Comparison

Orbs vs Blockwise

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

Head to head
About

Orbs

A calming physics-based puzzle game where you shoot colorful orbs into orbital paths. Match three or more of the same color to make them burst and clear the level. Designed for relaxation with no time pressure or penalties.

Highlights
  • Physics-based orb shooting
  • Match 3+ same-colored orbs
  • 25 handcrafted orbital levels
  • Minimalist design
  • Relaxing soundtrack
  • No ads or interruptions
Features
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Orbs is a calming physics-based puzzle game set in the vastness of space. Shoot colorful orbs into invisible orbital paths and watch them drift gracefully around celestial bodies. When three or more orbs of the same color touch, they burst in a satisfying supernova of light. Your goal is simple: clear all the orbs. GAMEPLAY • Drag to aim - the further you pull, the more power • Release to shoot your orb into orbit • Match 3+ same-colored orbs to clear them • Complete each level with the fewest shots and fastest time FEATURES • 25 handcrafted orbits with unique patterns • 10 vibrant orb colors • Relaxing original soundtrack • No ads, no interruptions • Pause anytime with a simple two-finger tap DESIGNED FOR RELAXATION Orbs has no time pressure. No penalties. Just you, the cosmos, and the gentle physics of orbital mechanics. Play for a minute or an hour - it's your space to unwind. Perfect for: • Unwinding after a long day • Short breaks between tasks • Anyone who loves physics puzzles • Fans of minimalist, beautiful games Clear the orbits. Find your calm.

About

Blockwise

Features
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A cozy 8×8 block puzzle with Gattino the cat. Every set of 3 pieces you get has a way to fit on the board, so there are no unfair dead ends. OUR 3 PROMISES • No unfair dead ends: every set of 3 pieces can always be placed in full • Play offline: no Wi-Fi needed, anywhere • No pop-up ads mid-game: full-screen ads never interrupt a game HOW TO PLAY • Drag pieces onto the board. Fill a row or column to clear it • Clear lines back to back for combo points • No timer. Take your time and plan each move WHEN YOU'RE ABOUT TO GET STUCK • Foresight shows how many spots are left for each piece • It warns you before a move leaves your other pieces with nowhere to go (turn it off anytime in Settings) MADE FOR • Quick brain breaks in spare moments • Flights and commutes without signal • One-handed play, or playing entirely with VoiceOver (tap placement mode and a colorblind-friendly palette) ADS AND PURCHASES • Free to play, supported by ads • Remove the bottom banner and between-game ads with a one-time Remove Ads purchase • At game over, spend a tuna can to rewind to when your current 3 pieces were dealt (up to 3 times per game). Get tuna cans every 1,000 points or by watching a short ad

Screenshots

Orbs4 screens
Blockwise3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbs at none against Blockwise's 1. Orbs also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Blockwise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orbs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbs ships an update every 5 days, Blockwise every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Orbs versus Blockwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbsBlockwise
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAKSAY LABS LLCKenji Ido

In-app purchases

None

Orbs

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Blockwise

One-time1
  • 広告を削除$2.99

Questions

Is Orbs free?
Orbs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blockwise free?
Blockwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orbs or Blockwise have ads?
Blockwise shows ads; Orbs does not.
Which is updated more often, Orbs or Blockwise?
Orbs ships an update every 5 days, and Blockwise every 4 days. Most recently, Orbs was updated on October 31, 2026 and Blockwise on November 5, 2026.

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