ChainForge vs Orbit Grid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ChainForge
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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 1ā3 are completely free. Unlock the full game once to enter levels 4ā10 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?
Orbit Grid
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Lost in deep space without friction or tether ā 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 ā pure tactical logic. Chart your course and bring your crew home.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. ChainForge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orbit Grid asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ChainForge | Orbit Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emmanuel BORGES | Tom Aharonovich |
In-app purchases
ChainForge
- Full Forge$4.99
Orbit Grid
No in-app purchases







