Orbz vs Nodewar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Orbz
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Dark. Organic. Strategic. Orbz drops you into a microscopic battlefield where glowing nodes pulse with life. Drag to send swarms of larvae across the map. Overwhelm enemy nodes. Conquer. Expand. Dominate. CAMPAIGN Pick one of 4 races ā each plays differently. Crimson hits hard. Shadow swarms fast. Venom adapts. Bloom outlasts. 30 handcrafted levels per race. 3 stars to earn on each. SURVIVAL Build your own fighter. Distribute stat points across Strength, Production, Speed, and Defence. Face tougher opponents every round. Level up or die trying. - One-finger controls: drag to attack, tap to coordinate - 120+ campaign levels with escalating AI - Stunning organic visuals: orbital larvae, glowing trails, pulsing nodes - No ads, no pay-to-win ā skill only - Play offline, anywhere
Nodewar
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Welcome to Nodewar! Command nodes, outsmart the AI, and conquer the grid across 40 handcrafted levels and 5 unique worlds. Nodewar is a minimalist strategy game where you command nodes on a grid to capture enemy territory. Send units along connections, outgrow your opponents, and conquer every node to claim victory. FIVE UNIQUE WORLDS ⢠Foundations ā Learn the basics of node warfare ⢠Strategy ā Generators, fortresses, and relays change the game ⢠Mastery ā Limited moves and chain reactions test your skill ⢠Fog of War ā Hidden nodes add tension and surprise ⢠Time Attack ā Race against the clock with every constraint combined 40 HANDCRAFTED LEVELS Each level is a unique puzzle of positioning, timing, and resource management. Earn up to 3 stars per level based on your speed. DAILY CHALLENGES A new procedurally generated level every day. Build your streak and sharpen your tactics. KEY FEATURES ⢠Clean, minimalist design with smooth animations ⢠Three AI personalities: aggressive, defensive, and balanced ⢠Undo system to correct mistakes ⢠Adjustable game speed (1x, 2x, 3x) ⢠Five premium cosmetic themes to customize your style ⢠iCloud sync across devices ⢠No ads. Ever. Nodewar rewards careful thinking over quick reflexes. Every level can be won with the right strategy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Orbz at 15.1 against Nodewar's 26.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Orbz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nodewar sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Orbz | Nodewar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 26.4 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Changala | PragmaTec |
In-app purchases
Orbz
- Orbz - Buy the full game$2.99
Nodewar
- Neon Glow$0.99
- Toxic$0.99
- Solar Flare$0.99
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- Phantom$0.99
- Royal$0.99
- Unlock Full Game$4.99









