Comparison

Narde vs Orbital Logic

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

Head to head
About

Narde

This app offers a strategic variant of backgammon where luck is removed, focusing on positioning and tactical blocking. Play against AI or global opponents, mastering unique rules and building your legacy through skillful play.

Highlights
  • Pure strategy, no luck
  • Solo mode against AI
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Authentic Narde rules
  • One-tap movement
  • In-game rulebook with tips
  • Daily leaderboards
Features
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Experience the strategic depth of the beloved backgammon variant! ◆ Pure Strategy, No Luck Unlike traditional backgammon, Narde eliminates the element of chance through hitting. Every checker you place is safe, transforming the game into a thrilling race of positioning and tactical blocking. Master the art of building primes, managing your pieces, and outmaneuvering your opponent in this chess-like twist on a classic! ◆ Game Features Two Ways to Play: ► Solo Mode - Challenge sophisticated AI in matches of 1, 3, 5, 11, or 15 rounds. Perfect your strategy with optional doubling cube! ► Online Multiplayer - Compete globally through Game Center. Start with 2,000 chips and build your fortune one strategic victory at a time! ◆ Authentic Narde Rules: • Strategic "head" rule - only one checker can leave your starting point per turn • No hitting - create blocking positions instead of risky blots • Build powerful primes (but not too powerful - fair play rules apply!) • Both players race in the same direction for unique tactical challenges ◆ Smart Features: • One-tap movement with intelligent die ordering • Advanced random dice algorithm ensures completely fair rolls • Clean, intuitive interface designed for iOS • Comprehensive in-game rulebook with strategy tips • Daily leaderboards to track your dominance ◆ Why Narde? If you love backgammon but crave more strategy and less luck, Narde is your perfect match. Every game is a battle of wits where superior positioning beats fortunate rolls. Whether you're a backgammon master seeking a fresh challenge or a strategy game enthusiast looking for your next obsession, Narde delivers depth, excitement, and endless replayability. ◆ Build Your Legacy • Climb the daily leaderboards • Accumulate chips through skillful play • Master both aggressive racing and patient blocking strategies • Join a global community of strategic thinkers Download now and discover why Narde has captivated players for generations!

About

Orbital Logic

Guide colored orbs to their matching zones across concentric rings in this minimalist puzzle game. Master intuitive tap controls and spatial reasoning to solve handcrafted challenges across multiple difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Concentric ring puzzles
  • Orb sliding mechanics
  • 5 difficulty levels
  • Intuitive tap controls
  • Star ratings for efficiency
  • Automatic progress saving
Features
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REVIEW UPDATE: The same build from the last submissions, however app privacy has been updated. No user data is collected and AdMob does not use ATT or any user tracking. Orbital Logic is a sleek puzzle game where you guide colored orbs to their matching zones across concentric rings. Tap to slide orbs into empty spaces. Push them through portals where rings align. Simple to learn, challenging to master. FEATURES • Handcrafted puzzles across 5 difficulty levels • Intuitive tap controls • Star ratings based on move efficiency • Progress saves automatically Learn the mechanics. Build your skills. Navigate around locked orbs. Conquer three-ring puzzles A minimalist design meets satisfying spatial reasoning. How efficiently can you solve each puzzle?

Screenshots

Narde4 screens
Orbital Logic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Orbital Logic at 100% against Narde's 51%. Orbital Logic also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Narde's advantage is ratings volume (362 vs 2). On price 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

Both are free to download. Narde sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orbital Logic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orbital Logic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narde has 362 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Narde's written reviews are positive against 100% of Orbital Logic's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Narde versus Orbital Logic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNardeOrbital Logic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (362 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings362 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAdikusAetheris Solutions LLC

Customer experience

Narde

All ratings362 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral12.0%
Negative37.2%

Orbital Logic

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Narde

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Dice roll #5 does not allow piece movement
  • Game refuses to allow valid moves
  • Doubles cannot be used when spaces are blocked
  • Possible movements not underlined after update
  • Rule changes for first roll (3:3, 4:4, 6:6)
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  • Piece placement position incorrect in some versions
  • Color contrast too neutral making game hard to see
  • Accept/Reject buttons swapped in dialogs
  • Rules link does not work
  • Game lag and performance issues

Requested features

10 requests
  • Publish dice rolling algorithm for peer review
  • Implement doubling cube in live play
  • Add difficulty levels for computer opponents
  • Display opponent statistics and skill levels
  • Persistent scoring system across sessions
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  • Better rule explanations and tutorials
  • Music alert when opponent joins waiting game
  • Option to change color skins/themes
  • Real player matching instead of bots
  • Improved online matchmaking system

Orbital Logic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Narde

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Orbital Logic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Narde free?
Narde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbital Logic free?
Orbital Logic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Narde or Orbital Logic?
Orbital Logic is rated higher. Narde averages 4.2 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while Orbital Logic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Narde or Orbital Logic have ads?
Narde shows ads; Orbital Logic does not.

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