Comparison

Conversation Shaker vs Orbit

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

Head to head
About

Conversation Shaker

Discover engaging conversation starters and icebreakers for various situations. Simply shake your device to reveal a new topic. Save your favorites and share them easily.

Highlights
  • Shake to get new topics
  • Daily free topic
  • Save to Favorites
  • Share via social media
  • Apple Watch app
  • Random topic selection
Features
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Conversation Shaker provides interesting topics/ice breakers based on different situations. Shake the iPhone to see the next conversation starter. Free version has plenty of conversation shakers, including a daily free 'shaker of the day'. - Apple Watch App that works fully independent from the iPhone. - Add the ones you like to "Favorites". Share by FB/Twitter. Use them as icebreakers or pick-up lines (results may wary) - Too many? Save the ones you like to Favourites for quick access. - Choosing makes you anxious? Use the Random feature (watch) to pick a random one and keep hitting the refresh button till your finger hurts. - On the go, in a hurry? The glance screen (watch) shows a random one each time. Message me if you want me to add more @convshake

About

Orbit

Features
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Orbit is a couple app for shared calendars, anniversaries, private chat, and memory keeping. Keep date plans, important days, photos, exchange diaries, tasks, and love coupons in one private space for two. Whether you are long distance, living together, or simply trying to stay close during busy days, Orbit helps you share your everyday life naturally. With AI, your chats can become a radio show and your memories can become constellations in Orbit Galaxy. Only on Orbit Orbit Radio Your chats and memories are turned into a radio-style show by an AI DJ. Casual conversations, sweet moments, and anniversaries become something you can enjoy again together. Orbit Galaxy Every photo and chat adds stardust. AI turns your memories into constellations, creating a private universe that grows with your relationship. Everyday features for couples Shared Calendar Manage date plans, anniversaries, personal schedules, and important events in one place. Private Chat Share messages, photos, videos, and stickers in a space made only for you two. Keep important conversations away from work messages and noisy group chats. Timeline and Albums Save photos, comments, and places so you can look back on your favorite memories anytime. Exchange Diary and Future Letters Write down feelings that are hard to say out loud. Send letters to the future and make everyday words last longer. Tasks, Bucket Lists, and Love Coupons Manage life together, plan dreams, and create small gifts like date coupons or favor coupons. Step Challenge Share daily steps with your partner, compete in step battles, travel virtually across Japan, check monthly reports, and send supportive messages. AI that brings you closer Ask the AI Advisor about date ideas, gift choices, making up after an argument, or relationship concerns. Orbit also creates weekly summaries and AI-powered date plans based on your moments together. AI Partner Even without a partner, you can enjoy conversations, diaries, and voice calls with an AI partner. Choose from 50+ personality types and build a relationship that changes over time. Orbit Premium Some advanced and unlimited AI features require Orbit Premium. One subscription can unlock Premium for both partners. For couples, married partners, long-distance relationships, and everyday life together. Start building your own orbit today. ■ About Subscription Orbit Premium is an auto-renewing subscription at $4.99/month Only ONE partner needs to subscribe for BOTH to enjoy Premium features! The subscription automatically renews every month unless canceled. ■ EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Conversation Shaker4 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Conversation Shaker at none against Orbit's shown. Conversation Shaker also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Orbit's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Conversation Shaker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Orbit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Conversation Shaker ships an update every 13 months, Orbit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Conversation Shaker versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConversation ShakerOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlamethrowerMasahiko Yamaguchi

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Conversation Shaker

One-time10
  • Light & Easy$0.99
  • Personal Profile$0.99
  • Dinner Table$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Preferences$0.99
  • Back to the Past$0.99
  • Just Imagine$0.99
  • Viewpoints$0.99
  • Tough Topics$0.99
  • Spiritual$0.99
  • Full Version$3.99
2 purchases

Orbit

Subscriptions2
  • Orbit Premium Plan7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Orbit Premium Plan (Annual)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Conversation Shaker free?
Conversation Shaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Conversation Shaker or Orbit have ads?
Orbit shows ads; Conversation Shaker does not.
Which is updated more often, Conversation Shaker or Orbit?
Conversation Shaker ships an update every 13 months, and Orbit every 9 days. Most recently, Conversation Shaker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Orbit on October 18, 2026.

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