# Spark vs Orbis

The clearest difference is rating: Spark at 4.8 against Orbis's 3.7. Spark also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 3) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spark sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Orbis sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spark holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spark has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Spark's written reviews are positive against 100% of Orbis's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spark ships an update weekly, Orbis every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spark | Orbis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-daily-learning-puzzles/id6744417372/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbis-learn-geopolitics/id6782870111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Mind Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/875063459) | [Ruminski Labs OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782870113) |

## What reviewers say

### Spark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-daily-learning-puzzles/id6744417372)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Engage with daily learning puzzles centered around a single theme. Explore history, science, and pop culture through four unique, human-crafted games designed for discovery and fun.

**Highlights:** Daily themed puzzles, Four unique game modes, Human-crafted puzzles, Explore history, science, and pop culture, Archive of past puzzles, No timers or tests

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spark+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Spark+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Spark+ | $7.49 | per month |
| Spark+ | $39.99 | per year |
| Spark+ | $39.99 | per year |
| Spark+ | $39.99 | per year |
| Spark+ | $59.99 | per year |
| Spark+ | $59.99 | per year |
| Spark+ | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and free way to fight brainrot
- 👍 Engaging and educational puzzles
- 💡 Innovative and interesting themes
- 👍 Clean visuals and smooth design
- 👍 Balanced challenge and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Potential inaccurate information in puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- AT&T blocking the website as potentially malicious

**Requested features**

- More games and puzzles
- Dark mode option


### Orbis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbis-learn-geopolitics/id6782870111)

Learn about global politics and history through concise, engaging lessons and daily news analysis. Understand the 'why' behind world events with interactive quizzes and flashcards. Explore country profiles and strategic locations to grasp the dynamics of international power.

**Highlights:** 500+ bite-sized lessons, Daily news with historical context, 3,500+ flashcards with spaced repetition, Quizzes and review sessions, Country, leader, and conflict profiles, Strategic chokepoint maps, Progress tracking and streaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orbis Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Orbis Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spark free?

Spark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orbis free?

Orbis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spark or Orbis?

Spark is rated higher. Spark averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Orbis averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Spark or Orbis have ads?

Both Spark and Orbis show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spark or Orbis?

Spark ships an update weekly, and Orbis every 8 days. Most recently, Spark was updated on November 10, 2026 and Orbis on November 10, 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.*