Comparison

Visa Day Tracker vs Orbis Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Visa Day Tracker

Automatically builds a complete trip history from your photos, tracking country visits and filtering out layovers. It helps manage visa days, tax residency rules, and document expirations across numerous countries.

Highlights
  • Automatic trip history from photos
  • Tax residency rule tracking (US, UK, EU, etc.)
  • Schengen and visa day calculation
  • Trip planning impact analysis
  • Home screen widgets for key metrics
  • Passport and document vault
  • Citizenship and Green Card tracking
  • Export travel history (PDF, CSV, JSON)
Features
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Your travel story, built automatically from photos. Residency turns your photo library into a complete trip history. Select your photos, and we extract every country visit — filtering out in-flight photos, layovers, and noise. No manual entry. Just your journeys, tracked automatically in seconds. Built for nomads, expats, dual citizens, and anyone who travels enough to accidentally trigger tax residency or overstay a visa. TRACK TAX RESIDENCY ACROSS BORDERS The 183-day rule isn't the only rule. Residency tracks the IRS substantial presence test, tie-breaker treaties, and thresholds across the US, UK, Canada, EU, Australia, Singapore, UAE, and 50+ countries. Get alerts before you cross expensive lines. All calculations on-device. Works offline. You travel; we count the days. SCHENGEN & VISA CALCULATOR YOU CAN TRUST Track Schengen stays across rolling 180-day windows. Know exactly how many days you can visit, when you must leave, and when you can return. Supports visa rules for US (B1/B2, ESTA), UK (Standard Visitor, ILR), EU/Schengen (90/180 rule), and dozens more. PLAN TRIPS BEFORE YOU BOOK Will that Lisbon trip trigger Portuguese tax residency? Will California push you over the IRS substantial presence test? See exactly how a proposed trip affects your visa days, tax thresholds, and citizenship timelines — before you book. WIDGETS THAT REDUCE ANXIETY See tax residency days, visa countdowns, and Schengen limits on your Home Screen. Track days remaining, upcoming trips, and document expiries at a glance. PASSPORT & DOCUMENT VAULT Manage multiple passports, residence permits, visas, and identity documents. Get alerts before anything expires. Everything encrypted on-device. CITIZENSHIP & GREEN CARD TRACKING Building toward naturalization? Tracking Green Card physical presence? Residency tracks citizenship rules across multiple countries. See how each trip affects your timeline. EXPORT YOUR TRAVEL HISTORY Export your complete trip history with entries, exits, days per country. PDF, CSV, or JSON — ready for immigration officers, tax advisors, or government applications. 100% ON-DEVICE. NO CLOUD. NO ACCOUNT. Every photo scan, every day count, every document — processed on your device. No uploads. No tracking. Your travel history stays private. WHO IT'S FOR: • Digital nomads and expats tracking visa and tax residency days • Dual citizens managing multiple passports • Green Card holders tracking physical presence • Anyone building toward citizenship Built by people who've been detained at immigration. For people who'd rather not be. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Residency requires a subscription to unlock all features including photo trip detection, unlimited rules, full travel history, document vault, and data export. Weekly and annual plans are available. Free trial may be available for eligible subscribers. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://drobinin.com/residency/#terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://drobinin.com/residency/#privacy-policy

About

Orbis Tracker

This app helps frequent travelers, digital nomads, and expats manage visa durations, Schengen days, and tax residency thresholds. It offers offline access to travel history, document storage, and planning tools to avoid compliance issues.

Highlights
  • Visa countdowns and reminders
  • Schengen 90/180 day tracking
  • Tax residency threshold monitoring
  • Offline travel history and document access
  • Passport expiry reminders
  • Document vault with MRZ scanning
  • Trip planning tools
Features
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Orbis is a privacy-first travel compliance app built for digital nomads, expats, and frequent international travelers. Track visa countdowns, monitor your Schengen 90/180 days, stay on top of tax residency thresholds, and keep your travel history organized in one offline-friendly app. Privacy First No account required. Your travel data and documents stay under your control, with on-device storage by default and optional iCloud sync if you choose to enable it. Orbis is built for privacy-conscious travelers who want access to important travel records without relying on a mandatory cloud account. Works Offline Access your travel records, visa information, and stored documents even without an internet connection. Whether you are at an airport, border crossing, embassy, or traveling with limited connectivity, Orbis keeps your key information available when you need it. Visa Countdown See how many days remain on your active visas and get reminders before important deadlines. Plan renewals, extensions, or exits with more confidence and stay on top of upcoming travel requirements. Schengen 90/180 Tracking Track how many Schengen days you have used and how many remain in your current 180-day window. Orbis helps you understand your balance and plan future trips with less guesswork. Tax Residency Tracking Monitor days spent in each country against common tax residency thresholds, including 183-day style rules, rolling windows, and the US Substantial Presence Test. Orbis helps you stay aware of your travel patterns before they become a problem. Travel History Keep a clear record of entries, exits, and time spent per country. View your travel history in one place and export your records when needed for tax filing, visa applications, or residency documentation. Trip Planning Plan future trips alongside your past and current travel history. Understand how upcoming travel may affect your visa limits, Schengen balance, or residency day count before you book. Passport Reminders Many destinations require several months of passport validity for entry. Orbis helps you track passport expiry so renewal timing does not become a last-minute issue. Home Screen Widgets Check your visa status, travel days, and key counts at a glance without opening the app. Document Vault Store passports, visas, insurance documents, and travel permits in one secure place. Use built-in passport scanning with MRZ recognition for faster data capture, and keep important documents available when you need them. Premium Features Orbis offers auto-renewable subscriptions for Premium features: • Premium Monthly • Premium Annual Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Key Features • Privacy-first design with on-device storage by default • No account required • Offline access to travel records and documents • Visa countdowns and expiration reminders • Schengen 90/180 day tracking • Tax residency day tracking • Travel history timeline with entry and exit logging • Trip planning with travel impact visibility • Passport expiry reminders • Home screen widgets • Document vault for passports, visas, and travel records • Passport scanning with MRZ recognition Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://orbistracker.com/privacy

Screenshots

Visa Day Tracker4 screens
Orbis Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Orbis Tracker at 100% against Visa Day Tracker's 50%. Orbis Tracker also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Visa Day Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Orbis Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visa Day Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Orbis Tracker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Visa Day Tracker versus Orbis Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisa Day TrackerOrbis Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrobinin LimitedSkylake Labs

Customer experience

Visa Day Tracker

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Orbis Tracker

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Visa Day Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Travel Visa Day Calculator$3.997 Days
  • Travel Residency Tracker Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Orbis Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Visa Day Tracker free?
Visa Day Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbis Tracker free?
Orbis Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visa Day Tracker or Orbis Tracker have ads?
Neither Visa Day Tracker nor Orbis Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visa Day Tracker or Orbis Tracker?
Visa Day Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Orbis Tracker every 10 days. Most recently, Visa Day Tracker was updated on October 17, 2026 and Orbis Tracker on October 9, 2026.

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