement. It asks you to think in vectors and rhythm, to sense the invisible forces that shape motion. Every bounce is a decision; every reflection, a consequence. Protect the core. Hold your orbit. Keep the light alive.

Screenshots

Rocket Buddy4 screens
Orbitica Core3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbitica Core at none against Rocket Buddy's 8. Orbitica Core also leads on ads (none vs shown). Rocket Buddy's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). On price 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. Rocket Buddy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Orbitica Core asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rocket Buddy versus Orbitica Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocket BuddyOrbitica Core
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 28 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size444 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaygendary LimitedSemanticstudio

Bugs and requests

Rocket Buddy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game resets progress after inactivity
  • Ads cause freezing and crashes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level modes and challenges
  • Ability to create custom skins
  • Improved ad-free experience
  • Expanded buddy expressions

Orbitica Core

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Rocket Buddy

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$99.991 Year
One-time5
  • Pinch of Gems$1.99
  • Handful of Gems$4.99
  • Pile of Gems$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Safe of Gems$14.99
  • No Subscription Full Access$19.99
None

Orbitica Core

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rocket Buddy free?
Rocket Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbitica Core free?
Orbitica Core is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rocket Buddy or Orbitica Core have ads?
Rocket Buddy shows ads; Orbitica Core does not.

Other comparisons