Jupiter Explorer vs Planet Orbit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jupiter Explorer
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The game is set in the atmosphere of the planet Jupiter. The mission is to explore the atmosphere and collect information with the probe’s sensors. However, the atmosphere is full of substances that can harm the probe. Specifically, red acid bubbles that cause damage when they collide with the probe. As the probe falls further into the planet, gravity increases and the bubbles move faster. While the probe falls through Jupiter’s atmosphere, the goal of the player is to pilot it, so scientists may collect their data. The player must avoid contact with the red bubbles and minimize damage to the probe. The mother ship periodically shoots power pods to the probe. The player must catch the pods to reduce the damage and keep the probe running. The player uses the smartphone’s inclinometer to control the movement of the probe. As the difficulty of the game increases, the probe must move and react faster.
Planet Orbit
Control a moon orbiting a planet, sliding it to dodge incoming asteroids. This fast-paced arcade game tests your reflexes as you level up, unlock upgrades, and use power-ups to survive longer. See how long you can protect your moon.
- Dodge incoming asteroids
- Control a moon around a planet
- Level up with survival time
- Unlock powerful upgrades
- Grab game-changing power-ups
- Test your reflexes
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Take control of a moon and slide it around its planet to dodge relentless asteroids. Test your reflexes in this fast-paced, addictive arcade experience. Level up as you survive longer, unlock powerful upgrades, and grab game-changing power-ups to boost your cosmic defense. How long can you keep your moon safe?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Planet Orbit at every 2 days against Jupiter Explorer's every 55 months. Jupiter Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Jupiter Explorer ships an update every 55 months, Planet Orbit every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jupiter Explorer | Planet Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 55 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Santiago Sosa | TODD BROADRICK |
In-app purchases
Jupiter Explorer
No in-app purchases
Planet Orbit
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Jupiter Explorer free?
Is Planet Orbit free?
Do Jupiter Explorer or Planet Orbit have ads?
Which is updated more often, Jupiter Explorer or Planet Orbit?
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