Comparison

Orbit Up! vs Pipe Out

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

Head to head
About

Orbit Up!

Features
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How High Can You Climb? Orbit Up is a fast-paced 2D arcade game that challenges your timing, reflexes, and risk-taking skills. Control the red triangle, jump between 180-degree orbits, and keep climbing higher and higher. Every tap matters. Time your jumps, avoid obstacles, and don’t let a single mistake end your run! FROM EARTH TO DEEP SPACE Begin your journey on Earth. As you climb higher, leave the atmosphere behind, reach outer space, and explore ever-changing cosmic environments. The higher you go, the more challenging your journey becomes. MASTER YOUR TIMING Jump to the next orbit at just the right moment. Land with precision to earn PERFECT and BULLSEYE, build your combo, and multiply your score. CHARGE YOUR BOOST Collect special energy cores along the way. Gather 10 to reach BOOST READY, then unleash a powerful vertical boost to fly past multiple orbits and dangers. DODGE OBSTACLES The journey becomes more dangerous as you climb. Watch moving obstacles, wait for the perfect moment, and make your jump to the next orbit safely. COMPETE WITH THE WORLD Set your best score, push your maximum height even further, and compete against players around the world on the global leaderboard. FEATURES: • Simple and responsive one-tap gameplay • Endless vertical arcade experience • PERFECT and BULLSEYE timing system • Combo and scoring system • Collectible energy cores and a special Boost mechanic • Increasingly challenging obstacles • Dynamic environments from Earth to deep space • Global leaderboard • High score and maximum height records • Optional rewarded ads to continue your run Jump. Climb. Survive. The next orbit is waiting. Show the world how high you can climb!

About

Pipe Out

A satisfying puzzle game where players sort colorful pipes to guide balls to their exit. Strategically connect matching colors, overcome obstacles like locked tubes, and clear the board before time runs out. Enjoy smooth, intuitive controls and bright visuals in this offline-friendly challenge.

Highlights
  • Colorful pipe puzzles
  • Satisfying ball flow
  • Locked tubes and obstacles
  • Easy to learn, strategic gameplay
  • Bright, playful visuals
  • Offline play
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Welcome to Pipe Out, a satisfying puzzle game where you sort pipes, guide balls and clear the board! A jumble of colorful pipes stands between the balls and their way out. Move the pieces into place and connect matching colors to build a path from the tubes above. Watch the balls flow through the pipes, clearing space and opening up your next move. Finding a route is only part of the challenge! Pipes can get in each other’s way, while covered tubes keep more balls out of play until you unlock them. Work around obstacles, choose which connections to complete first and clear the board before time runs out! FEATURES • Colorful pipe puzzles with straight pieces, bends and clever layouts • Satisfying ball flow and pipe-clearing moments • Locked tubes and obstacles that put your planning skills to the test • Easy to learn, with real strategy to master • Bright, playful visuals and smooth, intuitive controls • No internet required! Play anytime, anywhere Plan your moves, find the flow and turn a crowded board into a satisfying clean slate. Download Pipe Out and get the balls rolling!

Screenshots

Orbit Up!4 screens
Pipe Out4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit Up! at none against Pipe Out's 7. Pipe Out's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Pipe Out sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Orbit Up! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Orbit Up! versus Pipe Out: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbit Up!Pipe Out
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (23 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB227 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKURSAT ARSLANSpyke Games

In-app purchases

None

Orbit Up!

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Pipe Out

One-time7
  • Mini Pack$1.99
  • Medium Pack$7.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
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  • Large Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$29.99
  • Mega Pack$54.99
  • Mega Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Orbit Up! free?
Orbit Up! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pipe Out free?
Pipe Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orbit Up! or Pipe Out have ads?
Orbit Up! shows ads; Pipe Out does not.
Which is updated more often, Orbit Up! or Pipe Out?
Orbit Up! ships an update every 4 days, and Pipe Out every 4 days. Most recently, Orbit Up! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pipe Out on November 6, 2026.

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