Comparison

Gravity Arc vs Aphelion

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

Head to head
About

Gravity Arc

Features
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Gravity Arc is a physics puzzle game where you harness the power of gravity to guide a projectile to its target. A projectile launches from a fixed point in a fixed direction. You can't control it after launch — but you can shape the space around it. Place gravity wells on the field to bend the projectile's path using real gravitational physics. Watch your projectile curve, slingshot, and arc its way to the target. Simple to learn. Deeply satisfying to master. CAMPAIGN MODE 150 hand-crafted levels across 10 worlds of increasing complexity. Start with single gravity wells and simple deflections, then progress to multi-well navigation, tight corridors, slingshot maneuvers, moving targets, and repulsive wells. Earn up to 3 stars per level. ZEN MODE An endless stream of procedurally generated puzzles that grow more challenging as your streak builds. How far can you go? DAILY CHALLENGE A unique puzzle every day, the same for every player. Come back daily for a fresh challenge. FEATURES • Real gravitational physics — projectiles curve naturally around gravity wells • Trajectory preview shows predicted path before you launch • Adjust well mass with a slider for precise control • Drag wells to reposition, or drag off-screen to remove • Repulsive (anti-gravity) wells in advanced levels • Moving targets that orbit through space • Obstacles that block and bounce your projectile • Dark and light themes • Sound effects and haptic feedback • iCloud sync keeps your progress across devices • Game Center leaderboards Built with love for anyone who ever looked up at the stars and wondered how orbits work. No ads. No in-app purchases. Just physics.

About

Aphelion

Guide a comet through celestial bodies and obstacles using precise flicks. Solve physics-based puzzles across five distinct chapters with over 50 handcrafted levels. Experience a minimalist, timer-free approach to space exploration.

Highlights
  • Flick-based aiming and trajectory control
  • Gravity-driven orbital mechanics
  • 50 handcrafted levels across 5 chapters
  • Minimalist, timer-free gameplay
  • Steer comets and capture celestial bodies
Features
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Master gravity with one flick. Launch a comet, bend its trajectory around moving worlds, and complete 100 handcrafted orbital puzzles. EXPLORE TEN CHAPTERS • Aim with precision using a live trajectory preview • Slingshot around planets and capture stable orbits • Collect and deliver ice across moving systems • Reshape trajectories with timed engine burns • Survive atmospheric entry and dangerous ring crossings • Defend planets from incoming asteroids • Use animated solver hints whenever you’re stuck Play at your own pace with no timers, energy systems, or forced ads. The core game works offline and fits into a remarkably small download. One flick. One trajectory. One perfect solution.

Screenshots

Gravity Arc4 screens
Aphelion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gravity Arc at none against Aphelion's 1. Gravity Arc 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. Aphelion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gravity Arc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gravity Arc ships an update every 4 days, Aphelion every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gravity Arc versus Aphelion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGravity ArcAphelion
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBill SchenkJIUSONG GAO

In-app purchases

None

Gravity Arc

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Aphelion

One-time1
  • Unlock All Hints$3.99

Questions

Is Gravity Arc free?
Gravity Arc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aphelion free?
Aphelion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gravity Arc or Aphelion have ads?
Aphelion shows ads; Gravity Arc does not.
Which is updated more often, Gravity Arc or Aphelion?
Gravity Arc ships an update every 4 days, and Aphelion every 2 days. Most recently, Gravity Arc was updated on November 5, 2026 and Aphelion on November 10, 2026.

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