Comparison

Orbz vs Nodewar

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

Head to head
About

Orbz

Features
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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 — 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 — skill only - Play offline, anywhere

About

Nodewar

Features
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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 — Learn the basics of node warfare • Strategy — Generators, fortresses, and relays change the game • Mastery — Limited moves and chain reactions test your skill • Fog of War — Hidden nodes add tension and surprise • Time Attack — 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.

Screenshots

Orbz4 screens
Nodewar4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Orbz versus Nodewar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbzNodewar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin ChangalaPragmaTec

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Orbz

One-time1
  • Orbz - Buy the full game$2.99
6 purchases

Nodewar

One-time6
  • Neon Glow$0.99
  • Toxic$0.99
  • Solar Flare$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Phantom$0.99
  • Royal$0.99
  • Unlock Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is Orbz free?
Orbz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nodewar free?
Nodewar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orbz or Nodewar have ads?
Neither Orbz nor Nodewar shows ads.

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