# Tap vs Orbit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tap at none against Orbit's 6. Tap also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). Orbit's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orbit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tap ships an update every 3 days, Orbit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap | Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-to-do/id6744974898/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Pietrafesa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1007011369) | [YUHAN ZHAO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772920187) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-to-do/id6744974898)

A straightforward and uncluttered checklist application designed for simplicity. It allows for easy task completion without accidental edits and offers a quick reset function for reusable lists. Visual cues in soft colors highlight remaining tasks.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, One-tap list reset, Easy task completion, Visual progress indicators, No frills or gimmicks

**In-app purchases:** none


### Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-gamified-tasks/id6772920185)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voyager Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Voyager Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Small Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap free?

Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Orbit free?

Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Tap or Orbit have ads?

Neither Tap nor Orbit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap or Orbit?

Tap ships an update every 3 days, and Orbit every 9 days. Most recently, Tap was updated on July 30, 2026 and Orbit on September 15, 2026.

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