Comparison

LocBlock vs Orbit

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

Head to head
About

LocBlock

This app automatically locks distracting applications when you enter a designated focus zone and unlocks them when you leave. It offers customizable focus zones, automatic breaks, and a privacy-first architecture with no accounts or trackers.

Highlights
  • Location-based app blocking
  • Customizable focus zones
  • Automatic breaks
  • Low battery auto-unlock
  • Privacy-first architecture
  • Hands-off focus management
Features
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> LocBlock is the location-aware Screen Time companion that locks distracting apps the moment you step into a focus zone, and unlocks them when you walk away. > Block by location > - Create precise focus zones with an interactive satellite map (10–100m radius) > - Lock all social media, games, or any apps you choose the moment you arrive > - Manual lock toggle for instant focus anywhere > Stay balanced, stay safe > - Automatic 3-minute breaks with gentle warnings before time runs out > - Auto-unlock at 10% battery so you’re never stuck without a phone > - Re-lock as soon as battery recovers above 15% > Designed for real life > - Hands-off focus that survives backgrounding and even force quits > - “Refresh Location” button to sync state instantly > - Instant notifications when you enter/exit a focus zone > Privacy-first architecture > - No accounts, servers, analytics, or trackers > - All data (locations, app selections, history) lives only on your iPhone > - Built on Apple’s Family Controls and Core Location frameworks > LocBlock is built for students, creators, and professionals who want distraction-free deep work without micromanaging timers. Walk into your focus location and your phone stays disciplined for you.

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. ■ 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 ■ 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 ■ 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 ■ 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 ■ 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. ■ 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

LocBlock4 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LocBlock at 100% against Orbit's 50%. LocBlock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Orbit's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LocBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocBlock ships an update every 6 weeks, Orbit every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LocBlock versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocBlockOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB33 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAbdelrahman ElnaggarTaichi Miyazaki

Customer experience

LocBlock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Orbit

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

LocBlock

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Orbit

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

Questions

Is LocBlock free?
LocBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LocBlock or Orbit have ads?
Orbit shows ads; LocBlock does not.
Which is updated more often, LocBlock or Orbit?
LocBlock ships an update every 6 weeks, and Orbit every 4 days. Most recently, LocBlock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Orbit on October 25, 2026.

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