Comparison

Wild Wind vs Neon Orbit

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

Head to head
About

Wild Wind

Embark on a high-speed hack-and-slash adventure to rescue your partner. Master single-finger controls for swift attacks and evasive maneuvers against unique enemies and epic bosses in diverse, stunning environments.

Highlights
  • Single-finger combat controls
  • Diverse enemy types
  • Epic boss battles
  • Stunning environments
  • Unlockable bonus character
Features
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Reclaim your lost partner from the shadows in this high-speed hack-and-slash game! Engage in intense combat against diverse enemies across stunning landscapes. ◆ Simple Control: Control the game with a single finger for swift attacks, jumps, and double jumps. ◆ Unique Enemies: Encounter enemies with diverse behaviors, each demanding different strategies. ◆ Epic Boss Fights: Engage in thrilling battles against menacing bosses, learning their patterns for victory. ◆ Diverse Environments: Traverse stunning landscapes across distinctive levels. ◆ Unlockable Character: Unveil a bonus playable character with a distinct playstyle.

About

Neon Orbit

A fast-paced, one-finger arcade game where you control a glowing orb on a circular orbit. Dodge incoming obstacles, collect diamonds, and survive as long as possible to achieve high scores. Unlock new visual elements to customize your experience.

Highlights
  • One-finger controls
  • Circular arcade gameplay
  • Dodge danger arcs
  • Collect diamonds and power-ups
  • Unlockable themes and characters
  • Score chasing and stats
Features
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Dodge the arcs. Chase the glow. Neon Orbit is a colorful one-finger arcade game where you control a glowing orb locked to a circular orbit. Slide left or right to move around the ring, dodge incoming neon obstacles, collect diamonds, and survive as long as you can. The rules are simple: stay on the orbit, avoid the danger arcs, grab power-ups, and keep your run alive. Barrier shields protect you from hits, freeze slows the chaos, and surge moments turn the screen into a high-energy challenge. Unlock new backgrounds, characters, and enemy styles with diamonds to create your own look. Features: Simple one-finger controls Fast 2D circular arcade gameplay Colorful neon visuals Collect diamonds and power-ups Unlock themes, characters, and enemy styles Score chasing with best score and stats Quick retries and short, replayable runs How long can you survive the orbit?

Screenshots

Wild Wind4 screens
Neon Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wild Wind at none against Neon Orbit's 4. Wild Wind also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Neon Orbit sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Wild Wind asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Wild Wind against 5.0 for Neon Orbit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wild Wind has 5.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Wild Wind's written reviews are positive against 100% of Neon Orbit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wild Wind ships an update every 3 days, Neon Orbit every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wild Wind versus Neon Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWild WindNeon Orbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.3K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.3K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB22 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperIan ChiaoOMER FARUK SEN

Customer experience

Wild Wind

All ratings5,270 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.6%

Neon Orbit

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Wild Wind

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional freezes or crashes
  • Hitbox and collision detection issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and stages
  • Endless or survival mode
  • Additional playable characters
  • Level editor or customization options

Neon Orbit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wild Wind

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Neon Orbit

One-time4
  • 25 Diamonds$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 80 Diamonds$2.99
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  • 180 Diamonds$5.99

Questions

Is Wild Wind free?
Wild Wind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neon Orbit free?
Neon Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wild Wind or Neon Orbit?
Neon Orbit is rated higher. Wild Wind averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Neon Orbit averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Wild Wind or Neon Orbit have ads?
Neon Orbit shows ads; Wild Wind does not.
Which is updated more often, Wild Wind or Neon Orbit?
Wild Wind ships an update every 3 days, and Neon Orbit every 2 days. Most recently, Wild Wind was updated on October 19, 2026 and Neon Orbit on October 5, 2026.

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