# Orbit vs Float Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Float Simulator at none against Orbit's 7. Float Simulator also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Orbit's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Float Simulator 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.

Orbit ships an update every 2 months, Float Simulator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit | Float Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/float-simulator/id6770820911/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIGHKEY Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170680369) | [Andrew Hsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896764374) |

## 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


### Float Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-simulator/id6770820911)

Pilot a vertical profiling float to achieve mission success by hitting target depths and maintaining neutral buoyancy. This simulation is inspired by the MATE ROV underwater robotics competition.

**Highlights:** Manual float control, Target depth achievement, Neutral buoyancy adjustment, Four-phase missions, Inspired by MATE ROV competition

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbit free?

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

### Is Float Simulator free?

Float Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Orbit or Float Simulator?

Float Simulator is rated higher. Orbit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Float Simulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Orbit or Float Simulator have ads?

Neither Orbit nor Float Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Orbit or Float Simulator?

Orbit ships an update every 2 months, and Float Simulator every 5 days. Most recently, Orbit was updated on October 12, 2026 and Float Simulator on October 6, 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.*