Comparison

Jupiter Explorer vs Planet Orbit

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

Head to head
About

Jupiter Explorer

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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?

Screenshots

Jupiter Explorer3 screens
Planet Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Jupiter Explorer versus Planet Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJupiter ExplorerPlanet Orbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 55 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSantiago SosaTODD BROADRICK

In-app purchases

None

Jupiter Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

Planet Orbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jupiter Explorer free?
Jupiter Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planet Orbit free?
Planet Orbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jupiter Explorer or Planet Orbit have ads?
Neither Jupiter Explorer nor Planet Orbit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jupiter Explorer or Planet Orbit?
Jupiter Explorer ships an update every 55 months, and Planet Orbit every 2 days. Most recently, Jupiter Explorer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Planet Orbit on October 10, 2026.

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