Comparison

Orbit Destroyer vs Auto Drill

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

Head to head
About

Orbit Destroyer

Engage in destructive 1v1 orbital duels where you command a weaponized planet. Shred the enemy's surface, bypass defenses, and detonate their Core using physics-based combat and strategic weight management. Upgrade your planet and conquer the galaxy in this epic space combat experience.

Highlights
  • Physics-based planet shredding combat
  • Strategic weight system affecting rotation
  • Tactical planet layout and upgrades
  • Energy shields and modular weapon tiers
  • 1v1 PvP orbital duels
  • Dynamic cosmic environments
Features
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Prepare for the ultimate celestial showdown in the most destructive space combat experience on mobile! In Orbit Destroyer, you don't just fight for territory — you fight for the very survival of your world. Take command of a massive, weaponized planetary body and engage in high-stakes, 1v1 orbital duels. Your mission is simple but brutal: shred the enemy’s surface, bypass their defenses, and detonate their Core. DESTRUCTIVE PHYSICS-BASED COMBAT Experience a unique "shredding" mechanic where every shot counts. Unlike traditional shooters, Orbit Destroyer features a fully destructible environment. Use your arsenal to bite off chunks of the enemy planet. Strategic Tactical Cutting: Why blast through the front when you can cut off an entire continent? Disconnect any part of the enemy planet from its Core, and watch it drift away into the void, taking all mounted turrets with it! THE WEIGHT OF POWER: ORBITAL DYNAMICS Master the innovative Weight System. Every weapon you install adds mass to your planet, affecting its rotation speed. * Light Lasers: Keep your planet spinning fast, making you a hard target to hit. * Heavy Siege Beams: Devastating power at a cost—your rotation slows down, forcing you to focus your fire but leaving your flanks exposed. Strategy is key: will you build a fast, agile interceptor or a slow, unstoppable dreadnought? BUILD, UPGRADE, AND CONQUER The battle is won in the Preparation Phase. Between orbital cycles, zoom in on your planet to manage your layout: * Tactical Placement: Build on the Outer Ring for more firepower or retreat to the Inner Ring for better protection. * Energy Shields: Deploy adaptive barriers to reflect incoming energy pulses back at your rivals. * Modular Upgrades: Advance your weapons from Light to Super-Powerful tiers to dominate the galaxy. EPIC COSMIC FEATURES: * PvP Battles: Face off against challengers in intense, fast-paced orbital duels. * Dynamic Environments: Battle across different celestial regions, from frozen nebulas to volcanic rifts. * Massive Explosions: Witness the epic destruction of entire worlds. When a Core reaches zero, the resulting supernova clears the sector! * Simple Controls, Deep Strategy: Perfect for quick mobile sessions, yet deep enough for tactical masterminds. Shred. Blast. Survive. The galaxy is a cold place—make sure you're the one left standing. Download Orbit Destroyer today and start your journey to becoming the ultimate planet-crusher!

About

Auto Drill

Pilot an auto-mining ship that automatically destroys planets block by block. Upgrade weapons, collect skills, and enhance your gear to build a powerful galactic drilling machine. Progress through tougher worlds with permanent upgrades.

Highlights
  • Automatic mining ship piloting
  • Destructible planets with various block types
  • Unlock and upgrade 10 unique weapons
  • Collect and fuse skills for buffs
  • Upgrade ship components (Hulls, Reactor Cores, Engines)
  • Permanent progression across runs
Features
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AUTO DRILL: GALAXY Pilot your own auto-mining ship and chew through entire planets, block by block! Your ship fights on its own — orbiting, seeking, and blasting the nearest block automatically. Sit back and watch the loot pour in, or grab the joystick and steer into the action yourself. IDLE AUTO-BATTLER Your mining ship never stops working. It automatically targets and destroys blocks while you focus on building the ultimate galactic drilling machine. Perfect for quick sessions or long grinds DESTROY EVERYTHING Every planet is a grid of destructible blocks — Normal, Gold, Energy, and volatile Explosive blocks that chain-detonate their neighbors in satisfying cascades. Mine them all to clear the planet and warp to a tougher sector! 10 UNIQUE WEAPONS Unlock and upgrade a devastating arsenal: drill lance, mortar, chain arc, orbiting saw, and more! Each unlock hits harder than the last and carries permanent damage multipliers — choose your upgrade path wisely. COLLECT & FUSE SKILLS Roll for powerful skills and fuse duplicates upward through rarity tiers — Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary! Equip them for massive buffs: extra damage, income multipliers, block transmutation, and more. UPGRADE YOUR GEAR Equip Hulls, Reactor Cores, and Engines, then level them up by salvaging spare items. Build the perfect loadout for endless expansion. ADVANCE FOREVER Clear a planet, advance a sector, and face tougher worlds. Your permanent unlocks and upgrades carry over — every run makes you stronger! The galaxy is full of planets waiting to be mined. How far can you drill? Download Auto Drill: Galaxy and start your cosmic mining empire today!

Screenshots

Orbit Destroyer4 screens
Auto Drill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Auto Drill at 4.8 against Orbit Destroyer's 2.9. Auto Drill also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (807 vs 8). Orbit Destroyer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18). On price, review sentiment, 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. Auto Drill sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Orbit Destroyer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auto Drill holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auto Drill has 807 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 49% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbit Destroyer ships an update every 4 weeks, Auto Drill every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Orbit Destroyer versus Auto Drill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbit DestroyerAuto Drill
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (8 ratings)4.8 (807 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better49.4% of reviews
Number of ratings8807 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#30 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size259 MB282 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFreeS GamesLava Labs Oyun Yazılım ve Pazarlama Anonim Şirketi

Customer experience

Orbit Destroyer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Auto Drill

All ratings807 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral15.2%
Negative35.4%

In-app purchases

None

Orbit Destroyer

No in-app purchases

18 purchases

Auto Drill

One-time18
  • Solar Gem 1$1.99
  • Gem 1$1.99
  • Solar Offer$2.99
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  • Small Chest Offer$4.99
  • Gem 2$4.99
  • Solar Gem 2$9.99
  • Satellite Offer$9.99
  • Life Time Boost$9.99
  • Galaxy Pass$9.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Gem 3$9.99
  • Deluxe Solar Offer$19.99
  • Gem 4$19.99
  • Tournament Offer$29.99
  • Epic Pack$29.99
  • Gem 5$49.99
  • Gem 6$99.99

Questions

Is Orbit Destroyer free?
Orbit Destroyer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auto Drill free?
Auto Drill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Orbit Destroyer or Auto Drill?
Auto Drill is rated higher. Orbit Destroyer averages 2.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Auto Drill averages 4.8 from 807 ratings.
Do Orbit Destroyer or Auto Drill have ads?
Orbit Destroyer shows ads; Auto Drill does not.
Which is updated more often, Orbit Destroyer or Auto Drill?
Orbit Destroyer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Auto Drill every 5 days. Most recently, Orbit Destroyer was updated on October 28, 2026 and Auto Drill on October 29, 2026.

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