# Orbit Destroyer vs Auto Drill

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.

Both are free to download. Auto Drill sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Orbit Destroyer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit Destroyer | Auto Drill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-destroyer/id6767872165/reviews) | **[4.8 (807 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-drill-galaxy/id6790912531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **807** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 49.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#30** |
| Size | 259 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FreeS Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/435365746) | [Lava Labs Oyun Yazılım ve Pazarlama Anonim Şirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896302926) |

## What reviewers say

### Orbit Destroyer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-destroyer/id6767872165)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Auto Drill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-drill-galaxy/id6790912531)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Strategy, #47 Top Free · Simulation, #48 Top Grossing · Simulation, #69 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solar Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Solar Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Chest Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Solar Gem 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Satellite Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Solar Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tournament Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*