Comparison

Orbit by FloVerse vs Layer

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

Head to head
About

Orbit by FloVerse

Stream heart rate and location from your Apple Watch during live events. Interact with events by sending messages and emojis, and generate personalized reports to share your experience.

Highlights
  • Stream heart rate and location from Apple Watch
  • Interact with live events via messages and emojis
  • Generate personalized event report cards
  • Share event summaries with friends
  • Connect with community on Discord
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Description Orbit by FloVerse is a companion app for live events and fitness sessions that lets users stream heart rate and location using their Apple Watch. Meanwhile, the iPhone lets users interact with live events by sending emojis, messages, and optionally sharing their location. Users can generate a personalized report card after participating in live events, summarizing key moments and performance, and share it with friends. Whether you're dancing at a concert, meditating in a yoga class, training in sports, or presenting a school project, Orbit helps capture and express your live experience. SUPPORT & COMMUNITY: Reach out using our Contact Us page found on our website at https://www.floverse.ca/contact or any of our social channels. Users can also connect with others in our Orbit Discord community via the in-app link. COMPATIBILITY: Minimum recommended is iOS 18.0 and Apple Watch OS 10.0 or above. DATA USE & ACCESS: Location access enables real-time interaction features, such as personalized visuals or reactions during live sessions, and is always user-controlled. HealthKit permission is required to read heart rate data from the Apple Watch and track workout sessions during events.

About

Layer

Control and curate digital art displayed on compatible devices. Browse collections from renowned artists, manage playlists, and adjust display settings wirelessly. Transform any space into a dynamic art exhibition.

Highlights
  • Wireless control via Bluetooth
  • Browse curated artist collections
  • Display individual artworks or variations
  • Create custom artwork playlists
  • Adjust display brightness
  • Real-time artwork preview
  • View artist profiles
Features
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Bring world-class digital art to life with the Layer companion app. Designed for iPad, this powerful control interface lets you curate and manage stunning visual experiences on your Layer display devices. Key Features: • Wireless Control - Connect seamlessly to Layer displays via Bluetooth • Curated Collections - Browse handpicked playlists from renowned digital artists • Individual Artworks - Display single pieces or explore artist variations • Playlist Management - Create custom viewing experiences with multiple artworks • Brightness Control - Adjust display settings for any environment • WiFi Setup - Configure network connectivity for your displays • Real-time Preview - See artwork thumbnails and previews before display • Artist Profiles - Discover works from leading generative and video artists Perfect For: - Art galleries and exhibitions - Corporate spaces and lobbies - Hospitality and retail environments - Private collectors and enthusiasts - Creative studios and agencies Featured Artists Include: Zach Lieberman, Karsten Schmidt, Andreas Nicolas Fischer, DIST Collective, and many more pioneers in digital and generative art. Transform any wall into a dynamic canvas. The Layer app puts professional-grade digital art curation at your fingertips. Requires Layer Canvas display device (sold separately)

Screenshots

Orbit by FloVerse4 screens
Layer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Layer at every 5 days against Orbit by FloVerse's every 3 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Orbit by FloVerse against 5.0 for Layer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbit by FloVerse ships an update every 3 weeks, Layer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Orbit by FloVerse versus Layer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbit by FloVerseLayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloVerse Inc.Layer Incorporated

Customer experience

Orbit by FloVerse

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Layer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Orbit by FloVerse

No in-app purchases

None

Layer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbit by FloVerse free?
Orbit by FloVerse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Layer free?
Layer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orbit by FloVerse or Layer?
Orbit by FloVerse and Layer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Orbit by FloVerse or Layer have ads?
Neither Orbit by FloVerse nor Layer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbit by FloVerse or Layer?
Orbit by FloVerse ships an update every 3 weeks, and Layer every 5 days. Most recently, Orbit by FloVerse was updated on October 15, 2026 and Layer on September 27, 2026.

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