Comparison

Orbie vs Crystal Dig

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

Head to head
About

Orbie

A fast-paced strategy game where players match three or more orbs of the same color to clear them. Earn coins to purchase power-ups like Super Orbs and Lightning Orbs to help you survive longer. Compete with friends on the leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Match 3 or more orbs of the same color
  • Clear orbs by row or column
  • Use Super Orbs to clear columns
  • Use Lightning Orbs to remove a color
  • Earn coins to purchase power-ups
  • Compete with friends on leaderboards
Features
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A game of strategy and speed. 1. The object of the game is to remove the orbs on the screen by getting 3 or more orbs of the same color in a row or column. Every so many seconds, orbs will appear at the bottom. Once the orbs reach the top, the game is over. 2. A SUPER ORB is a necessity in the game to stay alive. To obtain a Super Orb, you need to get combinations. A combination is when you can remove multiple lines with a single Orb drop. Also, you will obtain a Super Orb if you get 5 in a row of the same color. Use these Super Orbs to remove a column of orbs that you choose. At the beginning of the game, you will start with 3 Super Orbs. 3. A lightning orb is used to wipe away a color of your choice. Place the lightning orb on the color you want removed and watch all those orbs disappear. Coins are used to purchase the lightning orb at the beginning of the game. 4. For every orb that is cleared, you will earn a coin. Coins can be used to purchase super orbs or lightning orbs before the start of the game. 5. Login to facebook to see how your friends are doing, make sure you are on the top of the list. 6. Happy Orbing!!! Have fun and please rate the game. Special thanks http://www.tidydesign.com/ Electric Concerto for the music

About

Crystal Dig

Embark on an underground expedition combining classic block puzzle gameplay with a mining adventure. Descend through handcrafted levels, battle geological bosses, and collect rare gems. Compete for high scores and unlock achievements in this crystal-themed puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Classic and Adventure game modes
  • 50 handcrafted adventure levels
  • 5 unique underground zones
  • Epic boss battles
  • Power-ups: Pickaxe, Shuffle, Undo
  • Gem collection with rarity tracking
  • 21 Game Center achievements
Features
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Embark on an expedition like no other! Crystal Dig: Gem Miner combines classic block puzzle gameplay with a mining adventure that runs from Earth's crust to the frozen edge of the solar system. CLASSIC MODE Place blocks, clear lines, and chase your highest score. Simple to learn, endlessly challenging. Compete on the Game Center leaderboard! ADVENTURE MODE Dig through 400 handcrafted levels across 8 worlds and 40 underground layers. Tunnel from the Surface of Earth down to the Magma Core, then leave the planet behind and keep digging. EIGHT WORLDS TO EXPLORE - Earth - from the Surface down to the Magma Core - Mars - dust plains, iron sands and the Olympus Core - Venus - cloud decks, sulfur flats and crushing pressure deeps - Mercury - sun scar, crater deeps and a molten core - Europa - ice crust, slush layers and a hidden ocean - Titan - methane haze, hydrocarbon dunes and a cryo core - Miranda - verona cliffs, a fractured shell and a frozen core - Triton - nitrogen frost, diamond ice and Neptune's Anchor BOSS BATTLES 40 guardians stand between you and the depths, one at the end of every layer. Crack open the Crystal Geode, outsmart the Earth Snake, awaken an Ancient Fossil, confront the Magma Heart, and face whatever waits beneath each new world. SEASONAL EVENTS Every season brings a new look to the mine: Halloween in October, Autumn Harvest in November, Winter Holidays in December and New Year into January. Collect seasonal tokens as you clear lines and claim rewards along the event track. DAILY DEALS Check the store every day for a new Daily Deal and a free Daily Gift. FEATURES - Two distinct game modes: Classic and Adventure - 400 adventure levels across 8 worlds and 40 underground zones - 40 epic boss battles, each with its own mechanic - A solar system map for travelling between worlds - Four seasonal events, each with its own look and a 25-step reward track - A new Daily Deal and a free Daily Gift every day - Power-ups: Pickaxe, Shuffle, and Undo - Gem collection with rarity tracking - 28 Game Center achievements to unlock - Distinct visuals and atmosphere for every world - Full support for 7 languages Mine gems, clear lines, conquer legendary bosses, and become the ultimate Gem Hunter!

Screenshots

Orbie3 screens
Crystal Dig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbie at none against Crystal Dig's 7. Orbie also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Crystal Dig's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Crystal Dig sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Orbie asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Orbie against 5.0 for Crystal Dig. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbie ships an update every 3 weeks, Crystal Dig every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Orbie versus Crystal Dig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbieCrystal Dig
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJDR Design Services, LLCTaco Truck Games

Customer experience

Orbie

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Crystal Dig

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Orbie

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Crystal Dig

One-time7
  • Handful of Crystals$0.99
  • Pouch of Crystals$2.99
  • Remove Banner Ads$3.99
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  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Sack of Crystals$4.99
  • Chest of Crystals$9.99
  • Vault of Crystals$19.99

Questions

Is Orbie free?
Orbie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crystal Dig free?
Crystal Dig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Orbie or Crystal Dig?
Orbie and Crystal Dig are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Orbie or Crystal Dig have ads?
Both Orbie and Crystal Dig show ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbie or Crystal Dig?
Orbie ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crystal Dig every 4 days. Most recently, Orbie was updated on October 2, 2026 and Crystal Dig on October 3, 2026.

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