Comparison

ChainForge vs Orbit Grid

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

Head to head
About

ChainForge

Features
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A rune drops. A link forms. Then the whole Forge erupts. ChainForge is a fast, tactical cascade puzzler where every placement can ignite a spectacular chain reaction. Connect 3 or more matching runes, bend the queue to your plan, and survive rising pressure as each arena changes the board beneath you. • Ten distinct arenas, ending in the permanent Ultimate Forge • Daily challenge with a streak worth protecting • Prisms, bombs, lightning, volatile runes and sealed hazards • Mid-run upgrades that reshape your strategy • Game Center leaderboards for endless and daily scores • Shareable score cards built for friendly rivalries • Haptics, sound controls and an illustrated rules guide Levels 1–3 are completely free. Unlock the full game once to enter levels 4–10 forever. No ads. No subscription. Your progress stays on your iPhone. The Forge rewards nerve, timing and one more perfect cascade. How long can your chain survive?

About

Orbit Grid

Features
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Lost in deep space without friction or tether — can you calculate the trajectory back to safety? Orbit Grid is a tactical zero-gravity sliding puzzle game where every directional swipe sends your astronaut gliding continuously across the cosmos until an obstacle, another crew member, or a designated docking pod halts their drift. Beware: with no boundary walls, a single miscalculated thrust can send your crew drifting into the deep void! KEY FEATURES: • ZERO-GRAVITY TRAJECTORY ENGINE: Master momentum and inertia. Slide up, down, left, and right, calculating stop points and coordinating precise paths across dense orbital grids. • TWO-ASTRONAUT TACTICS:: Coordinate multiple astronauts (Orion & Nova). Maneuver one crew member to act as a dynamic stopping block for the other to reach previously unreachable docking coordinates. • PROGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN: Advance through diverse orbital sectors ranging from compact 5x5 tactical drills up to massive, brain-bending 9x9 void labyrinths. • PRECISION & Oā‚‚ CONSTRAINTS: Plan ahead to beat the PAR move count and conserve critical oxygen supplies. Earn stars by executing flawless, optimal routes. • MINIMALIST SCI-FI AESTHETIC: Immerse yourself in clean vector visuals, atmospheric space ambient soundscapes, and intuitive tactile swipe controls. No clocks, no timers — pure tactical logic. Chart your course and bring your crew home.

Screenshots

ChainForge3 screens
Orbit Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit Grid at none against ChainForge's 1. Orbit Grid also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). ChainForge's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. ChainForge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orbit Grid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
ChainForge versus Orbit Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChainForgeOrbit Grid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB45 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEmmanuel BORGESTom Aharonovich

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChainForge

One-time1
  • Full Forge$4.99
None

Orbit Grid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChainForge free?
ChainForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit Grid free?
Orbit Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChainForge or Orbit Grid have ads?
Orbit Grid shows ads; ChainForge does not.

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