# Orbit Hopper vs Orbital Tap

The clearest difference is rating: Orbital Tap at 5.0 against Orbit Hopper's 3.7. Orbital Tap also leads on ads (none vs shown). Orbit Hopper's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orbit Hopper sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Orbital Tap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Orbital Tap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Orbit Hopper ships an update every 6 days, Orbital Tap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit Hopper | Orbital Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-hopper/id6759779021/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-tap/id6762532575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 100 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Catalin-Alexandru Lazar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880597084) | [Yuval Parker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890694417) |

## What reviewers say

### Orbit Hopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-hopper/id6759779021)

A gravity-based arcade game where players slingshot a rocket between planets, mastering orbital mechanics and dodging deadly obstacles. Progress through themed worlds, compete in infinite mode, and participate in monthly events for exclusive rewards.

**Highlights:** Gravity-based slingshot controls, Physics-driven orbital mechanics, Multiple themed worlds, Campaign and Infinite modes, Monthly events with challenges, Unlockable rockets and companions, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sharpshooter Laser | $0.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Commander | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gambit Inferno | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orbiter Drone Neon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Navigator Holo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sentinel Frost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Golden | $0.99 | one-time |
| Phoenix Solar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Necromancer Shadow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Phantom Spectral | $0.99 | one-time |


### Orbital Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-tap/id6762532575)

Tap to change direction and dodge obstacles in this neon arcade game. Enjoy endless procedurally generated levels, collect gems, and unlock new skins. Designed for one-handed play and quick sessions.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Endless procedural levels, Collect glowing gems, Unlockable neon skins, Daily challenges, Global leaderboards, One-handed play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orbit Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbit Hopper free?

Orbit Hopper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orbital Tap free?

Orbital Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Orbit Hopper or Orbital Tap?

Orbital Tap is rated higher. Orbit Hopper averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Orbital Tap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Orbit Hopper or Orbital Tap have ads?

Orbit Hopper shows ads; Orbital Tap does not.

### Which is updated more often, Orbit Hopper or Orbital Tap?

Orbit Hopper ships an update every 6 days, and Orbital Tap every 2 weeks. Most recently, Orbit Hopper was updated on October 24, 2026 and Orbital Tap on October 22, 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.*