Comparison

Orthanc vs Blimps Limited

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

Head to head
About

Orthanc

Embark on an adventure in this faithful recreation of a classic 1970s graphic dungeon crawl RPG. Explore, defeat monsters, and gather treasure using the touchscreen interface. Experience a challenging yet addictive gameplay loop inspired by early computer games.

Highlights
  • Faithful recreation of a 1970s RPG
  • Dungeon crawl gameplay
  • Monster combat and treasure hunting
  • Touchscreen controls
  • Inspired by early computer games
Features
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This game is a faithful recreation of "Orthanc", one of the first graphic dungeon crawl role-playing games developed for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's PLATO computer in the 1970s. The original was played on a PLATO terminal with a keyboard. (The PLATO version of "Orthanc" was inspired by "pedit5", which you can learn more about in Wikipedia.) The original PLATO terminals used plasma panels only capable of displaying orange and black. There is no sound. This implementation uses the touchscreen for all gameplay. You are an adventurer gaining experience and treasure by defeating monsters. Orthanc is easy to start but hard to put down.

About

Blimps Limited

Embark on a single-player open-world survival RPG adventure. Pilot an electric airship, deliver cargo, battle foes, and craft items to escape a unique world. Features include combat, resource gathering, and mission-based progression.

Highlights
  • Open-world survival RPG
  • Airship cargo delivery
  • Combat with cannons and robots
  • Crafting and resource gathering
  • Mission-based progression
  • Exploration and looting
Features
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Welcome to Blimps Limited — The Unrestricted 13-Minute Mobile Trial! Test your strategic planning skills against a ticking clock! Blimps Limited is a fully functional version of our premium game, restricted only by a strict 13-minute session timer. In this world, 10 real-world seconds equal 15 minutes of game time. Use this free download to master the steep learning curve, explore the mechanics, map out your optimal routing strategy, and see what high score you can lock in before your time runs out! ▶ WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TRIAL: - The Billionaire Space Race: Launch into the opening campaign and race against corporate AI rivals Space Y, Nile X, and Sir Space to reach the Moon. - Multi-Vehicular Sandbox: Take control of customizable electric blimps, submarines, earth-drilling rigs, motorcycles, and even a funicular! - 3 Arcade Mini-Games: Locate and unlock the cyberpunk motorcycle race, the drill-based 4-floor dungeon crawler, and the 2D side-scrolling aerial highway. - Mobile Console Integration: Play using precise custom touch controls or sync your favorite Xbox, PlayStation, or Backbone controller. ▶ READY FOR THE UNLIMITED JOURNEY? Your strategies in this trial will directly prepare you for the ultimate escape. If you want to drop the time limits and unlock the complete story, search the App Store for "Blimps" to purchase the premium Unlimited edition. Unlocking the full game gives you permanent progression!

Screenshots

Orthanc4 screens
Blimps Limited4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Orthanc at 4.0 against Blimps Limited's 3.0. Orthanc also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). Blimps Limited's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orthanc holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orthanc ships an update every 2 months, Blimps Limited monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Orthanc versus Blimps Limited: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrthancBlimps Limited
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB193 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPaul ReschPAINT CAN GAMES

Customer experience

Orthanc

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Blimps Limited

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Orthanc

No in-app purchases

None

Blimps Limited

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orthanc free?
Orthanc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blimps Limited free?
Blimps Limited is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orthanc or Blimps Limited?
Orthanc is rated higher. Orthanc averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Blimps Limited averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Orthanc or Blimps Limited have ads?
Neither Orthanc nor Blimps Limited shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orthanc or Blimps Limited?
Orthanc ships an update every 2 months, and Blimps Limited monthly. Most recently, Orthanc was updated on October 11, 2026 and Blimps Limited on October 14, 2026.

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