# Orbit vs Orbit Path

The clearest difference is rating: Orbit at 4.8 against Orbit Path's 4.1. Orbit also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 68%) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 83). Orbit Path's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orbit sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Orbit Path sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Orbit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbit has 7.6K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Orbit's written reviews are positive against 68% of Orbit Path's.

Orbit ships an update every 2 months, Orbit Path every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit | Orbit Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-playing-with-gravity/id991457817/reviews)** | [4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-path-space-physics-game/id1033106099/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 67.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIGHKEY Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170680369) | [Blue Label Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/498363312) |

## What reviewers say

### Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-playing-with-gravity/id991457817)

This app is a meditative physics puzzler where you launch planets to create stable orbits around black holes. Explore a variety of levels, create your own challenges in a sandbox mode, and enjoy a visually artistic and relaxing experience.

**Highlights:** Gravity simulation puzzles, Create stable orbits, Sandbox mode for level creation, Community-created levels, Visual orbital mechanics, Minimalist graphics and relaxing music

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1 contribution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| $2 contribution | $1.99 | one-time |
| $3 contribution | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sandbox (and remove ads) | $2.99 | one-time |
| $5 contribution | $4.99 | one-time |
| $10 contribution | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fire game
- 👍 Relaxing and Enjoyable
- 👍 Calming, fun, stimulating, humble
- 👍 Simple and yet complicated
- 👍 Elegant and easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 In app purchased not reicevied
- 🐛 Purchase didn't work for sandbox & ad removal but it's fun.
- 🔒 Be ware of your data
- 🐛 Love-hate

**Reported bugs**

- In app purchase not received
- Sandbox mode not working
- Game crashing and unable to open

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to zoom in and out
- Ability to rotate the game to landscape on iPad
- Ability to edit and move existing objects in sandbox mode
- Ability to name planets and add moons


### Orbit Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-path-space-physics-game/id1033106099)

Navigate a probe through a minimalist interstellar universe using gravity and wormholes. This one-finger gravity puzzler offers a tranquil experience with original ambient music and challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Gravity and physics effects, 30 replayable levels, Immersive design and lighting, Original ambient music, Achievements and leaderboards, Hints and level skips

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock World 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Fun for mental escape
- 👍 Great space puzzler

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unprecise controls
- 🐛 Ball doesn't always go where aimed
- 🐛 Physics are off
- 🐛 Sensitive aiming
- 🐛 Frustrating probe control

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements broken
- Ads won't play
- Ball doesn't always go where aimed
- Unlimited Energy doesn't work
- Progress doesn't get saved

**Requested features**

- Create your own level/sandbox mode
- Lock trajectory and velocity before release
- Add more touches like explosions
- More levels
- Explain physics with rudimentary formulas


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbit free?

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

### Is Orbit Path free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Orbit or Orbit Path?

Orbit is rated higher. Orbit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Orbit Path averages 4.1 from 83 ratings.

### Do Orbit or Orbit Path have ads?

Orbit shows ads; Orbit Path does not.

### Which is updated more often, Orbit or Orbit Path?

Orbit ships an update every 2 months, and Orbit Path every 9 months. Most recently, Orbit was updated on October 18, 2026 and Orbit Path on October 15, 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.*