# Orlu vs Under Crush

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orlu at none against Under Crush's 9. Orlu also leads on ads (none vs shown). Under Crush's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Under Crush sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Orlu asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Orlu against 5.0 for Under Crush. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orlu | Under Crush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orlu-physics-puzzle-strategy/id1611398578/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/under-crush/id6749669156/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 158 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lit'l Oak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611398580) | [Evocentron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820074067) |

## What reviewers say

### Orlu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orlu-physics-puzzle-strategy/id1611398578)

Guide a character through physics-based puzzles with precise timing and strategy. Master levels by solving them or beating target times, with options for relaxed play or competitive multiplayer. Share replays and learn from solutions.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Dual play styles (puzzle/time attack), 100+ levels, Real-time multiplayer, Replay sharing, Offline play, Universal purchase

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Under Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/under-crush/id6749669156)

A physics-based crane game that challenges your timing and strategy. Swing, drop, and smash obstacles to collect keys and earn gems. Unlock powerful abilities and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Physics-based crane gameplay, Strategic obstacle smashing, Key collection for progression, Unlockable abilities (Thunderstorm, Extra Time, Super Load), Dynamic level challenges (e.g., earthquakes), Global leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gems | $15.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orlu free?

Orlu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Under Crush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Orlu or Under Crush?

Orlu and Under Crush are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Orlu or Under Crush have ads?

Under Crush shows ads; Orlu does not.

### Which is updated more often, Orlu or Under Crush?

Orlu ships an update every 2 weeks, and Under Crush every 2 weeks. Most recently, Orlu was updated on November 3, 2026 and Under Crush on November 5, 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.*