Comparison

Orbit vs Paris Commuter Widgets

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

Head to head
About

Orbit

This app plans custom walking routes based on your goals and desired pace, offering turn-by-turn directions. It helps build walking habits with progress tracking and streaks, and integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Custom walking route generation
  • Six distinct walking modes
  • Turn-by-turn GPS directions
  • Real-time pace coaching
  • Weekly goal setting and progress tracking
  • Apple Health and Apple Watch integration
  • Walking streaks and achievements
Features
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Orbit is a walking route planner built around you — your time, your steps, your pace, and where you feel like going. Open Orbit and answer four simple questions, then start walking: How long have you got? Where should it end? What would you like to pass? Here's your walk. Answer as little or as much as you like — skip straight to a plain loop, or spend a minute adding the stops you fancy. Either way you get turn-by-turn walking directions, personalized pace guidance, and a route that adapts to how you actually walk. Whether you're exploring somewhere new, getting your daily steps in, or trying to build a regular walking habit, Orbit helps make every walk feel purposeful. HOW LONG HAVE YOU GOT? Set a time or step goal and choose your pace — Relaxed, Regular, Brisk or Fast. You're not an average walker, so Orbit doesn't treat you like one: it measures your natural pace and stride using Apple Health, then learns from every walk you complete to keep improving your routes. WHERE SHOULD IT END? Choose Route to loop back to where you started or walk on to a place you pick, or choose Open to set out with no fixed route at all. Turn on Smart Turnaround within Open and Orbit keeps checking the way back, so you always know when it's time to turn around. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO PASS? Add stops along the way, and combine as many as you like — a nearby park, a café or pub, landmarks ranked by popularity with pictures to choose from, or search for anywhere you fancy. Orbit shows you the minimum time your stops will add, so you know before you commit whether they fit your goal. HERE'S YOUR WALK Orbit keeps searching until it finds a route that actually fits — within a minute of your time, or five percent of your distance — instead of settling for the first loop that's merely close enough. Loops are quicker to generate too, and double back on themselves far less. TWO MORE WAYS TO WALK Draw — Sketch a route on the map with your finger and Orbit snaps it to real walkable streets and paths. History — Pick a favorite walk from your history and Orbit rebuilds it from wherever you're standing today. BUILD A WALKING HABIT My Week helps turn individual walks into a routine. Set a weekly time or step goal, plan particular walking sessions or let Orbit automatically count walking activity recorded by Apple Health. Orbit can also learn when you naturally tend to walk and suggest a walk around the times that already fit your routine. And with forgiving streaks, one rest day each week can protect your progress when life gets in the way. SMART WALKING GUIDANCE • Turn-by-turn GPS walking directions • Spoken directions so your phone can stay in your pocket • Real-time pace coaching • Automatic rerouting if you go off course • Route reshuffle when you want a different way • Pause and resume your walk anytime • Quick Return when you need to head back early • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support • Live progress for time, distance, steps and pace APPLE WATCH Take Orbit to your wrist with Apple Watch. Get haptic turn alerts, see your next direction at a glance, follow your pace and progress, and pause, resume or finish your walk without constantly taking out your phone. TRACK YOUR JOURNEY • Detailed walk history with route maps • Re-walk favorite routes • Weekly walking goals and progress • Streaks and achievements • Apple Health integration • Apple Watch support • iCloud sync across your devices From five minutes around the block to an afternoon exploring somewhere new, Orbit helps you find a walk that fits. Choose your goal. Pick your pace. Start walking. Terms of Use: https://orbitwalk.org/terms Privacy Policy: https://orbitwalk.org/privacy

About

Paris Commuter Widgets

Features
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Paris Commuter gives you live departures across the Île-de-France public transport network. It is a fast, focused way to check when your next Metro, RER, train, tram, or bus is leaving. Paris Commuter is an independent app and is not affiliated with Île-de-France Mobilités or any transport operator. KEY FEATURES • Live and scheduled departures across Île-de-France • Save your favorite stops for instant access • Organize stops into custom groups • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Siri and Shortcuts support • Clean, fast, and distraction-free WIDGETS Add a widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen to see departures without opening the app. Choose the stops and routes that matter to you. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Ask Siri for your next departures, or build Shortcuts for specific saved departures and groups. FAVORITES & GROUPS Save your most-used stops and organize them into groups such as “Morning commute” or “Weekend”. Switch between groups instantly. Schedule, geographic, and live departure data is provided by Île-de-France Mobilités. Terms of Use (EULA): https://commuter.kopiro.me/terms.html

Screenshots

Orbit4 screens
Paris Commuter Widgets1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Paris Commuter Widgets at none against Orbit's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Orbit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Paris Commuter Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Orbit versus Paris Commuter Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitParis Commuter Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamie IsaacsonFabrizio Demaria

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Orbit

Subscriptions2
  • Orbit Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Orbit Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Paris Commuter Widgets

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paris Commuter Widgets free?
Paris Commuter Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orbit or Paris Commuter Widgets have ads?
Orbit shows ads; Paris Commuter Widgets does not.
Which is updated more often, Orbit or Paris Commuter Widgets?
Orbit ships an update every 4 days, and Paris Commuter Widgets every 4 days. Most recently, Orbit was updated on October 30, 2026 and Paris Commuter Widgets on October 16, 2026.

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