Comparison

Ringshift vs ORBIT

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

Head to head
About

Ringshift

Features
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Not your usual color sort. This one actually twists. Ringshift takes the color sorting puzzle and reinvents it. Instead of picking up pieces and placing them somewhere else, you're working with concentric rings. Circles inside circles, each divided into colored segments. Rotate individual rings, swipe to radially swap segments between inner and outer rings, one at a time or several at once. Solve the puzzle when every ring is one solid color. Two core moves. Endless possibilities. Zero games like it. HOW TO PLAY Rotate any individual ring clockwise or counterclockwise to shift its colored segments. Swipe between rings to radially swap single or multiple segments from inner to outer and back. Pinch to zoom in on complex puzzles for precision. Make each ring a single, uniform color to complete the level. No time limit. Think it through. 5 UNIQUE MECHANICS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING Ringshift doesn't just add more colors as you progress — it introduces entirely new rules: — PINNED SEGMENTS: Some colors are locked in place. Solve around them. — GEARED RINGS: Rotating one ring automatically turns another. Plan two moves ahead. — ONE-WAY RINGS: These only spin in one direction. No going back. — BARRIERS: Block certain swaps. Find the path that works. — COMBINATIONS: Multiple mechanics in one level. This is where it gets serious. Each new mechanic transforms how you think about the puzzle, keeping every level fresh from start to finish. 200 LEVELS OF PURE PUZZLE From your first gentle introduction to concentric rings all the way to multi-mechanic brain-benders that demand real strategy — Ringshift has 200 handcrafted levels designed to challenge and satisfy. Free to start: Jump into 35 levels at no cost. Want more? Unlock all 200 levels, every advanced mechanic, and an ad-free experience for a one-time $3.99 purchase. Or just remove ads for $1.99. No subscriptions. No loot boxes. No hidden costs. Pay once, play forever. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN This isn't casual tap-and-sort. Every Ringshift level is a spatial reasoning workout. Geared rings force you to think about chain reactions. One-way rings demand careful sequencing. Barriers make you rethink your entire approach. You'll sharpen pattern recognition, sequential thinking, and planning — and feel genuinely clever when it all clicks. DESIGNED FOR YOUR LIFE - Offline: No internet needed. Play on the subway, on a plane, anywhere. - Zoom in: Pinch to zoom on complex levels for precision moves. - One-hand friendly: Swipe and tap is all you need. - Auto-save: Put it down, pick it up right where you left off. - Battery-light: Play through a full commute without worry. - Short ads every few levels in the free version. Never mid-level. WHO IT'S FOR - Puzzle players bored of water sort, ball sort, and hoop sort clones - Fans of Rubik's Cube who want that logic on mobile - Gamers looking for a calm but genuinely challenging brain workout - Anyone who wants a premium puzzle without a subscription - All ages: simple enough for kids, deep enough for adults Stop stacking. Start shifting.

About

ORBIT

This endless puzzle game challenges you to strategically place pieces on rotating rings. Clear complete rings and spokes to extend your game and achieve high scores. It offers daily challenges and unlockable skins for continued engagement.

Highlights
  • Unique rotating-ring puzzle gameplay
  • Endless score-chasing runs
  • Clear rings and spokes
  • Combos and streaks
  • Daily challenges
  • Unlockable skins
  • Offline core gameplay
Features
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ORBIT is an endless puzzle game built around four rotating rings. Place your pieces, rotate the board and clear complete rings and spokes to keep your run alive. Every move matters. Plan ahead, create space, build streaks and chase your highest score. FEATURES • Unique rotating-ring puzzle gameplay • Endless score-chasing runs • Rings and spokes to clear • Combos and streaks • Daily challenges • Unlockable skins • Hints, rerolls and second chances • Simple to learn, challenging to master • Core gameplay available offline Rotate. Place. Clear. How far can you go?

Screenshots

Ringshift4 screens
ORBIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ORBIT at none against Ringshift's 3. On price, ads, 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. Ringshift sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ORBIT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Ringshift versus ORBIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingshiftORBIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaran GunelMARTINO MANZATI

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ringshift

One-time3
  • Full Pack Upgrade$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Full Pack - 200 Levels & Mechanics$3.99
None

ORBIT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ringshift free?
Ringshift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ORBIT free?
ORBIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ringshift or ORBIT have ads?
Both Ringshift and ORBIT show ads.

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