# Narde vs Orbital Logic

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Narde | Orbital Logic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narde-long-backgammon/id970411932/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-logic/id6757943052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **362** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 48 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adikus](https://appshunter.io/developer/293841475) | [Aetheris Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867934274) |

## What reviewers say

### Narde

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narde-long-backgammon/id970411932)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Good visual design and interface
- 🧠 Requires strategic thinking and skill
- 🌐 Online multiplayer functionality
- 📱 Works well as a mobile game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Dice rolls appear non-random and biased
- 🤖 Suspected rigged algorithm favoring opponents
- ⏳ Long wait times for online opponents
- 💰 Requires payment to continue playing
- 🔗 Connection loss issues and exploits

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


### Orbital Logic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-logic/id6757943052)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*