The Optimal Lab vs Orbit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Optimal Lab
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Download the The Optimal Lab app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience - anytime, anywhere. Make a reservation, get added to a wait list, purchase class packages, check your profile and membership status, keep up to date with the latest products and services, and more – all from your device. Visit http://www.theoptimallab.com.au to learn more.
Orbit
This app offers guided stretching routines that require no equipment or prior experience. It features personalized plans created by AI, progress tracking, and a variety of stretches for all body parts. The goal is to make flexibility accessible and rewarding for everyone.
- 200+ guided stretches
- 30-day flexibility journeys
- AI-personalized routines
- Save favorite stretches
- Milestones and streaks
- Diverse character models
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Stretching made simple : But fun Most people never stretch because it feels like a whole thing. The right outfit. The right gym. The right time. So they wait — and their body keeps tightening. Orbit is here to end that. No equipment. No experience. No excuses. Just you, your body, and five quiet minutes — wherever you already are. What you get: - 200+ guided stretches for every body part - 30-day journeys that build real, lasting flexibility - Orbit AI that creates personalized routines just for you - Save your favorite stretches and routines — always one tap away - Milestones and streaks that make showing up feel rewarding - Playful characters that look like real people — every shape, every size, every skin tone Why Orbit is different: Orbit isn't built for athletes or yogis. It's built for everyone. The person at their desk. The one on their couch. The one who hasn't touched their toes in years. Because you belong here too. We made it fun. Playful characters, satisfying streaks, little wins, and milestones that make you want to come back. Because taking care of your body shouldn't feel like a chore. Just show up. Your body will thank you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Optimal Lab at none against Orbit's 3. The Optimal Lab also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Orbit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 25 months). 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
Both are free to download. Orbit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. The Optimal Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Optimal Lab ships an update every 25 months, Orbit every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Optimal Lab | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THE OPTIMAL LAB (ST LEONARDS) PTY LTD | AMARION DYSHAWN NIMMERS |
In-app purchases
The Optimal Lab
No in-app purchases
Orbit
- Orbit Premium3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Orbit Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$99.99
