Comparison

Orbitum vs Glyn

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
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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

Glyn

Engage in a unique puzzle game that challenges you to count to four. Enhance your observation abilities while enjoying a charming retro pixel art aesthetic and a calming zen soundtrack. This game offers a simple yet deeply rewarding experience.

Highlights
  • Unique counting puzzle mechanics
  • Observation skill enhancement
  • Charming retro pixel art
  • Soothing zen soundtrack
  • Simple to learn, satisfying gameplay
Features
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Discover a one-of-a-kind puzzle experience! Count to 4, sharpen your observation skills, and dive into a world of charming retro pixel art, all set to a soothing zen soundtrack. Simple to learn, yet deeply satisfying—are you ready for the challenge?

Screenshots

Orbitum4 screens
Glyn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Orbitum at Free against Glyn's $1.99. Orbitum also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Glyn's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume and device support 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

Orbitum is free to download; Glyn costs $1.99 up front. Orbitum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Glyn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glyn holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 92 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Orbitum's written reviews are positive against 86% of Glyn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbitum ships an update every 6 months, Glyn every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Orbitum versus Glyn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitumGlyn
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.9 (73 ratings)4.6 (92 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7392 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappymagenta UABEMMANUEL ROUX

Customer experience

Orbitum

All ratings73 ratings
Positive46.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative46.6%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative27.0%

Glyn

All ratings92 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.9%

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

Glyn

From 92 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
  • 🎶 Soothing and good music
  • 🧠 Engaging and makes you think
  • ✨ Amazing improvements in updates
  • ⏳ Great time passer

Room to improve

  • ❓ Confusing to play initially
  • 🖱️ Hitbox of dots could be increased
  • 💻 How to play instructions on webpage
  • 😵‍💫 Webpage font and spacing hard to read
  • ❌ Unable to progress past practice levels

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
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  • 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
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  • 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

Glyn

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Constantly froze and had to be crashed closed on iPad
  • Game resets if left too long in the background when app switching
  • Bug where clicking the 4 dots button sometimes leads to game over screen
  • Error message every time the app is opened
  • 4 dots difficulty says game over and exits
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  • Doesn't open, just shows a logo
  • When opening, something pops up and closing it closes the game

Requested features

20 requests
  • Increase hitbox of dots
  • Add a notation to mark a dot as 'empty'
  • Implement a save feature
  • Add timed games
  • Add daily challenges
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  • Option to see associated dots change color when clicking a number
  • Add more themes
  • Option to hold and drag to fill in dots
  • Cap levels for a gamemode
  • Gamemode where you lose if you overload a square
  • Restore option for store function
  • Option to mark dots that shouldn't be lit
  • More color schemes
  • Option to turn off background animation or choose different background
  • Modern puzzle design option (black lines, white background)
  • Make timer optional
  • Expand beyond 4x4 square to larger boards or different shapes
  • More high stakes competitive play with reduced time
  • Optional disruptive spells
  • Make tutorial button more visible

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Orbitum

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Glyn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbitum free?
Orbitum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glyn free?
Glyn costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orbitum or Glyn?
Glyn is rated higher. Orbitum averages 2.9 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Glyn averages 4.6 from 92 ratings.
Do Orbitum or Glyn have ads?
Orbitum shows ads; Glyn does not.
Which is updated more often, Orbitum or Glyn?
Orbitum ships an update every 6 months, and Glyn every 8 days. Most recently, Orbitum was updated on October 20, 2026 and Glyn on October 14, 2026.

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