# Atomas vs Orbit Arcadia

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit Arcadia at none against Atomas's 5. Orbit Arcadia also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Atomas's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 136) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Atomas against 4.8 for Orbit Arcadia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atomas has 3.4K ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Atomas's written reviews are positive against 87% of Orbit Arcadia's.

Atomas ships an update monthly, Orbit Arcadia weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atomas | Orbit Arcadia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomas/id953603155/reviews)** | [4.8 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-arcadia/id1459453420/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 136 |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 86.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 362 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Max Gittel](https://appshunter.io/developer/764787722) | [WE ARE ROYALE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/656331963) |

## What reviewers say

### Atomas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomas/id953603155)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Combine atoms to create new elements in this addictive puzzle game. Strategize to prevent your universe from overflowing and unlock special charms to aid your progress. Compete with friends for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Atom fusion mechanics, Element creation, Chain reactions, Lucky charms, Multiple game modes, Score comparison

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads & Instant Modes Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2 Antimatter | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Antimatter | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Antimatter | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12 Antimatter | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🧠 Helps learn periodic table
- 🎨 Polished and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Difficulty can feel arbitrary at times
- 🎨 Similar atom colors can be confusing
- 🔍 Lack of clear tutorials or explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Undo button not working as expected
- Game crashing when sharing scores
- Inconsistent atom behavior with certain power-ups

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to save progress and sync across devices
- Option to adjust atom colors and sizes
- Achievements and leaderboards


### Orbit Arcadia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-arcadia/id1459453420)

Experience a challenging yet meditative arcade game focused on mastering orbits. Enjoy solo play or engage in local multiplayer modes like co-op and head-to-head. Explore a colorful galaxy, claim stable orbits, and enjoy addictive gameplay with stunning visuals and an original soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gravity gameplay, Solo play modes, Local multiplayer (co-op & head-to-head), Visually stunning environments, Responsive controls, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atomas free?

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

### Is Orbit Arcadia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Atomas or Orbit Arcadia?

Atomas is rated higher. Atomas averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Orbit Arcadia averages 4.8 from 136 ratings.

### Do Atomas or Orbit Arcadia have ads?

Neither Atomas nor Orbit Arcadia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Atomas or Orbit Arcadia?

Atomas ships an update monthly, and Orbit Arcadia weekly. Most recently, Atomas was updated on October 15, 2026 and Orbit Arcadia on October 11, 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.*