Comparison

Marble Machine vs Tether Orbit

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

Head to head
About

Marble Machine

Features
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Tilt the world. Shape the maze. Find your flow. Marble Machine is a physics-driven ball roller with hundreds of handcrafted levels that combine touch-based puzzles with skillful marble control. Tilt the board, feel the weight of the marble, and reshape the path as the level responds to your actions. Slide and rotate tiles, trigger switches, open doors, and activate portals. The maze is never static - it reacts to both your touch and the rolling marble, creating new possibilities with every decision. Easy to pick up and deeply rewarding to master, Marble Machine is designed for players who enjoy thoughtful puzzles, physical contraptions, and moments of pure flow. • Physics-driven 3D simulation - Realistic motion, momentum, and gravity create a tactile, physical feel. • Control the entire playfield via motion sensors - Tilt the board to guide the marble through the maze. • Rearrange the environment in real time to create new paths and solutions. • Dynamic interactions and modular contraptions - Switches, doors, portals, and linked elements evolve as you play. • Hundreds of handcrafted levels across themed level packs - Explore different mechanics, difficulty curves, and play styles. • Focused, atmospheric visuals and sound design enhance immersion and flow.

About

Tether Orbit

Tap and hold to use planetary gravity to launch your ship through space. Collect stars, unlock new vessels, and aim for the highest score possible. Test your skills and see how far you can travel.

Highlights
  • Tap and hold to latch onto planets
  • Use planetary orbits for propulsion
  • Unlock new ships
  • Collect stars
  • Achieve high scores
Features
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Tap and hold to latch onto planets, using their orbit to fling yourself further! Unlock new ships as you venture into space! Collect stars and go for a high score! How far can you go?

Screenshots

Marble Machine4 screens
Tether Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tether Orbit at none against Marble Machine's shown. Tether Orbit also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Marble Machine sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Tether Orbit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marble Machine ships an update every 5 weeks, Tether Orbit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Marble Machine versus Tether Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarble MachineTether Orbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB174 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMatthias WutschkeWilliam Clayton

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Marble Machine

One-time4
  • Advertisement removal$0.99
  • Explorer Level Pack$1.99
  • Puzzler Level Pack$1.99
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  • Rolling Skills Level Pack$1.99
3 purchases

Tether Orbit

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 1500 Stars / No Ads$1.99
  • 10000 Stars / No Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Marble Machine free?
Marble Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tether Orbit free?
Tether Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Marble Machine or Tether Orbit have ads?
Marble Machine shows ads; Tether Orbit does not.
Which is updated more often, Marble Machine or Tether Orbit?
Marble Machine ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tether Orbit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Marble Machine was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tether Orbit on October 6, 2026.

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