Orthanc vs Blimps Limited
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Faithful recreation of a 1970s RPG
- Dungeon crawl gameplay
- Monster combat and treasure hunting
- Touchscreen controls
- Inspired by early computer games
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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.
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.
- Open-world survival RPG
- Airship cargo delivery
- Combat with cannons and robots
- Crafting and resource gathering
- Mission-based progression
- Exploration and looting
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Orthanc ships an update every 2 months, Blimps Limited monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orthanc | Blimps Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Paul Resch | PAINT CAN GAMES |
Customer experience
Orthanc
Blimps Limited
In-app purchases
Orthanc
No in-app purchases
Blimps Limited
No in-app purchases









