ORBIT AR vs Solar Smash 2D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ORBIT AR
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.
- Augmented Reality Space Simulation
- 3D Black Hole Exploration
- Innovative Camera System
- 3D Spatial Audio
- Survival Narrative
- Visually Stunning Graphics
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The first real 3D Black Hole ever in a game! Augmented Reality Space Game: When space is our only chance to survive, we need to explore our solar system, in this augmented reality (AR) space simulation game, in a hope we're gonna have the answers to save our species from impending extinction. There's someone or something out there who left clues and ways for us to contact, but why? Do we wanna know? We have no choice, WE HAVE TO KNOW! ========= VISUALLY STUNNING You're gonna feel like a live IMAX movie theater experience. We pushed AR its boundaries in this game with the perfect balance between, cinematic graphics and best performance. INNOVATIVE CAMERA SYSTEM Our innovative camera system is like nothing in AR so far. Change perspective, yet, but it's still gonna work and feel as the default AR camera (device live camera). No spoilers here. Just download this game and you'll be stunned. 3D SPATIAL AUDIO In this game, space speaks with you. Your position in the real world affects the audio you hear. Just like in real life, you can hear your surroundings. You can listen to "see with your ears" where a strange object is, maybe orbiting close to you. Maybe an explosion nearby. You have to listen to space. IT'S JUST THE BEGINNING This is just the beginning. We plan on expanding the game in future update, with new stages and features. And you will get it without the need to pay more for it. ======== **If you enjoying playing the game, please consider leaving a review on the App Store. We really appreciate it!** Follow us on Twitter: @OrbitARGame Follow us on Facebook: @OrbitARGame Follow us on Instagram: @orbit.argame Want to discuss a new feature? Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrbitARGame
Solar Smash 2D
Explore unique destruction mechanics in a space-themed sandbox. Break planets into pieces, control spaceships in epic battles, or design your own celestial bodies with custom physics.
- Unique destruction mechanics
- Break planets into pieces
- Physics-based planet movement
- Control and spawn spaceships
- Create space battles
- Draw custom planets
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Solar Smash 2D is a spin off from the original Solar Smash by the same developers, this game was designed to allow for different technology to be utilised and allow for unique destruction mechanics. It features the ability to break planets into pieces and each planet will float and move with its own physics, players can control or spawn in spaceships and create huge space battles, or you can draw in your own planet with any design you want. Indonesia (IGRS) Age Rating: 13+
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Solar Smash 2D at Free against ORBIT AR's $0.99. Solar Smash 2D also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (82% vs 50%). ORBIT AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Solar Smash 2D is free to download; ORBIT AR costs $0.99 up front. Solar Smash 2D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ORBIT AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Solar Smash 2D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Smash 2D has 14K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ORBIT AR's written reviews are positive against 82% of Solar Smash 2D's.
ORBIT AR ships an update every 2 weeks, Solar Smash 2D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ORBIT AR | Solar Smash 2D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 82.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 241 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | eJournal Technology | PARADYME LIMITED |
Customer experience
ORBIT AR
Solar Smash 2D
Bugs and requests
ORBIT AR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Solar Smash 2D
Reported bugs
3 issues- Movement controls disappear when switching maps
- Soft-lock when controlling ships and resetting world
- Gem counter bug showing incorrect values
Requested features
6 requests- Add more ships and factions to spawn
- Allow controlling of larger ships and bosses
- Implement faction relationship editor
- Add pause, slow-motion, and speed up controls
- Expand custom planet creation tools
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- Introduce multiplayer mode
In-app purchases
ORBIT AR
No in-app purchases
Solar Smash 2D
- AdFree$3.99
Questions
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