Comparison

Orbit vs Nebula Glide

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

Head to head
About

Orbit

Features
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ORBIT - One tap. Total focus. Pure arcade. You orbit a black hole. Tap to reverse direction. Fly through the gaps in incoming rings. Hit a wall — and the singularity consumes you. Simple to learn. Brutal to master. ENDLESS MODE Survive as long as possible. Rings get faster, gaps get tighter. Every run is different. How far can you push your orbit? 20 HAND-CRAFTED LEVELS From your first awakening to the final singularity. Each level introduces new mechanics: rotating rings, splitting walls, pendulum motion, shrinking orbits, mirror twins, and more. Earn up to 3 stars on every challenge. ONE TAP. THAT'S IT. No buttons. No menus during play. Just you, the rings, and your reflexes. Designed for short bursts and long sessions. CUSTOMIZE YOUR ORBIT Earn coins as you play. Unlock 6 skins, 5 particle trails, 4 background themes, and 4 music styles. Make every run yours. FEATURES - 20 hand-crafted levels with unique mechanics - Endless mode with dynamic difficulty - Local high score rankings - 6 skins, 5 trails, 4 themes, 4 music styles - Beautiful synthwave audio - One-handed, portrait gameplay - Plays offline — no account needed - Compatible with iPhone SE through iPhone 16 Pro Max THE FEEL Orbit is built for that "one more try" feeling. The kind of game you reach for in line at the coffee shop. The kind that turns five minutes into an hour. Inspired by classic arcade reflex games, refined for modern mobile. No timers. No energy. No paywalls. Just orbit. Privacy: Orbit does not collect personal data. All progress is stored locally on your device.

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Nebula Glide

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Nebula Glide — an endless flight through the nebula. Drag one finger to steer your comet through a living nebula. Thread glowing rings, gather light motes, and skim past dark crystals as the corridor blooms from Violet Bloom to Deep Void. Chain rings to ignite OVERDRIVE, catch a Magnet Star, and tear into LIGHT SPEED. Simple to fly, endless to master. ONE SHARED SKY, EVERY DAY The Daily Flight is the same corridor for everyone on Earth — no purchase and no ad can change your score. Beat it, build your share poster, and challenge a friend: can you outglide me? FLY YOUR WAY • One-finger controls — drag anywhere, no buttons • Endless Classic mode plus a fresh Daily Flight every day • Hand-crafted Voyages, each with its own rules to clear • A Star Chart of constellations to light, mission by mission MAKE IT YOURS • Collect comet skins, glowing trails, poster frames, callsigns, and adaptive songs • Earn Stardust by flying — never bought with real money • Turn every run into a shareable poster CALM, BUT NEVER EASY Adaptive music that plays along with your flight, and a quality engine that keeps it smooth on older devices. Beautiful on a phone, mesmerizing on a tablet. FAIR & RESPECTFUL • Free to play, with optional cosmetics • Rewarded ads are 100% opt-in — never forced • No accounts, no sign-in, plays offline • The Daily Flight is always a level playing field Take a breath. Catch the light. Glide. Terms: https://framesixty.com/terms-nebula-glide/ Privacy Policy: https://framesixty.com/privacy-policy-nebula-glide/

Screenshots

Orbit4 screens
Nebula Glide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit at none against Nebula Glide's 5. Nebula Glide's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Nebula Glide sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Orbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbit ships an update every 2 weeks, Nebula Glide daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Orbit versus Nebula Glide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitNebula Glide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman MaidlFrame Sixty Labs, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Orbit

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Nebula Glide

One-time5
  • Ember Comet$1.99
  • Aurora Comet$1.99
  • Void Comet$1.99
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  • Ignition Kit$2.99
  • Founder Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nebula Glide free?
Nebula Glide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orbit or Nebula Glide have ads?
Both Orbit and Nebula Glide show ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbit or Nebula Glide?
Orbit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nebula Glide daily. Most recently, Orbit was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nebula Glide on October 31, 2026.

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