Comparison

Auto RC vs Orbit

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

Head to head
About

Auto RC

This app simplifies structural design by automatically generating beam layouts from floor plans using AI. It offers tools for analyzing and designing structural elements, with advanced features for full building modeling and detailed exports available through a subscription.

Highlights
  • AI-powered floor plan scanning and beam layout generation
  • Automatic structural element analysis and design
  • 3D rebar visualization
  • Full building modeling (Pro Mode)
  • 3D structural analysis with load combinations
  • Export calculation reports and CAD plans
  • BIM compatible IFC export
Features
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Structural design becomes your new superpower. Auto RC doesn't just deliver fast results — it helps you understand the fundamentals of structural design and empowers you to create professional-grade structures with confidence. Free Features for All Users 1) Scan floor plans and auto-generate beam layouts using AI 2) Analyze and design structural elements automatically (up to 50 beams per plan) 3) View 3D rebar details for beams 4) Customize beam and slab design as needed 5) Save projects by watching ads Premium Features for Subscribers 1) Build full structural models with Pro Mode 2) Design and edit entire buildings: slabs, beams, columns, foundations, stairs, roofs, and steel frames 3) Run full 3D structural analysis with load combinations 4) Export full calculation reports 5) Auto-generate rebar models for the entire structure 6) Export bar cut lists and shop drawings 7) Export bill of quantities (BOQ) 8) Export structural CAD plans 9) Export 3D rebar models in IFC format for BIM compatibility 10) Enjoy an ad-free experience Auto RC Subscription Plans Weekly: $4.99 Monthly: $9.99 Yearly: $99.99 (save 2 months) Free 7-day trial – cancel anytime. Your premium access stays active until the end of the trial or billing cycle. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Orbit

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Orbit brings your tasks, habits, notes, pages, and calendar together in one calm, beautifully designed place. Plan your day, capture ideas quickly, build routines, and keep important information organized without jumping between different apps. PLAN YOUR DAY Create tasks, set priorities, add due times, and keep your day moving with a clear daily view. BUILD BETTER HABITS Track routines, see daily progress, and build consistency with simple visual habit tracking. CAPTURE ANYTHING Use Quick Notes to save thoughts fast, and Share to Orbit to capture useful content from other apps. CREATE FLEXIBLE PAGES Build pages with headings, lists, checklists, tables, charts, and more for bigger ideas and projects. SEE YOUR SCHEDULE Keep your calendar and agenda connected so you can see what is coming up and what matters today. BUILT INTO YOUR APPLE WORKFLOW Use Siri and Siri Shortcuts to create tasks, capture notes, check your schedule, and interact with Orbit more naturally. BEAUTIFUL WIDGETS Keep your tasks, habits, and important information visible at a glance with carefully designed Home Screen widgets. DESIGNED TO FEEL GOOD Orbit combines a clean, thoughtful interface with light and dark mode, smooth interactions, and a visual system designed to stay calm even when your day gets busy. START YOUR WAY Use Orbit locally without creating an account, or create an account later to sync and use account-connected features. Orbit is designed to make everyday organization feel simple, flexible, and genuinely enjoyable to use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Auto RC4 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

Auto RC and Orbit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Auto RC sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Auto RC versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto RCOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developervachiraphun mekvarmdeeParas Akbari

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Auto RC

Subscriptions2
  • สมัครสมาชิกรายเดือน7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • สมัครสมาชิกรายปี7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time6
  • Export IFC model file$2.99
  • Export structural model file$2.99
  • สมัครสมาชิกแบบไม่ต่ออายุ$4.99
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  • Export structural model file$4.99
  • Export structural model file$7.99
  • Export structural model file$9.99
2 purchases

Orbit

Subscriptions2
  • Orbit Pro Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Orbit Pro Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Auto RC free?
Auto RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Auto RC or Orbit have ads?
Neither Auto RC nor Orbit shows ads.

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