Comparison

Polycell vs Orbit Defense!

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

Head to head
About

Polycell

Features
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Welcome to Polycell, a captivating world where you take on the role of a tiny virus on a thrilling mission. Your goal? Collect as much DNA from other cells while evading furious enemies! With two exciting game modes to choose from, dive into the adventures of a virus mutant. Polycell offers a classic arcade experience infused with modern twists. Encounter AI-driven enemy cells, navigate through physics-based gameplay with simple finger controls — hold & drag, aim, and release. Explore diverse custom skins and collect DNA points to unlock powerful upgrades like IMMUNIUM and FROZIUM. Discover special cells for point multipliers or to slow down aggressive adversaries. Compete on global leaderboards, challenging friends and players worldwide. Earn achievements and collect coveted medals as you showcase your skills in this immersive, action-packed universe. Join the Polycell world and test your agility, strategy, and precision in this exhilarating game. Get ready to unleash your virus avatar into a realm of challenges and triumphs — let the adventure begin! FEATURES of Polycell: - Classical Arcade game - Angry ENEMY cells driven by AI - Enjoy a FUN PHYSICS-BASED GAMEPLAY: Control the tiny virus, aka polycell by using your fingers, hold and drag, aim and release method so simple - Custom SKINS - UPGRADE: Collect DNA points, use power ups to boost your points, like IMMUNIUM or FROZIUM, collect special cells to get POINTS DOUBLING or angry enemy SLOWER - LEADERBOARDS compete with your friends and other players and prove who is the best on the global leaderboards - ACHIEVEMENTS / COLLECTIBLE MEDALS - USING Game Center Enjoy the awesomeness, have fun with Polycell. Do you love Polycell? Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biongames

About

Orbit Defense!

Engage in intense space combat, automatically shooting or manually aiming at enemies and asteroids. Unlock new abilities and permanent upgrades to enhance your ship's stats and progress through levels. Compete globally to climb the leaderboard and prove your dominance.

Highlights
  • Auto or manual aiming
  • Unlock new abilities
  • Permanent ship upgrades
  • Climb global leaderboards
  • Survive intense waves
Features
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Shoot, Upgrade, and Conquer the Galaxy! Command your spaceship in thrilling battles against relentless enemies and asteroids. Upgrade your ship’s stats, unlock powerful abilities, and climb the leaderboard to prove your dominance. 1. Auto Shoot: Automatically fire at enemies or take control and aim manually. 2. Unlock New Abilities: Progress through the game to discover powerful new tools to overcome challenges. 3. Permanent Upgrades: Earn rewards to unlock upgrades that stay with you for every battle. 4. Climb the Leaderboard: Prove your skills and rise to the top by earning medals and completing levels. - Defend your ship and survive intense waves. - Unlock permanent upgrades for endless progression. - Discover new abilities to crush every challenge. - Compete globally to become the top pilot. Get ready to defend your ship and rule the stars!

Screenshots

Polycell4 screens
Orbit Defense!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit Defense! at none against Polycell's 6. Orbit Defense! also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Polycell sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Orbit Defense! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polycell ships an update every 3 weeks, Orbit Defense! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on December 13, 2025 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Polycell versus Orbit Defense!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolycellOrbit Defense!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB144 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNorbert FritzFunnel Entertainment

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Polycell

One-time6
  • One piece of Amethyst$1.99
  • Two pieces of Amethyst$3.99
  • Three pieces of Amethyst$7.99
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  • Handful of Amethyst$12.99
  • A bunch of Amethyst$19.99
  • Mountain of Amethyst$39.99
None

Orbit Defense!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polycell free?
Polycell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit Defense! free?
Orbit Defense! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Polycell or Orbit Defense! have ads?
Both Polycell and Orbit Defense! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Polycell or Orbit Defense!?
Polycell ships an update every 3 weeks, and Orbit Defense! every 2 days. Most recently, Polycell was updated on December 13, 2025 and Orbit Defense! on September 18, 2026.

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