Comparison

# Type vs Orbit

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

Head to head
About

# Type

A fast and simple Markdown editor with an easy-to-use interface. It offers features like instant preview, auto-saving, and direct posting to platforms like Qiita and GitHub. Sync your Markdown files across multiple devices with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Easy Markdown preview
  • Auto-saving of files
  • Direct posting to Qiita/GitHub
  • Spotlight search integration
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Import Markdown via extensions
Features
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A simple, fast editor for writing in Markdown. From quick notes to meeting minutes, technical articles, and blog drafts. A screen that keeps you focused on writing, and a preview that is one swipe away. WRITE - Tap the toolbar above the keyboard to insert headings, lists, code, and other Markdown syntax - Swipe to preview what you wrote - Auto-saves when you close the editor or the app - Search your text from Spotlight - Import Markdown files from other apps such as iCloud Drive SHARE - Send your Markdown straight from the share sheet - Post to Qiita, GitHub Issues, or Gist TURN IT INTO SLIDES - Split by headings to turn Markdown into slides - Pick a theme, present, and export as PDF TYPE PREMIUM - Sync your Markdown across all your devices - Remove the watermark from slides and exported PDFs - All premium features added in the future If your subscription ends, syncing stops after a 3-day grace period. Your Markdown stays on your device, and everything is restored when you subscribe again. About Type Premium - $3.99 / month or $39.99 / year (first 2 weeks free) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase - If a free trial is offered, any unused portion is forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms of use: https://type-markdown.app/terms.html Privacy policy: https://type-markdown.app/privacy.html

About

Orbit

This app helps users balance fitness, studies, and activities with a gamified, space-themed interface. It offers AI-powered recommendations and progress tracking to build consistency and motivate users.

Highlights
  • Fitness, studies, and activities tracking
  • Gamified XP and coin system
  • AI-powered recommendations
  • Progress and analytics dashboard
  • Consistency streak building
  • Space-themed design
Features
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Stay on track and make productivity fun with Orbit, the all-in-one app that helps you balance fitness, studies, and activities—wrapped in a sleek space-themed design. Core Features: Fitness, Studies & Activities Tracking – Log daily tasks with start and end times, check them off, and build consistency streaks. Gamified XP & Coin System – Earn XP for completing all your daily tasks. Level up your progress and collect coins to reward yourself. AI-Powered Recommendations – Get smart suggestions tailored to your goals and habits, helping you improve consistency and discover better routines. Progress & Analytics Dashboard – Visualize your journey with sharp, animated graphs that reset each cycle to keep you motivated. Why Orbit? Orbit is more than a planner - it’s a daily companion. By combining gamification with AI insights, Orbit keeps you motivated, consistent, and in control of your time. Whether you’re crushing workouts, focusing on studies, or balancing hobbies, Orbit helps you keep everything in motion.

Screenshots

# Type4 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Orbit at 100% against # Type's 56%. Orbit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). # Type's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. # Type sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Orbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orbit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: # Type has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of # Type's written reviews are positive against 100% of Orbit's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
# Type versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter# TypeOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKazuya UeokaChitra Sai Adityaa Bandaru

Customer experience

# Type

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive56.4%
Neutral20.0%
Negative23.6%

Orbit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

# Type

Subscriptions3
  • Synchronize1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Type Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Type Premium (Annual)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Developer Support$0.99
None

Orbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is # Type free?
# Type is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, # Type or Orbit?
Orbit is rated higher. # Type averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Orbit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do # Type or Orbit have ads?
Neither # Type nor Orbit shows ads.

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