# Orbital vs RetroQix

The clearest difference is price: RetroQix at Free against Orbital's $4.99. RetroQix also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Orbital's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (42 vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

RetroQix is free to download; Orbital costs $4.99 up front. RetroQix sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Orbital asks for nothing beyond the download.

RetroQix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbital has 42 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Orbital's written reviews are positive against 100% of RetroQix's.

Orbital ships an update every 2 months, RetroQix every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbital | RetroQix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital/id324012853/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroqix/id6757398688/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 23 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bitforge](https://appshunter.io/developer/289719102) | [Juan Manuel Bravo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866632543) |

## What reviewers say

### Orbital

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital/id324012853)

Score points by destroying orbs in this addictive puzzle game. With simple one-thumb controls and beautiful visual effects, it's perfect for short play sessions. Compete with friends and aim for the top of the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** One-thumb gameplay, Score points by destroying orbs, Beautiful visual effects, Single & Two player modes, 3 game modes (Gravity, Pure, Supernova), Online leaderboards, Facebook integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great little distraction
- 💎 Classic game
- 💎 A keeper
- 💎 Timeless
- 💎 Love the game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Startup sound issue
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Crashes on newer iOS
- 🔇 Missing original music
- 🐛 Score reset issue

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 13+
- Leaderboards not working
- Inconsistent physics on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Undo feature
- New game modes
- Power-ups
- Online multiplayer
- PC/Mac version


### RetroQix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroqix/id6757398688)

Reclaim the neon grid by drawing lines to capture territory and trap bouncing enemies. Utilize power-ups like slow motion and shields to survive increasingly challenging levels. Compete for high scores with smooth, retro-inspired gameplay.

**Highlights:** Reclaim grid territory, Trap bouncing enemies, Unlock power-ups, Smooth 120Hz gameplay, Retro neon aesthetic, Procedurally generated levels, Local leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continue Pack (3x) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Power-Ups | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbital free?

Orbital costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RetroQix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Orbital or RetroQix?

RetroQix is rated higher. Orbital averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while RetroQix averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Orbital or RetroQix have ads?

Neither Orbital nor RetroQix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Orbital or RetroQix?

Orbital ships an update every 2 months, and RetroQix every 3 days. Most recently, Orbital was updated on October 31, 2026 and RetroQix 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.*