Comparison

Flash vs Orbit

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

Head to head
About

Flash

This application allows businesses and individuals to easily accept Bitcoin payments instantly. It offers full control over funds with a non-custodial approach and seamless integration with payment tools for various sales methods. Receive real-time notifications for every transaction directly into your wallet.

Highlights
  • Accept Bitcoin payments instantly
  • Full control over funds (non-custodial)
  • Seamless integration with payment tools
  • Payment links, e-store checkouts, subscriptions
  • Real-time transaction notifications
  • Lightning & Nostr Connect for instant transactions
Features
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Flash Wallet is the easiest way to accept Bitcoin and get paid instantly. Designed for business owners, freelancers, and creators, it provides full control over your funds with a sleek interface—no middlemen, no delays. Seamlessly integrated with Flash payment tools, Flash Wallet lets you accept Bitcoin payments through payment links, e-store checkouts, subscriptions, and more—directly into your wallet. - Lightning & Nostr Connect → Instant transactions. - Connected to Flash payment tools → Each sale in your pocket. - Non-custodial & full control → Full control over your funds. - Real-time notifications → Never miss a transaction. Accepting Bitcoin has never been easier. Take your business further and unlock the power of Bitcoin payments with Flash.

About

Orbit

This decentralized Bitcoin wallet offers full control over your cryptocurrency with robust security features. Manage your Bitcoin, send and receive transactions, and monitor market data with advanced tools for power users.

Highlights
  • Fully decentralized
  • Self-custody wallet
  • Secure encryption with Secure Enclave
  • Supports 12/24-word recovery phrases
  • Send, receive, and hold BTC
  • Advanced transaction options (RBF, address formats)
  • Live market data and price charts
Features
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Meet Orbit Wallet—your personal command center for Bitcoin. Fully decentralized. Beautifully secure. Designed for those who demand true ownership. No Banks. No Middlemen. Just You and Your Bitcoin. Your keys, your coins. Orbit is a self-custody wallet that puts you in charge. Generate your wallet in seconds, secure it with a recovery phrase, and you’re ready to send, receive, and hold BTC—no compromises, no custodians. Lock It Down with Serious Security Orbit uses your device’s Secure Enclave to encrypt your wallet, and supports 12- or 24-word seed phrases for bulletproof recovery. Add a PIN or biometrics for effortless, ironclad access. Built for Bitcoin Power Users • Send with precision: tap into Replace-by-Fee (RBF) when you need speed • Switch address formats: Taproot, SegWit, or Legacy—your call • Generate multiple addresses for privacy and control • Fine-tune your gas speed with real-time fee estimates • Monitor your BTC with live market data and interactive price charts This Is Bitcoin, Done Right.

Screenshots

Flash4 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Orbit at 5.0 against Flash's 1.0. Flash's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

Orbit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flash ships an update fortnightly, Orbit every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flash versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlash Lightning Solutions Inc.Orbit App Inc.

Customer experience

Flash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Orbit

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

In-app purchases

None

Flash

No in-app purchases

None

Orbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flash free?
Flash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flash or Orbit?
Orbit is rated higher. Flash averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Orbit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Flash or Orbit have ads?
Neither Flash nor Orbit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flash or Orbit?
Flash ships an update fortnightly, and Orbit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flash was updated on October 30, 2026 and Orbit on October 30, 2026.

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