# Orbis vs Virtual Friend Shoulder

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Friend Shoulder at 4.3 against Orbis's 2.3. Virtual Friend Shoulder also leads on ratings volume (147 vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Orbis's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Friend Shoulder sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Orbis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Virtual Friend Shoulder holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Friend Shoulder has 147 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Orbis ships an update every 6 weeks, Virtual Friend Shoulder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbis | Virtual Friend Shoulder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbis-digital-tribes/id1453025529/reviews) | **[4.3 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-friend-shoulder-vent/id1509956288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **147** |
| Positive reviews | — | 59.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Orbis internet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453025528) | [Bruno Stone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509956287) |

## What reviewers say

### Orbis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbis-digital-tribes/id1453025529)

Map your region and claim territory for your tribe. Discover local activities and connect with people who share your interests. Compete for dominance and grow your tribe's influence in your area.

**Highlights:** Map and claim territory, Check-in at locations, Discover local tribes, Join tribe meetups, Explore hotspots, Connect with nearby people

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Virtual Friend Shoulder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-friend-shoulder-vent/id1509956288)

A supportive community to share your thoughts and feelings. Connect with others, receive encouragement, and find a safe space to express yourself anonymously. Customize your avatar and engage in private chats.

**Highlights:** Anonymous sharing of thoughts and feelings, Receive encouragement and advice, Private chat conversations, Customizable avatars, Moderated and respectful community, User reporting and blocking

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly signature | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Special Emoji | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization tattoo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization mouth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Release Horns | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization earring | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbis free?

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

### Is Virtual Friend Shoulder free?

Virtual Friend Shoulder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Orbis or Virtual Friend Shoulder?

Virtual Friend Shoulder is rated higher. Orbis averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Virtual Friend Shoulder averages 4.3 from 147 ratings.

### Do Orbis or Virtual Friend Shoulder have ads?

Virtual Friend Shoulder shows ads; Orbis does not.

### Which is updated more often, Orbis or Virtual Friend Shoulder?

Orbis ships an update every 6 weeks, and Virtual Friend Shoulder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Orbis was updated on November 2, 2026 and Virtual Friend Shoulder on November 7, 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.*