# ORB: Screen Time Control — Study Timer & App Blocker

> Study Timer & App Blocker (iPhone/iPad app by Viktoriia Kovalenko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-screen-time-control/id6822775471 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Viktoriia Kovalenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847681702)
- Category: Productivity, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-10-30

## What is ORB?

Your phone is the reason studying takes twice as long. ORB fixes that.

ORB is a study companion with one living orb at its centre. It gets clearer when you focus and cloudy when your day gets scattered, so you can see at a glance how you're really doing.

STUDY WITHOUT YOUR PHONE
• Start a focus session in one tap, or run Pomodoro rounds: 25 minutes of study, 5 minutes of rest
• Strict mode closes the apps you choose until the timer ends
• Your session stays on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island

BLOCK DISTRACTIONS AUTOMATICALLY
• Rules made for student life: Study hours, Lecture mode, Exam week and Wind down
• Give TikTok, Instagram or games a daily allowance
• ORB suggests your first rule from a short chat about when your phone wins

SEE WHERE YOUR TIME GOES
• Today's Screen Time by app, right on the home screen
• A focus score and a 7-day trend
• An evening summary with one intention for tomorrow

STAY ON TRACK
• Daily study goal, streaks and a home and Lock Screen widget
• Collect new ORBs as your study hours add up

STUDY WITH FRIENDS
• Add friends with a code or an invite link and see who's studying today
• Weekly Showdown, Team Goal, Streak Duel and Exam Sprint challenges
• Cheer each other on when someone's in a session

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Screen Time data is read by Apple's Screen Time framework and never leaves your iPhone.

FREE TO START
• Unlimited focus sessions and standard one-round Pomodoro sessions
• One automatic protection rule for a study block or daily limit
• 7-, 30-, and 90-day focus charts, full session history, and every ORB unlock

ORB PLUS
• Up to 15 protection rules for classes, study, and wind-down
• Build longer Pomodoro blocks of up to 8 focus rounds, with timed breaks
• Hard Mode removes the in-app early-end button during a session
• Scheduled weekly focus reminders to fit your routine
• A weekly Screen Time report

Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.

Terms of Use: https://orb-app.pages.dev/terms
Privacy Policy: https://orb-app.pages.dev/privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ORB Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| ORB Plus | $5.99 | per month |


## Is ORB safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess ORB.

## Is ORB legit?

ORB: Screen Time Control appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for ORB is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-26

No release notes.

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