Comparison

Focus vs Orbit

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

Head to head
About

Focus

Features
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Take control of your personal growth. Focus is your all-in-one self-development companion — designed to help you build better habits, journal with intention, and dive deep into distraction-free work sessions. Whether you're trying to break bad habits, build a consistent routine, or stay focused throughout the day, Focus brings the tools you need into one beautifully simple app. Features: Habit Tracker – Build streaks and stay consistent Daily Journal – Reflect, grow, and gain clarity Deep Work Timer – Eliminate distractions and get in flow Progress Overview – Visualize your development over time No clutter. No distractions. Just real tools to help you become your best self — one day at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yCVpYUVdwF4IAVAb_r3-9q6HU2bhP5LwlAxFgKR8kNY/edit?usp=sharing

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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Focus in the same space as someone, somewhere in the world, who is studying right now. Orbit is an online study room where up to three people share one space. There's no chat and no following. You simply see on your screen that someone else is still focusing. It's made for people who find it hard to keep going alone, but don't want the connections of social media. ā–  Focus quietly, together • Choose "With others" and start. You'll be matched automatically with people around the world • See in real time whether the people in your space are focusing or on a break • No chat, no friends, no likes. Stay anonymous and simply share the time • On days you'd rather work alone, you can choose "Solo" mode ā–  What you're doing, in one line • Pick a subject and your current activity switches along with it • Write down what you plan to do, and your recent entries will show up as suggestions next time • You decide what others can see, such as your country, celestial badge and current activity ā–  Timers and presets • Choose from Pomodoro, Countdown or Count Up • Save a subject, duration, mode and color as a preset, then start from the same setup with one tap • If you turn it on, the timer keeps running even after you close the app ā–  Track and look back • See your weekly and monthly study time, stacked by subject • Add a goal such as an exam date to see how many days are left and how many hours you'll reach at your current pace • See which times of day you focus best and how long your sessions tend to be ā–  Orbit is for you if • You want to focus at home, whether for exams, certifications, self-study or remote work • You focus better with people around you, like in a cafe or library • You like working with a sense of someone nearby, like with study with me videos • You're tired of social media notifications and comparing yourself to others Somewhere, someone is sitting down at their desk today too. Join them on Orbit. ā–  Orbit Plus All the core features are free. Orbit Plus adds: • No ads • Focus rhythm insights (compare periods and subjects, and see trends by time of day and session length) • Unlimited presets • Up to 10 goals • All color themes and Orbit patterns Subscription Information Orbit Plus is an auto-renewable subscription that provides an ad-free experience and unlocks advanced features. • Title: Orbit Plus • Length of Subscription: 1 Month, 3 Months, or 1 Year • 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

Focus4 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus at none against Orbit's 4. Focus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Orbit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus ships an update weekly, Orbit every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Focus versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimileyin SalamTaichi Miyazaki

In-app purchases

None

Focus

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Orbit

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

Questions

Is Focus free?
Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus or Orbit have ads?
Orbit shows ads; Focus does not.
Which is updated more often, Focus or Orbit?
Focus ships an update weekly, and Orbit every 4 days. Most recently, Focus was updated on October 28, 2026 and Orbit on October 25, 2026.

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