# GridSync vs Orb Flow

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GridSync at none against Orb Flow's 2. GridSync also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Orb Flow's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orb Flow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GridSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GridSync against 5.0 for Orb Flow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GridSync has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GridSync ships an update every 2 months, Orb Flow every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GridSync | Orb Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridsync/id6758113727/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-flow/id6759304812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Tucker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870708386) | [Scott Spoeneman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853031990) |

## What reviewers say

### GridSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridsync/id6758113727)

Engage your mind with a strategic tile-matching puzzle game featuring two distinct modes: timed challenges and move-limited puzzles. Progress through increasingly complex grids and daily challenges, all presented with a clean, minimalist design.

**Highlights:** Timed and moves-limited puzzle modes, Increasing grid sizes and difficulty, Daily challenges, Smooth tile gameplay, Clean, minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Orb Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-flow/id6759304812)

Guide glowing orbs through a shifting maze by rotating and connecting pipe pieces. Create the perfect path for orbs to flow, earn points, and advance through challenging levels. Features include 100 levels, a minimalist design, and a new survival mode.

**Highlights:** 100 challenging levels, Minimalist design, Strategic gameplay, Star rating system, Obstacle blocks, Survival mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GridSync free?

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

### Is Orb Flow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GridSync or Orb Flow?

GridSync and Orb Flow are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do GridSync or Orb Flow have ads?

Neither GridSync nor Orb Flow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GridSync or Orb Flow?

GridSync ships an update every 2 months, and Orb Flow every 3 months. Most recently, GridSync was updated on September 27, 2026 and Orb Flow on October 5, 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.*