Comparison

Orbit Social App vs DateByOrder

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

Head to head
About

Orbit Social App

Discover real-time local events, activities, and people to connect with. This app aims to combat boredom and foster human connection by showcasing concerts, festivals, nightlife, and spontaneous gatherings. It's designed to help you find balance, belonging, and meaningful offline experiences.

Highlights
  • Live map of activities and events
  • Discover local concerts, festivals, and nightlife
  • Find spontaneous events and group fun
  • Connect with new friends and local communities
  • Send invitations for parties and gatherings
  • Digital detox for real-world connection
Features
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Orbit is a live map for activities, events & people to connect with. —Built to end boredom and spread human connection. With Orbit, you can discover local activities, concerts, festivals, pop-ups, nightlife, and weekend plans — all happening around you in real time. Explore spontaneous events, creative workshops, and group fun that fits your vibe. Orbit helps you find motivation, balance, and belonging through real-world experiences. Beat isolation, escape doomscrolling, and rediscover your social life with authentic people and meaningful plans. Whether you’re exploring dating ideas, meeting new friends, attending business events, or connecting with local founders and creatives, Orbit curates experiences that match your interests. From social wellness to networking, from mindful fun to spontaneous adventure — Orbit is where real life happens. Send invitations easily - birthday, superbowl and holiday parties easier than ever. Orbit is your digital detox — the app for authenticity, offline energy, and true human connection. Join the Orbit community and experience your city’s culture, nightlife, and seasonal moments like never before. Orbit makes friendship, connection, and discovery effortless — every day, everywhere. Discover. Connect. Belong. Orbit.

About

DateByOrder

Discover and join local events to meet new people in real life. Skip endless swiping and connect through shared activities like dinners and concerts. Plan one-on-one dates or group gatherings.

Highlights
  • Discover curated local events
  • RSVP and book tickets
  • Send invites to connect
  • Chat to coordinate plans
  • Create your own events (Gold)
  • Join group events or plan 1:1 dates
Features
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DateByOrder is the event-first way to meet people in real life. Skip the endless swipe—find local plans, send invites, and connect at dinners, concerts, and activities. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Discover local events curated for meeting new people • RSVP or book tickets right in the app • Send invites to people you’d like to meet • Chat to coordinate plans and meet in person • Create your own events (Gold) and grow your circle WHY IT WORKS • Real experiences: meet at public venues with shared interests • Less small talk: start with an activity, not a cold DM • Local by design: see who’s going to what—near you, tonight or this weekend • Flexible: join group events or plan 1:1 dates

Screenshots

Orbit Social App4 screens
DateByOrder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit Social App at none against DateByOrder's 4. Orbit Social App also leads on ratings volume (47 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). DateByOrder's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. DateByOrder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Orbit Social App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Orbit Social App against 5.0 for DateByOrder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbit Social App has 47 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Orbit Social App's written reviews are positive against 100% of DateByOrder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbit Social App ships an update every 6 weeks, DateByOrder every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Orbit Social App versus DateByOrder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbit Social AppDateByOrder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (47 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB61 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOrbit appDate By Order LLC

Customer experience

Orbit Social App

All ratings46 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.7%

DateByOrder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Orbit Social App

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

DateByOrder

Subscriptions4
  • Silver Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Gold Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Gold Semi-Annual$79.996 Months
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  • Gold Annual$144.991 Year

Questions

Is Orbit Social App free?
Orbit Social App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DateByOrder free?
DateByOrder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Orbit Social App or DateByOrder?
DateByOrder is rated higher. Orbit Social App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while DateByOrder averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Orbit Social App or DateByOrder have ads?
Neither Orbit Social App nor DateByOrder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbit Social App or DateByOrder?
Orbit Social App ships an update every 6 weeks, and DateByOrder every 10 days. Most recently, Orbit Social App was updated on October 24, 2026 and DateByOrder on October 16, 2026.

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