# Ecliptic vs Gravity Rider

The clearest difference is ads: Ecliptic at none against Gravity Rider's shown. Gravity Rider's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 75 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ecliptic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gravity Rider sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ecliptic against 4.7 for Gravity Rider. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gravity Rider has 2.4K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Ecliptic's written reviews are positive against 67% of Gravity Rider's.

Ecliptic ships an update every 75 months, Gravity Rider every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ecliptic | Gravity Rider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecliptic/id729679099/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-rider/id1279780896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 75 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Room 12 Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/406282922) | [Vivid Games S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298284656) |

## What reviewers say

### Ecliptic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecliptic/id729679099)

A fast-paced arcade game where players tap circles matching edge colors to clear the screen. Features multiple modes including Time Trial, Endurance, and a relaxing Zen mode. Unlock additional color palettes through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Tap matching colored circles, Time Trial mode, Endurance mode, Zen mode for relaxation, Unlockable color palettes, Challenge friends

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


### Gravity Rider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-rider/id1279780896)

Race through challenging space environments with advanced physics. Master your balance, avoid deadly traps, and compete against other riders to become the ultimate master rider across diverse planets.

**Highlights:** Advanced physics engine, Challenging space tracks, Balance and control mechanics, Deadly trap avoidance, Multiplayer racing challenges, Diverse planetary environments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP  Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prepare for Lift-off | $4.99 | one-time |
| The 1% Club Rider | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deep Space Invader | $4.99 | one-time |
| High-Tech Trailblazer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Billionaire Orbital Rider | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lone Galactic Pathfinder | $4.99 | one-time |
| Container of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🏆 Great graphics
- 💡 Unique gameplay concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of offline mode
- 🔍 Progression gated by upgrades
- 🔍 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after updates
- Online matchmaking issues
- Progression data loss on reinstall
- Inconsistent controls and physics

**Requested features**

- Offline single-player mode
- More customization options
- Ability to race against friends
- Reduce grind for upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ecliptic free?

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

### Is Gravity Rider free?

Gravity Rider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ecliptic or Gravity Rider?

Gravity Rider is rated higher. Ecliptic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Gravity Rider averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Ecliptic or Gravity Rider have ads?

Gravity Rider shows ads; Ecliptic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ecliptic or Gravity Rider?

Ecliptic ships an update every 75 months, and Gravity Rider every 3 months. Most recently, Ecliptic was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gravity Rider on November 6, 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.*