Comparison

Orbit defenders vs Raid & Roll

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

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About

Orbit defenders

Engage in a thrilling spaceship shooter experience, defending the Earth from alien invaders. Progress through levels to unlock new equipment or test your endurance in an endless battle mode.

Highlights
  • Spaceship shooter gameplay
  • Eliminate aliens
  • Level Mode with equipment unlocks
  • Infinity Mode with gold and item purchases
  • Defend against sky invaders
Features
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This game is a Spaceship shooter-style game. player needs to eliminate all the aliens from the sky before reaching the ground. there are two modes of the game: 1) Level Mode: Players start from the first level and unlock new equipments 2)Infinity Mode: The player starts with initial gold and buys items and fights aliens until the game is over.

About

Raid & Roll

Features
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Roll the dice and move forward on a dangerous board where every step matters. Each run is short, intense, and completely shaped by the decisions you make. This is a dynamic dice, board, and combat experience built around tactical choices and risk versus reward. Will you play it safe, or push your luck for a game-breaking build? CORE GAMEPLAY Roll the dice with a satisfying "Hold to Roll" mechanic. Move step by step across a fast-paced board. Face enemies, discover loot, and trigger unexpected events on every tile. TACTICAL COMBAT Every fight is a test of strategy. Choose between Attack, Guard, or Skill. Timing and resource management matter more than raw power. Read your enemy and strike! Even with bad dice luck, you can survive if you fight smart. PLAYSTYLE-CHANGING BUFFS Discover powerful, stackable buffs that completely alter how you play. Become a high-damage "Glass Cannon," a self-healing tank, or find your own unique combo. Every run offers different strategic possibilities. MEANINGFUL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Board Gems are your key to survival. Will you spend them in the Board Shop for instant stats, or save them for crucial Rerolls and Revives when things go wrong? PROGRESSION & UPGRADES Defeat tough bosses to earn special upgrade stones. Grow stronger between attempts and build your character permanently. Learn the board, master the combat, and conquer higher levels. DESIGNED FOR SHORT SESSIONS Each level offers a focused route with a limited number of turns. Perfect for quick but highly engaging play sessions. Every turn asks the same question: Do you play it safe, or take a risk for a greater reward? A short-session game for players who love dice rolling, board mechanics, deep combat choices, and roguelike strategy.

Screenshots

Orbit defenders4 screens
Raid & Roll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Raid & Roll at none against Orbit defenders's shown. Orbit defenders's advantage is iOS requirement (10.1 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Orbit defenders versus Raid & Roll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbit defendersRaid & Roll
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB129 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperNezam AnsariYunus Koc

In-app purchases

None

Orbit defenders

No in-app purchases

None

Raid & Roll

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbit defenders free?
Orbit defenders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Raid & Roll free?
Raid & Roll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orbit defenders or Raid & Roll have ads?
Orbit defenders shows ads; Raid & Roll does not.
Which is updated more often, Orbit defenders or Raid & Roll?
Orbit defenders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Raid & Roll every 3 weeks. Most recently, Orbit defenders was updated on October 13, 2026 and Raid & Roll on October 4, 2026.

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