# Orba vs Molekula

The clearest difference is price: Molekula at Free against Orba's $2.99. Molekula also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Orba's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Molekula is free to download; Orba costs $2.99 up front. Molekula sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orba asks for nothing beyond the download.

Molekula holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orba has 196 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Orba's written reviews are positive against 100% of Molekula's.

Orba ships an update every 3 months, Molekula every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orba | Molekula |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orba/id339434383/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molekula/id6758935250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **196** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kieffer Bros.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293702721) | [Stéphan Barbé](https://appshunter.io/developer/313949257) |

## What reviewers say

### Orba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orba/id339434383)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 💎 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎨 Relaxing and calming
- 🕹️ Great gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💤 Lacks more advanced features or modes

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iOS 11 and above
- Music/sound issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Endless/Zen mode
- More color/orb sets
- Leaderboards or achievements
- Undo/reset option
- Support for newer devices and iOS versions


### Molekula

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molekula/id6758935250)

A minimalist and relaxing puzzle game designed for quiet moments. Players interact with molecules in a calm environment without pressure or time limits. It's a hypnotic experience for those seeking a peaceful break.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Relaxing gameplay, Hypnotic puzzles, No time pressure, Molecule interaction

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orba free?

Orba costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Molekula free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Orba or Molekula?

Molekula is rated higher. Orba averages 4.6 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Molekula averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Orba or Molekula have ads?

Molekula shows ads; Orba does not.

### Which is updated more often, Orba or Molekula?

Orba ships an update every 3 months, and Molekula every 2 weeks. Most recently, Orba was updated on October 15, 2026 and Molekula on October 7, 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.*