Comparison

Lystra vs Orbital (Group Tasks)

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

Head to head
About

Lystra

Features
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Lystra is your clean, offline-first space to instantly capture thoughts, todos, and ideas—no distractions, no noise. Write down what matters the moment it hits you. Add todos with a single tap, mark them done, or swipe to delete. Pin the most important for quick access. Whether it’s a quick reminder, a task, or a passing thought—you’ll always know where it is. With speech-to-text, you can record ideas hands-free, in any language. It detects what you’re saying and writes it down. Fast. Use customizable widgets to keep your most important list on your Home Screen, always visible, always synced. Lystra is not just a notes app—it’s your organized mind on autopilot. Privacy Policy: https://lystrall-pp.netlify.app/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Orbital (Group Tasks)

Features
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Orbital is a beautifully crafted task and project management app designed for teams and individuals who value clarity and simplicity. TASKS THAT WORK FOR YOU Create personal tasks or assign board tasks to teammates. Set severity levels (low, medium, high, critical), deadlines, reminders, and attach images. Require proof of completion to keep everyone accountable. BOARDS FOR TEAM COLLABORATION Create shared boards and invite members with a simple 6-character code. Control permissions per member -- decide who can read, create, update, or delete tasks. Share invite links that open directly in the app. REAL-TIME COMMENTS & MENTIONS Discuss board tasks with threaded comments. @mention teammates to loop them in. Attach up to 3 images per comment. Unread indicators on task cards keep you in the loop. ORBITAL AI ASSISTANT Ask questions about your tasks in natural language. Get instant answers about upcoming deadlines, overdue items, board-specific stats, and more -- powered by Gemini AI. ACTIVITY FEED & PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Stay informed with a live activity feed. Get notified when tasks are assigned, statuses change, deadlines pass, or teammates comment. Automatic reminders and overdue alerts ensure nothing slips through. BEAUTIFUL LIGHT & DARK MODES Switch between carefully designed light and dark themes. Every screen, card, and detail is tuned for readability and comfort. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Archive tasks without removing them for others Sort by priority, deadline, or creation date Advanced filters by type, severity, status, and creator Profile stats with completion tracking and progress bars Deep linking for board invites Initials-based avatars that update with your name Orbital is free and built for teams who want to get things done without the clutter.

Screenshots

Lystra4 screens
Orbital (Group Tasks)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbital (Group Tasks) at none against Lystra's 2. Orbital (Group Tasks) also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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. Lystra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per 7 days. Orbital (Group Tasks) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Lystra versus Orbital (Group Tasks): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLystraOrbital (Group Tasks)
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmanuele Di PietroShweta Verma

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lystra

Subscriptions2
  • All Access$0.397 Days
  • All Access$7.991 Year
None

Orbital (Group Tasks)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lystra free?
Lystra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbital (Group Tasks) free?
Orbital (Group Tasks) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lystra or Orbital (Group Tasks) have ads?
Neither Lystra nor Orbital (Group Tasks) shows ads.

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