# MoonBox vs Orbit Mission

The clearest difference is rating: Orbit Mission at 5.0 against MoonBox's 4.0. Orbit Mission also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). MoonBox's advantage is ratings volume (272 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MoonBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Orbit Mission sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Orbit Mission holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MoonBox has 272 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MoonBox ships an update every 3 weeks, Orbit Mission daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoonBox | Orbit Mission |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonbox/id1529436756/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-mission/id6775084037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **272** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 211 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Karpenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524283977) | [Raven Vector LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896521088) |

## What reviewers say

### MoonBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonbox/id1529436756)

Control a supercomputer on a distant planet to prevent war between three hostile races. Create and command armies using unique genetic codes, experiment with life forms, and shape the outcome of epic ragdoll physics battles in a dynamic sandbox world.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics combat, Create custom armies, Epic space battles, Dynamic sandbox world, Alien invasion mechanics, Advanced strategy gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Potential for improvement
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Premium content locked
- 🔋 Performance issues and lag
- 👎 Lack of content and features

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues and lost progress
- Premium subscription bugs
- Freezing and crashes
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More buildings and units
- Improved AI and unit behavior
- Ability to disable friendly fire
- Difficulty settings for Survival mode
- Multiplayer and faction alliances


### Orbit Mission

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-mission/id6775084037)

A bright rocket launch game for kids and families. Build custom rockets, navigate launch hazards, and learn the science behind reaching orbit. Offers hands-on gameplay with adjustable controls and educational content.

**Highlights:** Custom rocket building, Interactive launch simulation, Educational science facts, Adjustable difficulty controls, Offline family play, Mission challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmic Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Founder's Hangar | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoonBox free?

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

### Is Orbit Mission free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MoonBox or Orbit Mission?

Orbit Mission is rated higher. MoonBox averages 4.0 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while Orbit Mission averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MoonBox or Orbit Mission have ads?

Neither MoonBox nor Orbit Mission shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MoonBox or Orbit Mission?

MoonBox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Orbit Mission daily. Most recently, MoonBox was updated on November 3, 2026 and Orbit Mission on October 31, 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.*