Comparison

Snake vs Orbt XL

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

Head to head
About

Snake

Guide a character to grow by consuming colored balls of yarn in this modern take on the classic Snake game. Earn points and tackle achievements while enjoying customizable backgrounds, controls, and speeds.

Highlights
  • Classic Snake gameplay
  • Character growth mechanic
  • Score-based challenges
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Multiple backgrounds
  • Two control modes
  • Adjustable game speeds
Features
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In collaboration with OpenFeint's Free Game of the Day, Snake :) is Free for TODAY only. Remember to download OpenFeint’s Game Spotlight App to get the Free Game of the Day every day! Help Sockie grow by devouring colored balls of yarn in this updated take on the classic game of Snake. The more balls of yarn you devour the more points you score but don't forget to take on our great achievements that include such challenges as 'Paint Me Red' to 'Happy Holidays Sockie'. The game comes with four different backgrounds, 2 control modes (swipe and plus), three different speeds and of course Open Feint leaderboards and achievements. The more 5-star ratings we earn the more updates we will make!

About

Orbt XL

This one-touch arcade game challenges you to keep a planet in orbit around a black hole. Dodge obstacles and gravitational pull to survive and score points. Unlock new skins and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • One-touch controls
  • Fast-paced arcade gameplay
  • Endless challenge
  • Unlockable planet skins
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
Features
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Stay in orbit or be pulled into the abyss! Orbt XL is an intense, fast-paced one-touch arcade game where you must keep your planet in orbit while avoiding obstacles and the gravitational pull of a massive black hole. Dodge, weave, and survive as long as possible to rack up points and chase high scores. The closer you orbit to the center, the faster you earn points—but the greater the danger! • Simple One-Touch Controls – Easy to pick up, hard to master! • Fast & Addictive Gameplay – Quick rounds make it perfect for short sessions. • Endless Challenge – The longer you survive, the harder it gets! • Unlockable Skins – Customize your planet for extra fun. • Leaderboards & Achievements – Compete with players worldwide! Can you survive the pull of the black hole and climb the leaderboards? Test your reflexes and master gravity in Orbt XL today! Download now and see how long you can last!

Screenshots

Snake4 screens
Orbt XL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Snake at Free against Orbt XL's $0.99. Snake also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (932 vs 5). Orbt XL's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Snake is free to download; Orbt XL costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orbt XL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snake has 932 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Snake's written reviews are positive against 100% of Orbt XL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snake ships an update every 3 weeks, Orbt XL every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Snake versus Orbt XL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnakeOrbt XL
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.0 (932 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings932 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS3.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Press Publishing, s.r.o.Adamvision

Customer experience

Snake

All ratings936 ratings
Positive44.7%
Neutral11.3%
Negative44.0%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral10.6%
Negative23.9%

Orbt XL

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Snake

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Options menu crashes the app
  • Game doesn't pause when switching apps
  • Achievements not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • More background options
  • Difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
  • Ability to control snake speed
  • Pause/resume functionality
  • Improved touch/swipe controls

Orbt XL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Snake

No in-app purchases

None

Orbt XL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Snake free?
Snake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbt XL free?
Orbt XL costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Snake or Orbt XL?
Orbt XL is rated higher. Snake averages 3.0 out of 5 from 932 ratings, while Orbt XL averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Snake or Orbt XL have ads?
Neither Snake nor Orbt XL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snake or Orbt XL?
Snake ships an update every 3 weeks, and Orbt XL every 13 months. Most recently, Snake was updated on October 29, 2026 and Orbt XL on October 24, 2026.

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