# Stellar vs Orbit Slinger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stellar at none against Orbit Slinger's 5. Stellar also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Orbit Slinger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orbit Slinger sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Stellar asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Stellar against 5.0 for Orbit Slinger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbit Slinger has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Stellar ships an update every 4 days, Orbit Slinger every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stellar | Orbit Slinger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-cosmic-merge/id6808971476/reviews) | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-slinger/id6815441310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cem Ekkazan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736939646) | [Justin Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/693025031) |

## What reviewers say

### Stellar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-cosmic-merge/id6808971476)

A physics-driven merge puzzle game where you combine cosmic bodies to create larger celestial objects. Navigate handcrafted levels or play endlessly, mastering unique challenges and discovering hidden treasures. Enjoy a calming, one-thumb experience with beautiful art and music.

**Highlights:** Physics-driven merge gameplay, 60 handcrafted puzzle levels, Endless play mode, Boosts for assistance, Collect cosmic relics and codex entries, Offline play, Haptic feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Orbit Slinger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-slinger/id6815441310)

Explore a miniature universe governed by real physics. Fling planets into stable orbits around a star, strategizing for high scores. Discover celestial phenomena and learn about our solar system through interactive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Real gravity simulation, Orbital mechanics, Interactive solar system, Physics-based gameplay, Scoring and achievements, Daily challenges, Gravity sandbox mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Azure Pulsar Campaign | $0.99 | one-time |
| Proxima · Red Dwarf | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crimson Giant Campaign | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Lab | $2.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Lab + 3 Campaigns | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stellar free?

Stellar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Orbit Slinger free?

Orbit Slinger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stellar or Orbit Slinger?

Stellar and Orbit Slinger are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 9 ratings respectively.

### Do Stellar or Orbit Slinger have ads?

Stellar shows ads; Orbit Slinger does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stellar or Orbit Slinger?

Stellar ships an update every 4 days, and Orbit Slinger every 5 days. Most recently, Stellar was updated on October 21, 2026 and Orbit Slinger on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*