# ORBIT vs Cheqmate.

The clearest difference is rating: Cheqmate. at 5.0 against ORBIT's 1.0. Cheqmate. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). ORBIT's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ORBIT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Cheqmate. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cheqmate. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cheqmate. has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ORBIT ships an update every 2 days, Cheqmate. weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ORBIT | Cheqmate. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-social-posting/id6753930922/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheqmate/id6762467934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FRAGMENT, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488058907) | [Akwi Ohiaeri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894263198) |

## What reviewers say

### ORBIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-social-posting/id6753930922)

Streamline your social media presence by posting to multiple platforms simultaneously. Schedule, draft, and manage your content with ease. Securely connect your accounts for a unified posting experience.

**Highlights:** Post to X and Threads simultaneously, Schedule and draft posts, Support for text and images, Unified feed of all posts, Secure OAuth authentication, Edit and delete posts across platforms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ORBIT Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |


### Cheqmate.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheqmate/id6762467934)

Discover real-time activity in your city through live photos and videos from users at various locations. Ask questions to people on-site for instant intel on crowds, wait times, and the general vibe. Connect with friends who are also out and explore new places.

**Highlights:** Live map of city activity, Real-time photos and videos, Ask questions to users on-site, See friends' current locations, Explore new venues, Anonymized check-ins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ORBIT free?

ORBIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cheqmate. free?

Cheqmate. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ORBIT or Cheqmate.?

Cheqmate. is rated higher. ORBIT averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cheqmate. averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do ORBIT or Cheqmate. have ads?

ORBIT shows ads; Cheqmate. does not.

### Which is updated more often, ORBIT or Cheqmate.?

ORBIT ships an update every 2 days, and Cheqmate. weekly. Most recently, ORBIT was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cheqmate. on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*