# ORBIT AR vs Big Factory!

The clearest difference is price: Big Factory! at Free against ORBIT AR's $0.99. Big Factory! also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 5). ORBIT AR's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 12%) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Big Factory! is free to download; ORBIT AR costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Big Factory! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Factory! has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of ORBIT AR's written reviews are positive against 12% of Big Factory!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ORBIT AR ships an update every 2 weeks, Big Factory! weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ORBIT AR | Big Factory! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-ar/id1495119944/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-factory/id1543569407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 11.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 241 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eJournal Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/727459181) | [Kerim Memnun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584127181) |

## What reviewers say

### ORBIT AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-ar/id1495119944)

Explore our solar system in this augmented reality space simulation game. Uncover clues about an unknown entity and survive impending extinction with stunning visuals and innovative audio.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality Space Simulation, 3D Black Hole Exploration, Innovative Camera System, 3D Spatial Audio, Survival Narrative, Visually Stunning Graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Big Factory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-factory/id1543569407)

Build and manage your own factory, constructing new machines to produce various goods. Upgrade your equipment to increase production speed and generate revenue. Experience the fun of factory simulation.

**Highlights:** Run a factory, Build new machines, Produce different goods, Upgrade machines, Increase production speed, Generate cash flow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Interesting game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Lack of control over machines
- 💰 Broken or glitched unlocks
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Last machine not unlocking properly
- Machines not functioning as expected
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads and provide ad-free option
- Fix broken/glitched machine unlocks
- Improve overall stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ORBIT AR free?

ORBIT AR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Big Factory! free?

Big Factory! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ORBIT AR or Big Factory!?

Big Factory! is rated higher. ORBIT AR averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Big Factory! averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do ORBIT AR or Big Factory! have ads?

Big Factory! shows ads; ORBIT AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, ORBIT AR or Big Factory!?

ORBIT AR ships an update every 2 weeks, and Big Factory! weekly. Most recently, ORBIT AR was updated on November 4, 2026 and Big Factory! on November 3, 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.*