Comparison

Raider vs Orbit Arena

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

Head to head
About

Raider

Pilot a spacecraft through dangerous caverns, engaging in intense combat to infiltrate a mining installation and stop an invasion. Master evasive maneuvers, upgrade weapons, and explore ever-changing levels to achieve the highest score.

Highlights
  • Turbo-charged piloting with evasive maneuvers
  • Ever-changing cavern levels
  • Crystal collection for high scores
  • Weapon power-ups
  • Infiltrate enemy installations
Features
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Master your piloting skills as you manoeuvre through a labyrinth of caverns where danger lurks around every corner. Infiltrate a Xeronium mining installation and cut off supply lines before the corrupt BeamGen corporation invades the galaxy. But be warned, enemy drones are out in full force. Remain on high alert as you explore the Vensella cavern system, test your skills in epic space battles and destroy the reactor core! Do you have the skills to be a pilot of RAIDER? Key Features: • TURBO-CHARGED PILOTING. Simultaneously evade incoming fire, navigate hazardous terrain and take on an onslaught of enemies. • EVER-CHANGING LEVELS. Explore a constantly changing map with each playthrough, allowing for a new challenge every time! • SMASH YOUR HIGH SCORE. Gather as many crystals as possible to be the best pilot in the galaxy. • POWER UP YOUR WEAPONS. Use weapon pads to enhance your tactical defences as you battle the BeamGen drones!

About

Orbit Arena

Features
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Orbit Arena is a fast arcade arena game for iPhone and iPad, built for quick solo rounds, same-room party play, and online Game Center matches. Play a solo arcade run on your device, host a local party from iPhone or iPad, or use your iPhone as a controller for an Apple TV, iPad, iPhone, or Mac host. Online Arena uses Game Center matchmaking so friends and automatched players can jump into host-authoritative rounds without a custom account or backend. Version 2.0 adds SharePlay Arena, Game Center leaderboards, achievements, challenges, and compact remote arena previews so players can compete even when they are not looking at the same screen. Features: - Solo Arcade on iPhone and iPad - Local party hosting on iPhone and iPad - iPhone controller mode for nearby hosts - Online Arena with Game Center matchmaking - SharePlay Arena for FaceTime party play - Leaderboards, achievements, and challenges - Fast target-matching rounds for up to six players Local nearby play remains quick and simple, while Game Center adds the online and social layer when you want it.

Screenshots

Raider4 screens
Orbit Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Raider at Free against Orbit Arena's $9.99. Raider also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On ads, 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

Raider is free to download; Orbit Arena costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raider ships an update every 9 days, Orbit Arena every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Raider versus Orbit Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaiderOrbit Arena
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.4 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size521 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAmir LariThomas Richardson

In-app purchases

None

Raider

No in-app purchases

None

Orbit Arena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raider free?
Raider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbit Arena free?
Orbit Arena costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Raider or Orbit Arena have ads?
Neither Raider nor Orbit Arena shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Raider or Orbit Arena?
Raider ships an update every 9 days, and Orbit Arena every 3 weeks. Most recently, Raider was updated on November 6, 2026 and Orbit Arena on October 31, 2026.

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