# Wild Wind vs Neon Orbit

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 (5.6K vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

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 5.6K 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.

Wild Wind ships an update every 3 days, Neon Orbit every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wild Wind | Neon Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-wind/id6470183891/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-orbit/id6770174383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ian Chiao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630807335) | [OMER FARUK SEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896693336) |

## What reviewers say

### Wild Wind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-wind/id6470183891)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful and minimalist art style
- 🎨 Unique and captivating visuals
- 🎶 Excellent sound design and music
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🔁 Lack of content and replayability
- 🐛 Some levels feel unbalanced or glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezes or crashes
- Hitbox and collision detection issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and stages
- Endless or survival mode
- Additional playable characters
- Level editor or customization options


### Neon Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-orbit/id6770174383)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 80 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180 Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 5.6K 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 21, 2026 and Neon Orbit on October 5, 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.*