Comparison

Orbitum vs Hyperforma

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

Head to head
About

Orbitum

A rhythm-based reflex game where players tap to switch orbits and survive. It offers a challenging yet serene arcade experience with stimulating music and gradually increasing difficulty.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based gameplay
  • Tap controls
  • Light and darkness theme
  • Gradually increasing difficulty
  • Stimulating techno soundtrack
  • Cosmic treadmill experience
Features
Read full description

Orbitum is a hypnotic rhythm-based reflex game of light and darkness. "It's surprisingly difficult to leave alone - very hypnotic." - Pocket Gamer "A stylishly stripped-back and curiously serene arcade experience that has you running on a particularly hazardous cosmic treadmill." - Pocket Gamer "It’s the perfect little game to pick up and play when you have a spare moment." - AppAdvice The rules are simple: switch the orbits, survive against all odds and keep calm. A tap is all it takes to get through. But you’ll discover less is more when your dexterity starts to be put to the test. Starting off fairly simple and gradually building up into something quite fiendish, the game will keep your grey matter ticking over in unison with the stimulating techno sounds. Appearing out of nowhere and vanishing in darkness, the round-dancing shapes will make your head swim, hands sweat and teeth clench. But as you get the rhythm you will see that there's nothing more satisfying than the feeling of genuine achievement after you've nailed another hellish level. ○○○ More from Happymagenta: · Spyglass - outdoor GPS with augmented reality · Scany - WiFi scanner and network utility

About

Hyperforma

Explore a vast, empty cyberspace left by a vanished civilization. Hack secured forms, communicate with ancient interfaces, and uncover hidden secrets in this premium sci-fi adventure game.

Highlights
  • Explore ancient cyberspace
  • Uncover secrets of vanished civilization
  • Hack secured forms
  • Communicate with interfaces
  • Dynamic sci-fi story
  • Great atmosphere
Features
Read full description

FACE THE FUTURE The civilization of the past vanishes, leaving behind only the Ancient Network. 256 years later, an anonymous explorer descends into its cold depths. Venture into a journey through the endless empty cyberspace, inspired by the works of William Gibson, Dan Simmons and Peter Watts. Immerse into the Ancient Network and uncover the secrets of the vanished civilization. Communicate with the Titanic Interfaces and hack their secured Forms. Secrets hidden in the Network are waiting for you. Hyperforma is a premium game without ads and in-app purchases. Enjoy an exciting sci-fi story with dynamic gameplay and a great atmosphere. AWARDS - Best Mobile Game (Casual Connect London 2018) - Indie Prize Grand Prix (GTP Indie Cup 2018) - Best Mobile Game (GTP Indie Cup 2018) - Best Unity Game (Games Gathering 2017) - Best Mobile Game (DevGAMM 2017) - Excellence In Visual Art (DevGAMM 2017) - Best Game Design (White Nights 2017)

Screenshots

Orbitum4 screens
Hyperforma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hyperforma at 4.8 against Orbitum's 2.9. Hyperforma also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 73). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Orbitum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hyperforma sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hyperforma holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyperforma has 1.4K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Orbitum's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hyperforma's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Orbitum versus Hyperforma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitumHyperforma
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (73 ratings)4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews — better59.7% of reviews
Number of ratings731.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB915 MB
Age rating+49+
DeveloperHappymagenta UABHeroCraft Ltd.

Customer experience

Orbitum

All ratings73 ratings
Positive46.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative46.6%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral7.3%
Negative27.5%

Hyperforma

All ratings1,370 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative32.8%

User reviews

Orbitum

From 73 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Simple to learn
  • 💡 Challenging to master
  • 💡 Great music/soundtrack
  • 💡 Unique concept

Room to improve

  • anúncios Excessive ads
  • 💥 Frequent crashes
  • 🔇 Sound not muting
  • 😵 Motion sickness
  • ❓ Unclear instructions

Hyperforma

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Stunning visuals and soundtrack
  • 🎮 Unique and engaging gameplay
  • 💯 Excellent value as a free game
  • 🤖 Interesting sci-fi story and characters

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of clear tutorials and explanations
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔍 Confusing mechanics at times
  • 📢 Excessive advertisements

Bugs and requests

Orbitum

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Ads send to App Store instead of closing
  • Sound persists with sound off
  • Leaderboards not working
  • Red patterns are impossible to avoid
Show 4 more
  • Circle clips onto outer red ring
  • Game crashes after update
  • Game fails to launch
  • Ads glitch up

Requested features

11 requests
  • Fix sound muting issue
  • Colorblind mode
  • Tutorial or help page
  • Fix leaderboards
  • Increase spawn rate during hyper jump
Show 6 more
  • Add customization options (background color)
  • Support landscape mode
  • Add continue option after death
  • Fix reverse parts difficulty
  • Fix red patterns being impossible
  • Increase amount of lines available

Hyperforma

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Certain levels or boss fights have issues
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add difficulty settings or a hard mode
  • Provide more backstory and lore for the bosses
  • Implement an option to disable sound/music

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Orbitum

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
7 purchases

Hyperforma

One-time7
  • Premium version$0.99
  • Premium version$1.99
  • Premium version$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Premium version$3.99
  • Premium version$4.99
  • Premium version$5.99
  • Premium version$6.99

Questions

Is Orbitum free?
Orbitum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hyperforma free?
Hyperforma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Orbitum or Hyperforma?
Hyperforma is rated higher. Orbitum averages 2.9 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Hyperforma averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Orbitum or Hyperforma have ads?
Both Orbitum and Hyperforma show ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbitum or Hyperforma?
Orbitum ships an update every 6 months, and Hyperforma every 6 months. Most recently, Orbitum was updated on August 28, 2026 and Hyperforma on September 20, 2026.

Other comparisons