Comparison

Molekula vs ORBITAIL

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

Head to head
About

Molekula

A minimalist and relaxing puzzle game designed for quiet moments. Players interact with molecules in a calm environment without pressure or time limits. It's a hypnotic experience for those seeking a peaceful break.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Hypnotic puzzles
  • No time pressure
  • Molecule interaction
Features
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« Boring » — My daughter « Yes, it’s pretty. Can you walk the dog? » — My wife « Hmm… I’m not sure I’ll understand it » — My mother So I walked Floc. And in the park, I found people willing to try my prototype. They played, replayed… and convinced me to keep building this game. Here is Molekula: a minimalist, relaxing, hypnotic puzzle. A game that doesn’t rush you, doesn’t stress you, doesn’t demand anything. Just you, a few molecules, and a quiet moment to breathe.

About

ORBITAIL

Features
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Orbit a dying star. Every turn leaves a trail—and your trail becomes the danger. Tap left to dive and right to climb as you survive six escalating phases of orbital hazards. - Play Classic, Zen, and Daily modes. - Master Constellation Trials and unlock new visual paths. - Share a Rival Orbit with a friend and race the same challenge. - Enter live Online Duels when connected. - Adjust haptics, music, effects, and contrast to play your way. One more orbit is never enough.

Screenshots

Molekula4 screens
ORBITAIL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Molekula at every 2 weeks against ORBITAIL's every 2 months. ORBITAIL's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Molekula sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ORBITAIL sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Molekula ships an update every 2 weeks, ORBITAIL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Molekula versus ORBITAIL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMolekulaORBITAIL
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStéphan BarbéHyacinthe Loua

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Molekula

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
2 purchases

ORBITAIL

One-time2
  • Skip Ad$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Molekula free?
Molekula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ORBITAIL free?
ORBITAIL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Molekula or ORBITAIL have ads?
Both Molekula and ORBITAIL show ads.
Which is updated more often, Molekula or ORBITAIL?
Molekula ships an update every 2 weeks, and ORBITAIL every 2 months. Most recently, Molekula was updated on October 7, 2026 and ORBITAIL on October 15, 2026.

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