Comparison

Embr Wave 2 vs Orbital

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

Head to head
About

Embr Wave 2

Control a wearable thermal device to manage temperature discomfort, stress, and improve sleep. Explore custom sessions, personalize settings, and track usage for better well-being.

Highlights
  • Explore thermal sessions for sleep, relaxation, and focus
  • Personalize device button programming
  • Customize temperature and session duration
  • Schedule automatic cooling and warming sessions
  • Track device usage and learn about your body
  • Receive app and firmware updates
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Unlock the full power of your Embr Wave thermal wristband with the Embr Wave 2 app. Embr Wave is the first clinically-validated thermal wearable + app that helps your body tap into its natural response to temperature to feel better. Using Embr Wave provides immediate relief from temperature discomfort, stressful moments, and can improve sleep. The Embr Wave 2 app is the "Mission Control” for your Wave device. A full menu of sessions is available in the app to help to crush that hot flash, sleep better, and focus on the task at hand. The app gives you access to ways to relax and unwind when you need it most or to keep your cool no matter the situation. From the office, to the plane, to your own bed—and even when walking into that next meeting or social event—your Wave has you covered. Use the Embr Wave 2 app to: - Explore thermal sessions designed for Sleep, Relaxation, Destressing, Hot Flashes, Focus, Personal Comfort, your guide to all things Embr Wave and personal temperature relief and control! - Ask Tempura anything about your Embr Wave. Learn how to improve how you feel with temperature, get immediate help with your Embr Wave, discover new features, and more. - Personalize your Wave by programming the buttons on the device for quick access to your favorite sessions. - Customize sessions by setting the temperature level (9 levels) and session duration (from 1 minute to 9 hours). - Save, edit, and rename your favorite sessions to your preferences. - Schedule your Wave to run cooling and warming sessions automatically at specified times. - Dim or turn off the lights on your device for an optimal sleep experience. - Track how you use the Wave to learn about your body over time. - Keep your Wave up to date with the latest features and improvements with app and firmware updates. The Embr Wave has received numerous awards, including Time Best Inventions honorable mention (2018); the AARP Innovator in Aging prize (2019); the Men’s Health Sleep Award (2020); the IF World Design Guide Award (2021), and the National Sleep Foundation Sleep Tech Award (2023).

About

Orbital

Features
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Orbital is a capacity intelligence instrument for neurodivergent adults. It reads your sleep, nervous system load, and cardiac drift to build a daily score — RESOURCED, ELEVATED, or DEPLETED — that tells you what kind of day you have capacity for. This is not a fitness tracker. Orbital does not count steps, score your workouts, or push you to optimize. It reads where your system actually is, and helps you protect what matters. WHAT ORBITAL DOES • Daily capacity score with state-aware system voice • Pattern detection (unlocks at day 14) • Trend sparklines and 5-year baselines • Weekly rhythm + sleep-correlation insights • Provider-shareable export WHO IT IS FOR Built for adults who run close to their limit — late-diagnosed AuDHD, high-sensory professionals, knowledge workers in burnout-prone roles, parents and caregivers managing executive load. WHAT IT IS NOT Orbital is a wellness app. It is not a medical device. It does not replace a clinician's care. PRO TRIAL Start with 7 days free. Cancel anytime in Settings. PRIVACY Capacity readings stay on your device. Pattern detection runs locally. Aggregate signals never leave you without your action. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://orbitalhealth.app/privacy

Screenshots

Embr Wave 24 screens
Orbital4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Embr Wave 2 at none against Orbital's 2. Orbital's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Orbital sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month. Embr Wave 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Embr Wave 2 versus Orbital: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmbr Wave 2Orbital
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB54 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEmbr Labs Inc.Eric Parrish

Bugs and requests

Embr Wave 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Connectivity issues between device and app
  • Firmware/software compatibility problems with newer devices
  • Battery life draining faster than expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Automatic mode/detection of hot flashes
  • More customization options
  • Improved app functionality and stability

Orbital

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Embr Wave 2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Orbital

Subscriptions2
  • Orbital Pro Monthly$29.001 Month
  • Orbital Pro Annual$290.001 Year

Questions

Is Embr Wave 2 free?
Embr Wave 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbital free?
Orbital is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Embr Wave 2 or Orbital have ads?
Embr Wave 2 shows ads; Orbital does not.

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