# CodeWheel vs Orbit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeWheel at none against Orbit's 7. CodeWheel also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orbit sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. CodeWheel asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeWheel | Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-playing-with-gravity/id991457817/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Z Sculpt](https://appshunter.io/developer/348537806) | [HIGHKEY Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170680369) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeWheel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewheel/id796158919)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-playing-with-gravity/id991457817)

This app is a meditative physics puzzler where you launch planets to create stable orbits around black holes. Explore a variety of levels, create your own challenges in a sandbox mode, and enjoy a visually artistic and relaxing experience.

**Highlights:** Gravity simulation puzzles, Create stable orbits, Sandbox mode for level creation, Community-created levels, Visual orbital mechanics, Minimalist graphics and relaxing music

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1 contribution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| $2 contribution | $1.99 | one-time |
| $3 contribution | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sandbox (and remove ads) | $2.99 | one-time |
| $5 contribution | $4.99 | one-time |
| $10 contribution | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fire game
- 👍 Relaxing and Enjoyable
- 👍 Calming, fun, stimulating, humble
- 👍 Simple and yet complicated
- 👍 Elegant and easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 In app purchased not reicevied
- 🐛 Purchase didn't work for sandbox & ad removal but it's fun.
- 🔒 Be ware of your data
- 🐛 Love-hate

**Reported bugs**

- In app purchase not received
- Sandbox mode not working
- Game crashing and unable to open

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to zoom in and out
- Ability to rotate the game to landscape on iPad
- Ability to edit and move existing objects in sandbox mode
- Ability to name planets and add moons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeWheel free?

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

### Is Orbit free?

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

### Do CodeWheel or Orbit have ads?

Neither CodeWheel nor Orbit shows ads.

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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.*