Comparison

Planet Orbit vs Swing By

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

Head to head
About

Planet Orbit

Control a moon orbiting a planet, sliding it to dodge incoming asteroids. This fast-paced arcade game tests your reflexes as you level up, unlock upgrades, and use power-ups to survive longer. See how long you can protect your moon.

Highlights
  • Dodge incoming asteroids
  • Control a moon around a planet
  • Level up with survival time
  • Unlock powerful upgrades
  • Grab game-changing power-ups
  • Test your reflexes
Features
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Take control of a moon and slide it around its planet to dodge relentless asteroids. Test your reflexes in this fast-paced, addictive arcade experience. Level up as you survive longer, unlock powerful upgrades, and grab game-changing power-ups to boost your cosmic defense. How long can you keep your moon safe?

About

Swing By

Features
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Far in deep space, AI robots remain. With memories intact, they return home. Swing By : Deep Space is a physics-based space arcade game inspired by orbital mechanics. Master the art of the Swing-by (gravity assist) maneuver to conserve fuel and gain speed using the gravity of planets. Your precision is the only hope for the AI robots drifting through the void. [Key Features] Realistic Gravity Physics Enter planetary orbits, calculate your trajectory, and launch at the perfect moment. Use gravity as your ally to traverse the vastness of space. Infinite Procedural Universe Explore an endless galaxy where no two flights are the same. Navigate through diverse stellar phenomena, from stable yellow stars to massive red giants and dangerous black holes. Intuitive One-Touch Controls Simple to learn, hard to master. Tap to engage thrusters and break orbit. Survival depends on your timing and foresight. Atmospheric Visuals & Sound Immerse yourself in a minimalist sci-fi world with deep space aesthetics, neon trajectories, and a mesmerizing soundtrack. The Journey Home Experience a subtle, emotional narrative about AI robots carrying undeleted memories of Earth. Ignite your engines. The gravity well awaits.

Screenshots

Planet Orbit4 screens
Swing By3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Planet Orbit at none against Swing By's shown. Planet Orbit also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planet Orbit ships an update every 2 days, Swing By fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Planet Orbit versus Swing By: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanet OrbitSwing By
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTODD BROADRICKwoongkyum kim

In-app purchases

None

Planet Orbit

No in-app purchases

None

Swing By

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planet Orbit free?
Planet Orbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swing By free?
Swing By is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Planet Orbit or Swing By have ads?
Swing By shows ads; Planet Orbit does not.
Which is updated more often, Planet Orbit or Swing By?
Planet Orbit ships an update every 2 days, and Swing By fortnightly. Most recently, Planet Orbit was updated on October 10, 2026 and Swing By on October 8, 2026.

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