Comparison

Block Method vs Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder

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

Head to head
About

Block Method

Features
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BlockMethod is a minimalist productivity app designed to help you start, stay focused, and get things done through short action blocks. Instead of overwhelming task lists or complicated planning, Block Method keeps you moving by making progress simple, fast, and repeatable. It’s built for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to overcome procrastination, stay consistent, and get work done without relying on motivation. Whether you’re cramming for a last-minute study session, trying to lock in and revise, or simply need a push to start, BlockMethod gives you a structure you can rely on. MAIN FEATURES (How Block Method Works) 1. Action Blocks Start a focused block with one tap. Choose a 5–10 minute block or set a custom duration. The goal is to begin immediately with the lowest possible barrier. 2. Complete the Block When the timer ends, tap the block to complete it. Each completion gives a quick dopamine reward that reinforces progress, increases your drive to continue, and helps you start the next block. 3. Build Momentum Each block makes the next one easier. You can continue with additional blocks or stop once you’ve achieved your goal. 4. Simple, Repeatable Workflow No complex setup, no clutter, and no unnecessary features. Just a straightforward system that works, even on low-energy days. WHY THE BLOCK METHOD WORKS 1. Your brain resists big tasks because the perceived effort is high. Short blocks remove that pressure instantly. 2. Effort cost drops immediately when work is broken into small, fast wins - your brain no longer sees the task as heavy. 3. Motivation spikes through dopamine released when you complete each block, reinforcing progress and driving you into the next one. 4. Momentum compounds, making it easier to stay engaged without relying on motivation. ALL FEATURES DESCRIBED ABOVE REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION. BlockMethod offers monthly, yearly, and lifetime access. You can try a block for free before committing to any of these plans. Serious about getting things done? BlockMethod is ready when you are. Terms of service: https://blockmethodapp.com/terms-of-service

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Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder

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Orbit is a routine app for ADHD brains — the ones that know exactly what to do and still can't start. Instead of a checklist staring back at you, Orbit gives you an orb: a calm, glowing companion that takes over the moment you tap start. It counts down each step, breathes with you, and quietly celebrates when you finish. No red badges. No guilt. No 47-step setup. WHY IT WORKS WHEN OTHER APPS DON'T • One step at a time — you never see the whole mountain, only the thing you're doing right now • Streak freezes — every 5 days on your streak earns a freeze that covers a missed day. Your progress survives bad days • Start in one tap — or just ask Siri. Move to the next step right from your Lock Screen • Timers that learn — Orbit adapts step durations to how long things actually take you BUILD A ROUTINE IN A MINUTE Start from 25 ready-made routines — morning sunlight, deep work, home reset, home workout, evening wind-down, digital detox and more — then tweak them, or build your own from scratch. Steps can be timed, counted, or simply ticked off. WORKS WITH APPLE HEALTH Steps save to Apple Health by themselves, guessed from their names: a strength workout, mindful minutes, how you feel, brushing your teeth, a glass of water. Link steps into one workout or switch any step off. Orbit asks first and never reads your Health data. THE ORB FOLLOWS YOU Start a routine and it appears on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, counting down each step in real time. Glance, tap to the next step, get back to it. Notifications tell you when a step ends — without pulling you back into your phone. Your Home Screen widget shows what's up next. STREAKS WITHOUT SHAME Streaks, levels and freezes reward showing up, not perfection. Missed days are visible but never punished — because the days you almost didn't open the app are the ones that count. FRIENDS, OPT-IN ONLY Share an invite link or QR code with one friend or ten and see each other's streaks on a private leaderboard. No followers, no algorithm, no strangers. Nothing is shared until you turn it on, and you can turn it off again at any time. MADE TO LOOK CALM Three orb styles plus twelve drawn orbs to earn, 28 colour palettes that shift with the time of day, pure-black backgrounds and soft motion. Full support for Reduce Motion. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Everything lives on your iPhone. Sync runs through your own private iCloud — we can't read it. Export or delete everything whenever you want. No ads. No trackers. Anonymous usage statistics help us improve Orbit — switch them off anytime in Profile → Data. ORBIT PRO Orbit Pro unlocks the whole app: unlimited routines, every template, all orb styles and palettes, Live Activities, widgets and the friend leaderboard. • Weekly — $2.99 per week, with a 3-day free trial • Yearly — $39.95 per year, with a 1-week free trial • Lifetime — $69.99 once, no subscription Prices are shown in your local currency before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription or turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://orbit.groot-apps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://orbit.groot-apps.com/privacy Orbit is built by one developer who needed it. Questions, bugs or ideas: https://orbit.groot-apps.com/support

Screenshots

Block Method4 screens
Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block Method at every 3 days against Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder's every 2 weeks. Block Method also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, 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. Block Method sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Method ships an update every 3 days, Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Block Method versus Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock MethodOrbit · ADHD Routine Builder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSprout Media LimitedArend de Groot

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Block Method

Subscriptions2
  • My Momentum Monthly plan$1.991 Month
  • My Momentum yearly plan$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • My Momentum Lifetime$2.99
6 purchases

Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder

Subscriptions5
  • Orbit Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Orbit Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Orbit Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Orbit Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Orbit Yearly7 Days trial$39.951 Year
One-time1
  • Orbit Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Block Method free?
Block Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder free?
Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Block Method or Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder have ads?
Neither Block Method nor Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Method or Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder?
Block Method ships an update every 3 days, and Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block Method was updated on November 9, 2026 and Orbit · ADHD Routine Builder on November 10, 2026.

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