Comparison

Orbit vs Flight Simulator 2d

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

Head to head
About

Orbit

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
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ORBIT is a gravity simulator at the heart of a puzzle game. Launch planets with a flick of your finger, and try to get them into stable orbits around black holes. Can you make enough orbits to progress to the next level? New: ORBIT now features a Sandbox (paid) where you can create your own levels! Control time, disable collisions, and paint with gravity. Publish your creations to the world for everyone to play. • 45 free levels, with new mechanics are introduced over time — like repulsive black holes and planets with their own gravity that attract each other • Play community-created levels — virtually limitless content made by other players, all completely free • Launch as many planets as you like, and watch the mesmerizing orbital mechanics unfold • Planets leave colored traces, so that at the end of a level you will have created a beautiful piece of art • See the future trajectory of a planet before you launch it • Play in an environment of smooth, minimalist graphics while listening to relaxing classical piano Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/highkeygames Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highkeygames

About

Flight Simulator 2d

Experience the thrill of flight in this 2D simulator. Choose from a variety of aircraft, explore randomly generated environments, and master different game modes like transport and landing challenges. Earn rewards to unlock new planes and improve your pilot rating.

Highlights
  • Realistic cockpit controls
  • Diverse selection of 8 aircraft
  • Randomly generated, detailed environments
  • Day and night cycles
  • Free flight, transport, and landing challenge modes
  • Daily tasks and gifts for rewards
Features
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Hey there, are you ready for a wild ride through the skies? Then buckle up and get ready for Flight Simulator 2D - the ultimate 2D flight simulation game for anyone who loves the thrill of flying! This game is perfect for beginners and aviation enthusiasts alike, with its realistic cockpit controls and exciting game modes. But let's talk planes - Flight Simulator 2D has you covered with a diverse selection of aircraft to choose from. Whether you're feeling like a simple single-engine prop plane or want to fly a passenger jet or combat-style fighter, there's a plane that will suit your flying style. With eight planes to choose from, you can customize your flying experience and take on different challenges with ease. Whether you're in the mood for a relaxing scenic cruise or an adrenaline-pumping flight, Flight Simulator 2D has the perfect plane for you. The 2D graphics and simple gameplay of Flight Simulator 2D make it an easy and accessible game for players of all skill levels. The controls are intuitive and the physics are realistic, providing a challenging yet engaging experience. And with its sleek art style and fun gameplay, Flight Simulator 2D is sure to impress both casual gamers and diehard aviation fans alike. But the real excitement comes from the game's environments, which are randomly generated and full of life and detail. Whether you're flying over small towns or soaring above bustling cities, the game's environments are full of breathtaking landscapes. With day and night cycles, players can experience the beauty of a sunrise over the ocean or the glittering lights of a city at night. And with a variety of environments to explore, from lush forests and rolling hills to towering mountains and sandy beaches, there's always something new to discover. Flight Simulator 2D also features three exciting game modes: free flight, transport, and landing challenge. In free flight mode, you're free to explore the maps at your own pace, trying out different planes and enjoying the scenery. In transport mode, you'll be tasked with delivering cargo to various locations, testing your piloting skills and precision. And in landing challenge mode, you'll have to land as smoothly as possible to reach a perfect 10 out of 10 score. And let's not forget the bonus systems - daily tasks and daily gifts. Completing challenges and tasks earns you rewards that can be used to unlock new planes, improve your airline and pilot rating, and increase your overall distance flown. With Flight Simulator 2D, the sky's the limit! So, what are you waiting for? Download Flight Simulator 2D now and take to the skies! With its stunning graphics, authentic controls, and immersive gameplay, this app is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end. Whether you're looking for a fun way to pass the time or a challenging new game to master, Flight Simulator 2D is the perfect game for you. Get ready to fly like a pro and explore the vast and beautiful world that awaits you!

Screenshots

Orbit4 screens
Flight Simulator 2d4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Orbit at none against Flight Simulator 2d's shown. Orbit also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 61%). Flight Simulator 2d's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Orbit sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Flight Simulator 2d sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Orbit against 4.7 for Flight Simulator 2d. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Orbit's written reviews are positive against 61% of Flight Simulator 2d's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbit ships an update every 2 months, Flight Simulator 2d every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Orbit versus Flight Simulator 2d: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitFlight Simulator 2d
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.6K ratings) — better4.7 (3.7K ratings)
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better61.2% of reviews
Number of ratings7.6K — better3.7K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB323 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIGHKEY GamesSpark Games UG haftungsbeschrankt

Customer experience

Orbit

All ratings7,554 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews620 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.1%

Flight Simulator 2d

All ratings3,733 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews392 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral10.2%
Negative28.6%

User reviews

Orbit

From 7.6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Flight Simulator 2d

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and entertaining
  • 👍 Cozy and relaxing gameplay
  • 👍 Good flight physics
  • 👍 Decent graphics
  • 👍 Offline playable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy controls and responsiveness
  • 🐛 Unrealistic flight physics
  • 💰 Heavily monetized with in-app purchases
  • 💰 Difficult to progress without paying
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

Bugs and requests

Orbit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • In app purchase not received
  • Sandbox mode not working
  • Game crashing and unable to open

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • More levels and game modes

Flight Simulator 2d

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to unlock planes in tutorial
  • Planes falling out of sky when out of fuel
  • Unresponsive controls and delayed inputs
  • Frequent crashes on certain devices
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free planes and maps
  • Permanent upgrades instead of single-use
  • Improved flight dynamics and realism
  • Expanded gameplay content and modes
  • Better optimization and stability

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Orbit

One-time7
  • $1 contribution$0.99
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • $2 contribution$1.99
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  • $3 contribution$2.99
  • Unlock Sandbox (and remove ads)$2.99
  • $5 contribution$4.99
  • $10 contribution$9.99
16 purchases

Flight Simulator 2d

One-time16
  • 50 TOKENS$0.99
  • 120 TOKENS$1.99
  • 160 Tokens$1.99
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  • BUY USA MAP$2.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
  • INSTANT AIRCRAFT REPAIR$4.99
  • BUY HEAVYAIR 5$4.99
  • BUY FIGHTAIR 6$4.99
  • B2 Stealth Bomber$4.99
  • An-225 Mriya$4.99
  • BUY SPEEDAIR 8$9.99
  • BUY COMBATAIR 7$9.99
  • Concorde$9.99
  • Gold Pass$9.99
  • BUY MEGA BUNDLE$19.99
  • BUY GIGA BUNDLE$28.99

Questions

Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flight Simulator 2d free?
Flight Simulator 2d is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Orbit or Flight Simulator 2d?
Orbit is rated higher. Orbit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Flight Simulator 2d averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.
Do Orbit or Flight Simulator 2d have ads?
Flight Simulator 2d shows ads; Orbit does not.
Which is updated more often, Orbit or Flight Simulator 2d?
Orbit ships an update every 2 months, and Flight Simulator 2d every 2 weeks. Most recently, Orbit was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flight Simulator 2d on September 22, 2026.

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