# make a square. vs Orbit

The clearest difference is ads: make a square. at none against Orbit's shown. make a square. also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. make a square. sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Orbit sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Orbit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of make a square.'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Orbit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | make a square. | Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-square/id1495772847/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-gravity-puzzle-game/id1576175691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sangen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494745122) | [Interconnected Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576175693) |

## What reviewers say

### make a square.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-square/id1495772847)

This puzzle game challenges you to think creatively with a variety of handcrafted, daily, and procedurally generated levels. It offers a level editor for community creations and hints to help solve puzzles. Designed to help players recognize patterns and improve their thinking.

**Highlights:** Campaign mode with handcrafted levels, Daily progressive difficulty levels, Community level editor, Procedural level generation, Hint system for solutions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dark Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 Hints | $19.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Hints | $49.99 | one-time |


### Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-gravity-puzzle-game/id1576175691)

Navigate a retro-neon space environment by manipulating gravity to reach checkpoints. Overcome obstacles, use wormholes, and create your own challenging levels with the included editor.

**Highlights:** Gravity manipulation puzzles, Retro-neon visual style, Obstacle avoidance, Wormhole travel, Full level editor, Community level sharing, In-game hints

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orbit Support Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Support Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Full Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Support Tier 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Support Tier 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Support Tier 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Support Tier 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Support Tier 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Support Tier 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Support Tier 9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Support Tier 10 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is make a square. free?

make a square. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orbit free?

Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, make a square. or Orbit?

Orbit is rated higher. make a square. averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Orbit averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do make a square. or Orbit have ads?

Orbit shows ads; make a square. does not.

### Which is updated more often, make a square. or Orbit?

make a square. ships an update weekly, and Orbit weekly. Most recently, make a square. was updated on October 2, 2026 and Orbit on October 13, 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.*