Foil Sessions vs Orbit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Foil Sessions
This app tracks various foiling activities like wing foil, prone foil, and dock starts. It provides detailed session analysis, progress tracking, and the ability to share your performance with others. Enjoy a user-friendly interface designed for both on-water use and post-session review.
- Tracks wing foil, prone foil, dock starts, and more
- Detailed session analysis with stats and progress tracking
- Color-coded session replays
- Export to Strava and other platforms
- Create shareable images and animations of sessions
- GPX import and export
- Automatic weather data logging
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Built by a foiler, refined by the community, heavy on froth, light on corporate nonsense. Foil Sessions tracks what actually matters on the water. Wing foil, prone foil, dock starts, beach starts, paddle ups, tow boogie, downwind runs, parawing, kite foil, wind foil, wake foil and even e‑foil. If it flies, we probably track it. The interface is built to make you smile twice: once on the water, and again on the couch when you relive your sessions in glorious color‑coded detail. Algorithms fine‑tuned for foiling help you see your progress, celebrate wins, and laugh at wipeouts. Foil Sessions currently tracks tacks, jibes, and even which tack you’re on. Success rates give you tangible numbers to measure improvement. For downwinders and parawing, each swell run is saved with key stats—rides, distance, average speed—so you can analyze the session back on shore. Dock starts, paddle ups, and beach starts? Covered, with distance, duration, and heart rate right on your wrist. And for the purists: prone surf is supported too, every wave is counted, timed, and measured—linked into sets so you can battle yourself for longest consecutive run. When you’re miles offshore chasing bumps, the watch app keeps you on track with a clear arrow pointing straight toward your destination. Pair it with waterproof headphones and you’ll get gentle voice nudges too — distance to go, heading, and how far you’ve drifted off line. Your sessions don’t have to stay local. You can export directly to Strava with a single tap and share your runs with friends, clubs, and the wider foiling community. Sharing doesn’t stop at Strava. You can turn your sessions into clean, high-resolution images or short animations showing your track, stats, and replay. Perfect for Instagram, Messages, or anywhere else you want to show what actually went down. GPX export & import: Whether you’re chasing bragging rights or jumping ecosystems, GPX is now first-class. Export sessions to online leaderboards or share tracks with friends. Import GPX files from Garmin watches, other devices, and pretty much any app that can spit out a track. ADDITIONAL FEATURES: • Session Notes – Capture key details and reflections for every session. • Automatic Weather Data – Get wind and buoy readings automatically logged. • Replay mode animating the entire session. • Photo View – See all photos taken during your sessions in one place. • Support for imperial, metric, or nautical units. • Split Times – Track intervals for more detailed performance analysis. • Heart rate zones on Apple Watch with voice callouts. • Optional large fonts for old dogs on Apple Watch when recording. All your data is securely stored in Apple's Health app, contributing to your daily fitness goals and activity rings in the Fitness app. I've worked in security before, and your privacy is my top priority. No user tracking, no analytics, no ads — zilch, zip, nada. Nothing leaves the app unless you press share. How you use the app is your business, not mine. FREE AND PREMIUM FEATURES: • Record unlimited sessions for free. • Access detailed maps and stats for the first five recordings. • Unlock full access to all past and future recordings with Foil Sessions Premium. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account. • The subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. • Turn off auto-renewal anytime in your App Store Account Settings. See you on the water. Privacy Policy: https://foilsessions.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: Foil Sessions supports recording on iPhone or Apple Watch. Due to GPS requirements, it does not support recording on iPads or iPods. Recording on iPhone is possible, but at your own risk — and only if you truly trust that waterproof case.
Orbit
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Stop counting laps in your head. Orbit is the ultimate hands-free automatic lap tracker designed to track your walks, runs, and workouts—both on indoor gym tracks and outdoor paths. Using advanced sensor fusion and GPS routing, Orbit detects whenever you complete a loop, allowing you to focus entirely on your pace. WHY USE ORBIT? • Hands-Free Lap Counting: No screen tapping or button pressing required. Just start your workout, pocket your device, and let Orbit count every lap. • Indoor & Outdoor Precision: Seamlessly toggle between Indoor Mode (using motion sensors, pedometer calibration, and optional BLE beacons) and Outdoor Mode (using high-accuracy GPS). • Live Interactive Maps: See your exact walking or running route on a live map, including satellite overlays, start-line calibration, and nearby points of interest (POIs). • Voice Announcements: Stay in the zone with real-time audio cues telling you your lap count, split times, and overall pace. • Smart Calorie Burn: Uses scientific MET (Metabolic Equivalent) pace tracking and your body profile to estimate calorie burn, complete with fun food equivalents. • Personal Records & Analytics: View your historical workouts, track your fastest laps, longest duration, and celebrate milestones with a personal records trophy shelf. • Privacy First: No account creation or internet connection required. All workout logs and GPS paths are stored securely on your device. ---------------------------------------------- ORBIT PRO SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Upgrade to Orbit Pro to unlock the full potential of your training: • Unlimited laps for both indoor and outdoor workouts (Free tier is limited to 3 laps). • Access to live GPS workout maps. • Premium analytics, history details, and native file exports (CSV/GPX). Orbit Pro is available as a Monthly ($4.99/mo) or Annual ($29.99/yr) auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. ---------------------------------------------- REQUIRED SAFETY & HARDWARE DISCLOSURES • Location Services: This app uses GPS location services to track outdoor runs and calculate lap boundaries. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. • Sensor Usage: Indoor tracking relies on your device’s motion sensors (pedometer/accelerometer) and Bluetooth (for optional BLE beacon track integration). • Health/Fitness: Calorie estimations are calculated using standard metabolic equivalents based on the weight you enter. Consult a physician before beginning any new exercise regimen. Privacy Policy: https://senthilmkm.github.io/lap-counter/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://senthilmkm.github.io/lap-counter/terms.html Support: https://senthilmkm.github.io/lap-counter/support.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Foil Sessions at every 3 weeks against Orbit's every 2 months. Foil Sessions also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Orbit's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Foil Sessions sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Orbit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Foil Sessions ships an update every 3 weeks, Orbit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Foil Sessions | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Svartkobb AB | SENTHIL KUMAR KANNAN |
In-app purchases
Foil Sessions
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
Orbit
- Orbit Pro Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Orbit Pro Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year









