# Orbit vs Physics Box Game

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Orbit at 94% against Physics Box Game's 50%. Orbit also leads on ratings volume (7.6K vs 1). Physics Box Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orbit sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Physics Box Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

Physics Box Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbit has 7.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Orbit's written reviews are positive against 50% of Physics Box Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Orbit ships an update every 2 months, Physics Box Game every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit | Physics Box Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-playing-with-gravity/id991457817/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-box-game/id6738624202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 137 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIGHKEY Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170680369) | [E-ONLINESERVICE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592295207) |

## 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


### Physics Box Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-box-game/id6738624202)

Manipulate the physical world by drawing points, lines, and curves. Experience realistic physics simulations with gravity, friction, and repulsion to guide objects to their goals. Explore endless creative solutions within simple rules.

**Highlights:** Intuitive drawing controls, Realistic physics simulation, Free thinking and creativity, Gravity, friction, and repulsion mechanics, Goal-oriented puzzle solving

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbit free?

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

### Is Physics Box Game free?

Physics Box Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Orbit or Physics Box Game?

Physics Box Game is rated higher. Orbit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Physics Box Game averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Orbit or Physics Box Game have ads?

Both Orbit and Physics Box Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Orbit or Physics Box Game?

Orbit ships an update every 2 months, and Physics Box Game every 3 weeks. Most recently, Orbit was updated on October 18, 2026 and Physics Box Game on October 12, 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.*