Comparison

Orbit Grid vs WHAT DUCK

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

Head to head
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 & O₂ 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.

About

WHAT DUCK

Guide a duck home by planning routes and rotating directional arrows to avoid hazards. Engage in bonus woodland runs with timed hops and obstacles. Customize your duck with unlockable outfits.

Highlights
  • Route planning and arrow rotation
  • Hazard avoidance
  • Bonus woodland runs
  • Character customization
  • Retro-inspired artwork
Features
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Help a determined little duck find the way home in WHAT DUCK: PATH PUZZLE! Plan your route, tap to rotate directional arrows, and guide your character safely to the nest. Watch for hazards, remember what you saw, and think ahead before pressing Go! PUZZLE YOUR WAY HOME Explore increasingly challenging puzzles with twisting routes and dangerous obstacles. Arrows disappear after use, so every turn matters. TAKE ON DUCK DASH Discover bonus woodland runs between puzzles. Tap to hop, time your crossings, and avoid moving obstacles as the courses grow more challenging. One hit ends the run! MAKE IT YOURS Earn credits and visit the wardrobe to unlock characters, hats, sunglasses, and shoes. Mix and match your favorites, then take your outfit into both game modes. EXPLORE A WOODLAND WORLD Enjoy colorful retro-inspired artwork, charming characters, and satisfying feedback throughout your adventure. Plan carefully. Hop confidently. Get your little adventurer home!

Screenshots

Orbit Grid4 screens
WHAT DUCK4 screens

Verdict

The call

Orbit Grid and WHAT DUCK are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbit Grid ships an update every 5 days, WHAT DUCK weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Orbit Grid versus WHAT DUCK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbit GridWHAT DUCK
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB682 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTom AharonovichGARY MICHAEL KEMP

In-app purchases

None

Orbit Grid

No in-app purchases

None

WHAT DUCK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbit Grid free?
Orbit Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WHAT DUCK free?
WHAT DUCK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orbit Grid or WHAT DUCK have ads?
Both Orbit Grid and WHAT DUCK show ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbit Grid or WHAT DUCK?
Orbit Grid ships an update every 5 days, and WHAT DUCK weekly. Most recently, Orbit Grid was updated on October 26, 2026 and WHAT DUCK on October 31, 2026.

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