Comparison

AstroFocus vs Orbit

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

Head to head
About

AstroFocus

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Staying focused is hard. Distractions are everywhere, and our minds rarely get the rest they need. AstroFocus turns your focus sessions into an epic space journey. Every session is a flight through the cosmos, helping you stay in orbit with your goals and away from phone distractions. You'll launch focus sessions, take timed breaks, and get smart reminders for hydration, eye rest, standing up, and even your own custom alerts. With soothing sounds, gamified milestones, and insights into your performance, AstroFocus becomes your co-pilot keeping you productive, healthy, and motivated. Key Features: β€’ Flight Modes (Infinity, Standard, and Custom) β€’ Focus Mode (Limit access to other Apps) β€’ Timer Mode (Hide the spacecraft for screens others can see) β€’ Daily Streaks (Ten focused minutes a day keeps your run alive) β€’ Focus Reports (Track your progress with our focus score) β€’ Insights (See when you focus best across 7, 30, 60 or 90 days) β€’ Weekly Report (A recap of your week, once a week) β€’ Productivity Tools (Calendar, Notes, and To-Dos) β€’ Exploration Cards (Discover our Solar System) β€’ Space Progress Map (Unlock new destinations in a gamification way) β€’ Custom Spacecrafts (Unlock more with Space Distance) β€’ Community Feed (Connect, share, and get inspired by other explorers) β€’ Custom Music (Curated tracks to keep you in the zone) β€’ Works Offline (Fly with no signal; everything syncs when you reconnect) AstroFocus is free to start. You can fly, take breaks and build a streak without paying anything, and your most recent week of progress is kept. An AstroFocus Monthly subscription unlocks the full app: your complete flight history, Insights, every spacecraft, the full space map and the community feed. New users can start a 7-day free trial directly within the app using Apple's secure In-App Purchase system.

About

Orbit

This app provides a shared, minimalist focus space for up to three people. It offers a subtle sense of presence to enhance concentration without distractions or social interaction. Visualize others working alongside you in real-time for a quiet, productive environment.

Highlights
  • Shared focus space for up to three
  • Real-time presence visualization
  • Anonymous and private sessions
  • Study and break cycle display
  • Daily progress tracking
  • Auto-matching to join others
Features
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[A space shared with someone. Simplicity for deep focus.] Orbit is a minimalist focus tool where up to three people share a single space. It was created for those who struggle to stay focused alone, but don’t want the noise of social interaction. β–  Feel the Presence, Focus Together Small World for Three: A quiet, intimate space with no distractions. Real-time Sync: Visualize others working alongside you in real time. No Chat, No Competition: No messaging, no notifications. Just shared time. β–  Core Features Auto-Matching: Open the app to instantly join someone else from around the world. Anonymous Comfort: Total privacy means no social fatigue or pressure. Visualized Status: A beautiful, simple display of study and break cycles. Daily Progress: Your efforts are quietly recorded over time. β–  Orbit is for you if: You find "silence" too quiet and prefer a subtle sense of presence. You focus better in a cafe-like atmosphere with people nearby. You are tired of the constant connectivity of social media. Whether you’re studying for exams, working from home, or just trying to get things done β€” Orbit gives you the quiet company you need. Make today’s focus a little more comfortable with Orbit. Subscription Information Orbit Plus is an auto-renewable subscription that provides an ad-free experience and unlocks advanced features. β€’ Title: Orbit Plus β€’ Length of Subscription: 1 Month, 3 Months, or 1 Year β€’ Prices may vary by region. The current price is shown before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://miya-ux.github.io/orbit-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AstroFocus4 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AstroFocus at none against Orbit's shown. Orbit's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. AstroFocus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Orbit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AstroFocus ships an update every 6 weeks, Orbit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
AstroFocus versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstroFocusOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size281 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonstantinos PanteliTaichi Miyazaki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AstroFocus

Subscriptions1
  • AstroFocus Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
4 purchases

Orbit

Subscriptions3
  • Orbit Plus Β· Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Orbit Plus Β· 3 Months$7.993 Months
  • Orbit Plus Β· Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Orbit Plus Β· Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is AstroFocus free?
AstroFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AstroFocus or Orbit have ads?
Orbit shows ads; AstroFocus does not.
Which is updated more often, AstroFocus or Orbit?
AstroFocus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Orbit every 3 days. Most recently, AstroFocus was updated on October 6, 2026 and Orbit on October 18, 2026.

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