# Orbitals vs GPlates

Orbitals and GPlates are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbitals | GPlates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gplates/id6447170583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APORIA FOUNDATION INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754896083) | [Xiaodong Qin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661896637) |

## What reviewers say

### Orbitals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitals/id1620464132)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GPlates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gplates/id6447170583)

Explore Earth's geological history by reconstructing and visualizing spatial data through geological time. This tool offers an intuitive interface for students, teachers, researchers, and enthusiasts to understand our planet's evolution.

**Highlights:** Reconstruct spatial data, Visualize geological time, Intuitive interface, Explore Earth's history, Plate reconstruction software

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbitals free?

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

### Is GPlates free?

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

### Do Orbitals or GPlates have ads?

Neither Orbitals nor GPlates shows ads.

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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.*