Comparison

Orbital vs LYNE

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

Head to head
About

Orbital

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
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Get the Game of the Year** now! ORBITAL is a 1-thumb experience with a simple goal: score points by destroying orbs. A simple puzzle game for all with beautiful visual effects, it can be played in short sessions and is highly addictive. HOW FAR CAN YOU GO? ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Awards and Prizes: **Game of the Year denki.co.uk *Winner DiscoveryBeats Apps Contest *Silver Award pocketGamer.co.uk ----------------------------------------- VIDEO TRAILER 1) www.tinyurl.com/orbitaliphone ----------------------------------------- AWARDS TOP RATED - jayisgames.com SILVER AWARD - pocketgamer.co.uk ----------------------------------------- WHAT THE CRITICS SAY «ORBITAL is a game of skill, it's a game of strategy, it's a game of reflexes, and it's a game you will keep front and center of your iPhone for weeks on end.» - John Bardinelli (jayisgames.com) «A picnic to understand, but a marathon to get beyond the first few minutes, Orbital's simple style is perfect for those looking for fill the odd spare moment.» 8/10 - Keith Andrew (pocketgamer.co.uk) «Orbital is the most visually appealing brick breaker type game that I have ever laid eyes on and had the chance to play.» 5/5 - Mike (iphoneincanada.ca) «While there are already a few iPhone games that share the same gameplay mechanics as Orbital, none of them look anywhere near as cool.» - Eli Hodapp (toucharcade.com) «BitForge has managed to combine the addictive gameplay of Peggle and the beauty of Geometry Wars, two digital forms of crack, into one easy to use package.» - Chad George (thatvideogameblog.com) «Orbital takes simple gameplay and dresses it up with a unique “gravity” feature and enhanced graphics. The game can be very frustrating at times, but that won’t keep you from coming back for another try.» 4/5 - Will Raskin (148apps.com) «Orbital has got fantastic graphics and unfussy features. Come to think of it, there are really no negative points about the game. Good going, Bitforge!» 5/5 - Yoyo (iphonefootprint.com) ----------------------------------------- GAMEPLAY You must shoot orbs into a grid with your cannon. The orb you fired will expand until it touches a wall or another orb. Each orb contains the number ‘3’, which decreases by one every time it is hit. After 3 hits they explode and you earn a point. The game could be endless… There is just one condition: a shot orb must not touch the death line above the cannon! If it does, the game is over. A simple concept to rack your brains and nerves. ----------------------------------------- FEATURES - Single & Two player mode - 3 game modes: Gravity, Pure & Supernova - Beautiful particle effects - All-time & 24 Hours online Leader board - Facebook connection: Compare with your friends on Facebook ----------------------------------------- ORBITAL is based on Gimme Friction Baby by Wouter Visser.

About

LYNE

This minimalist puzzle game offers a calming yet challenging experience. Connect shapes and fill the board with interflowing paths. Enjoy hundreds of pre-built puzzles or daily procedurally-generated challenges.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of pre-built puzzles
  • Daily procedurally-generated puzzles
  • Slick, intuitive interface
  • Soothing dynamic audio
  • Unlockable color palettes
Features
Currently charting
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Deceptively simple. Infinitely complex. LYNE is a minimalist puzzle game that will knot your brain as it calms your soul. Connect the shapes. Fill the board. Lose yourself in the interflowing paths of LYNE. "I highly recommend grabbing LYNE in the App Store if you’re a fan of relaxing puzzle games for your iOS device." - AppAdvice, 5/5 "LYNE offers a brilliant dose of puzzling fun." - AppSpy, 5/5 "Lyne is a slick, contemplative puzzler that you'd be a fool to miss" - PocketGamer, 9/10 "Great design, both from an aesthetic standpoint and also regarding its difficulty curve." - MacLife, 4/5 "LYNE is a game worth checking out." - 148Apps, 4/5 Features - Hundreds of pre-built puzzles - An infinite number of procedurally-generated puzzles, released daily - No in-app purchases. No ads. - Slick, intuitive interface - Soothing dynamic audio - Unlockable colour palettes Accolades - Finalist at IndieCade 2014 - Best Puzzle Game, Tabby Awards 2014 - Finalist for Audio Design at Freeplay 2013 - Honorable Mention for Design at Freeplay 2013 “The whole thing is a gentle puzzle game that’s thoroughly enjoyable, which is rare because the majority of puzzle games frustrate the hell out of me.” - IndieStatik.com “From the get go, LYNE exudes a very zen feel. The ambiance is calming, the layout simple and clean. ... if you're in it for the challenge to your brain, dim the lights, find a quiet place, and get to solving.” - JayIsGames.com

Screenshots

Orbital4 screens
LYNE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LYNE at 4.9 against Orbital's 4.5. LYNE also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). Orbital's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Orbital costs $4.99 and LYNE $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LYNE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 158 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Orbital's written reviews are positive against 95% of LYNE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbital ships an update every 2 months, LYNE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Orbital versus LYNE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitalLYNE
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.5 (42 ratings)4.9 (158 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews94.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42158 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#116 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitforgeThomas Bowker

Customer experience

Orbital

All ratings42 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews254 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.4%

LYNE

All ratings152 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%

User reviews

Orbital

From 42 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

LYNE

From 158 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Soothing and relaxing experience
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to learn gameplay
  • 🧠 Challenging puzzles that stimulate the mind
  • 💎 Elegant and minimalist design
  • 🎨 Customizable color palettes

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Decrease in puzzle quantity in recent updates
  • 📱 Small screen format not ideal for mobile play
  • 🔄 Frustration with progress being reset
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times

Bugs and requests

Orbital

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 13+
  • Leaderboards not working
  • Inconsistent physics on newer devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Undo feature
  • New game modes
  • Power-ups
  • Online multiplayer
  • PC/Mac version
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  • Original music option
  • Customizable controls

LYNE

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress being reset after updates
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back the old format with more puzzles per day
  • Larger screen format for better visibility
  • More advanced or difficult puzzle sets
  • Ability to save and resume progress

In-app purchases

None

Orbital

No in-app purchases

None

LYNE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbital free?
Orbital costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LYNE free?
LYNE costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orbital or LYNE?
LYNE is rated higher. Orbital averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while LYNE averages 4.9 from 158 ratings.
Do Orbital or LYNE have ads?
Neither Orbital nor LYNE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbital or LYNE?
Orbital ships an update every 2 months, and LYNE every 2 weeks. Most recently, Orbital was updated on October 31, 2026 and LYNE on November 1, 2026.

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