bigsby! vs Aphelion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
bigsby!
A classic side-scrolling adventure where players run and jump to reach the finish line. This game offers simple, enjoyable gameplay for quick entertainment.
- Run and jump gameplay
- Side-scrolling adventure
- Easy to play
- Reach the flag objective
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Run and jump your way to the flag. A fun and easy to play side scroller.
Aphelion
Guide a comet through celestial bodies and obstacles using precise flicks. Solve physics-based puzzles across five distinct chapters with over 50 handcrafted levels. Experience a minimalist, timer-free approach to space exploration.
- Flick-based aiming and trajectory control
- Gravity-driven orbital mechanics
- 50 handcrafted levels across 5 chapters
- Minimalist, timer-free gameplay
- Steer comets and capture celestial bodies
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Master gravity with one flick. Launch a comet, bend its trajectory around moving worlds, and complete 100 handcrafted orbital puzzles. EXPLORE TEN CHAPTERS • Aim with precision using a live trajectory preview • Slingshot around planets and capture stable orbits • Collect and deliver ice across moving systems • Reshape trajectories with timed engine burns • Survive atmospheric entry and dangerous ring crossings • Defend planets from incoming asteroids • Use animated solver hints whenever you’re stuck Play at your own pace with no timers, energy systems, or forced ads. The core game works offline and fits into a remarkably small download. One flick. One trajectory. One perfect solution.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Aphelion at 4.9 against bigsby!'s 3.1. Aphelion also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). bigsby!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Aphelion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. bigsby! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aphelion holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of bigsby!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Aphelion's.
bigsby! ships an update every 5 months, Aphelion every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | bigsby! | Aphelion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (14 ratings) | 4.9 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | White Bread Games | JIUSONG GAO |
Customer experience
bigsby!
Aphelion
In-app purchases
bigsby!
No in-app purchases
Aphelion
- Unlock All Hints$3.99
