Comparison

Orbitals vs Shelf Shuffle

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

Head to head
About

Orbitals

Features
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Orbitals is a merge puzzle with a twist: you don't just drop pieces โ€” you spin the whole disc to decide where they land. Rotate the rings, line up matching gems, and watch them merge into bigger, brighter, higher-tier gems. One merge can trigger the next, so a single well-aimed drop can set off a dazzling chain reaction. The longer you keep the cascade alive, the higher you climb. Easy to learn, deeply satisfying to master โ€” one thumb, and endless "just one more run." HOW TO PLAY โ€ข SPIN โ€” rotate the orbital disc to aim where your gem will drop. โ€ข DROP โ€” release the gem into the ring you lined up. โ€ข MERGE โ€” match three or more of the same gem to fuse them into the next tier. โ€ข CHAIN โ€” set up cascades where one merge sparks another for combo-multiplied scores. FEATURES โ€ข A fresh take on the merge puzzle โ€” rotation makes every single drop a real decision. โ€ข 7 gorgeous glass-candy gem tiers to evolve, from a humble circle to a radiant star. โ€ข Chain combos and cascades for explosive, score-stacking moments. โ€ข A global leaderboard โ€” compete each day, week, and all-time. โ€ข Tactile, colorful art and a chilled-out vibe. โ€ข One-handed portrait play, perfect for anywhere. โ€ข Free to play. Think you can keep the cascade going? Spin, drop, merge โ€” and chase your best run among players around the world.

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Shelf Shuffle

Features
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Turn everyday clutter into calm, tidy shelves in Shelf Shuffle, a cozy organization puzzle made for quick, satisfying play. Choose an unlocked room, arrange its illustrated objects into the right shelf slots, and recover from mistakes with limited hints, undo, and reset. Complete each handcrafted shelf to earn stars, meet bonus goals, unlock the next challenge, and improve your best score as par targets tighten. FEATURES: โ€ข Interactive first-run sorting tutorial โ€ข Twelve increasingly challenging puzzles across four cozy rooms โ€ข Limited hints, par-move goals, local progress, replay, and native result sharing โ€ข Sound, music, haptics, and reduced-motion preferences Optional premium room packs are available from Settings after the free chapter. A 7-day free trial is available before paid renewal begins. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at purchase confirmation. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Apple ID Settings. Privacy Policy: https://hatchingpoint.com/shelf-shuffle/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://hatchingpoint.com/shelf-shuffle/terms

Screenshots

Orbitals4 screens
Shelf Shuffle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbitals at none against Shelf Shuffle's 2. Orbitals also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Shelf Shuffle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Orbitals asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbitals ships an update fortnightly, Shelf Shuffle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Orbitals versus Shelf Shuffle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitalsShelf Shuffle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size26 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnil YetikHatching Point LLC

In-app purchases

None

Orbitals

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shelf Shuffle

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Orbitals free?
Orbitals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shelf Shuffle free?
Shelf Shuffle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orbitals or Shelf Shuffle have ads?
Both Orbitals and Shelf Shuffle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbitals or Shelf Shuffle?
Orbitals ships an update fortnightly, and Shelf Shuffle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Orbitals was updated on November 10, 2026 and Shelf Shuffle on October 31, 2026.

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