# PatchWall vs Orblink

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PatchWall at none against Orblink's 4. Orblink's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orblink sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PatchWall asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PatchWall | Orblink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 27 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Federico Gherardi](https://appshunter.io/developer/461560272) | [Apptojo AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/532341574) |

## What reviewers say

### PatchWall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwall/id6754010105)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Orblink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orblink/id6759500242)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PatchWall free?

PatchWall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Orblink free?

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

### Do PatchWall or Orblink have ads?

PatchWall shows ads; Orblink does not.

### Which is updated more often, PatchWall or Orblink?

PatchWall ships an update every 3 weeks, and Orblink every 3 weeks. Most recently, PatchWall was updated on November 5, 2026 and Orblink on October 31, 2026.

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