Orba vs Pipe master 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orba
Tap chains of same-colored orbs to clear the screen and earn points. Longer chains yield higher scores. The game becomes more challenging as additional colors are introduced, increasing the difficulty of forming long chains.
- Tap same-colored orb chains
- Clear screen to earn points
- Longer chains for more points
- Increasing difficulty with more colors
- Game over when screen is full
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Say hello to Orba—the deliciously addictive color smasher from Kieffer Bros. Tap chains of same-colored orbs to clear the screen. Line up longer chains to earn more points. Each time you clear the screen, more orbs fall into play. As you progress, more colors are added making it increasingly difficult to build longer chains. When your screen is completely filled and there are no moves left, it's game over. Addiction incarnate—Orba's a lovely way to stretch your mind or waste your time.
Pipe master 2
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Puzzle game where players are challenged to strategically place various pipe pieces to connect a water source to its destination. Each level presents a grid filled with obstacles, requiring careful planning and rotation of pipes to create a seamless water flow. As players progress, the difficulty increases with more complex pipe layouts and limited moves. This game offers endless entertainment for puzzle lovers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pipe master 2 at Free against Orba's $2.99. Pipe master 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Orba's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On ads 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
Pipe master 2 is free to download; Orba costs $2.99 up front. Pipe master 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Orba asks for nothing beyond the download.
Orba ships an update every 3 months, Pipe master 2 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orba | Pipe master 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (196 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 196 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kieffer Bros. | Petar Juros |
Bugs and requests
Orba
Reported bugs
2 issues- Doesn't work on iOS 11 and above
- Music/sound issues for some users
Requested features
5 requests- Endless/Zen mode
- More color/orb sets
- Leaderboards or achievements
- Undo/reset option
- Support for newer devices and iOS versions
Pipe master 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Orba
No in-app purchases
Pipe master 2
- Advanced campaign$1.99
- Small donation$4.99
- Big donation$9.99
