# Osmos vs Gravity Rider

The clearest difference is price: Gravity Rider at Free against Osmos's $3.99. Gravity Rider also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Osmos's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Gravity Rider is free to download; Osmos costs $3.99 up front. Gravity Rider sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Osmos asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Osmos against 4.7 for Gravity Rider. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 892 and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Osmos's written reviews are positive against 67% of Gravity Rider's.

Osmos ships an update every 7 months, Gravity Rider every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Osmos | Gravity Rider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (892 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos/id382991304/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-rider/id1279780896/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 892 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hemisphere Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/379323385) | [Vivid Games S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298284656) |

## What reviewers say

### Osmos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos/id382991304)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Puzzle, #127 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Navigate a cosmic world as a galactic mote. Absorb smaller organisms to grow while avoiding larger predators. This physics-based survival game features stunning graphics and an ambient soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Absorb smaller organisms to grow, Avoid larger predators, Stellar graphics, Ambient soundtrack, 72 levels across 8 worlds, Multiplayer mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Mesmerizing visuals and aesthetics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and audio design
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking gameplay
- 🕰️ Ability to control time/speed
- 🕊️ Relaxing and meditative experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult at times
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🖥️ Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)
- 🔍 Lack of zoom/scale controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices/OS versions
- Compatibility issues with newer hardware

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Multiplayer mode improvements
- Customization options (e.g. music, visuals)
- Difficulty settings or accessibility options


### Gravity Rider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-rider/id1279780896)

Race through challenging space environments with advanced physics. Master your balance, avoid deadly traps, and compete against other riders to become the ultimate master rider across diverse planets.

**Highlights:** Advanced physics engine, Challenging space tracks, Balance and control mechanics, Deadly trap avoidance, Multiplayer racing challenges, Diverse planetary environments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP  Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prepare for Lift-off | $4.99 | one-time |
| The 1% Club Rider | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deep Space Invader | $4.99 | one-time |
| High-Tech Trailblazer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Billionaire Orbital Rider | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lone Galactic Pathfinder | $4.99 | one-time |
| Container of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Stuntman | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🏆 Great graphics
- 💡 Unique gameplay concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of offline mode
- 🔍 Progression gated by upgrades
- 🔍 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after updates
- Online matchmaking issues
- Progression data loss on reinstall
- Inconsistent controls and physics

**Requested features**

- Offline single-player mode
- More customization options
- Ability to race against friends
- Reduce grind for upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Osmos free?

Osmos costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gravity Rider free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Osmos or Gravity Rider?

Osmos is rated higher. Osmos averages 4.8 out of 5 from 892 ratings, while Gravity Rider averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Osmos or Gravity Rider have ads?

Gravity Rider shows ads; Osmos does not.

### Which is updated more often, Osmos or Gravity Rider?

Osmos ships an update every 7 months, and Gravity Rider every 3 months. Most recently, Osmos was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gravity Rider on September 23, 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.*