Orbit vs Emergent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orbit
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"Orbit" is an exhilarating and endlessly captivating mobile game that takes players on an adventurous journey through the cosmos. In this gravity-defying experience, players find themselves at the helm of a mesmerizing orbiting object, tasked with navigating an intricate and ever-evolving maze of celestial circles. The game's hallmark feature is its "Infinite Loop Mode," offering players an addictive and boundless challenge. As you embark on this interstellar odyssey, your reflexes and precision will be put to the test as you skillfully guide your object through the twists and turns of the cosmic rings. But it's not just about dodging obstacles – players are also on a mission to collect as many sparkling coins as possible, enhancing the excitement and competitiveness of the game. With stunning visuals, dynamic gameplay, and a gripping soundtrack, "Orbit" immerses players in an otherworldly experience that keeps them coming back for more. Are you ready to embark on this cosmic adventure and test your orbital skills? Join the journey in "Orbit" and become a master of the infinite loop!
Emergent
Shape barren worlds with hyper-realistic fluid and particle simulations. Terraform landscapes, create ecosystems, and mine resources to power your connection to other players' realities. Balance creation and destruction to keep planetary hearts beating.
- Hyper-realistic fluid and particle simulation
- Terraform mountains and carve rivers
- Paint life onto barren worlds
- Remote viewing of other players' realities
- Send and receive gold with other players
- Mine resources to maintain connection
- 10 unique explorable worlds
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Your planet is your canvas. Sculpt a living world like clay. Raise mountains with a finger, flood the seas, and let rivers dig gold out of the rock. Where the water goes, life follows — and evolves to fit the world you made. Other players' planets orbit alongside yours. Visit them. Chat with whoever's home. Send gold in an envelope that isn't anyone's until it's opened. WHAT YOU DO • Sculpt terrain in real time — one finger raises land, two fingers fly • Seed life and watch it spread, species by species • Mine gold. Every gram costs the world something. • Fly satellites — 107 of them — that steer weather, growth, and fortune • Gamble at the Cosmic Arcade: slots, blackjack, carts, snow tubes • Top the leaderboard by wealth, or by how much life your world holds Your world keeps living while you're away. Rivers flow, ore returns, and eleven planets wait in the dark. One account, every screen. Start on your phone, continue in any browser at emergent-d.com. Same world, same wallet, same friends.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit at none against Emergent's 1. Orbit also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. Emergent sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orbit asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Orbit | Emergent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Al Baraa Hittah | Joseph Smith |
In-app purchases
Orbit
No in-app purchases
Emergent
- 10,000 Gold$0.99









