Orbit vs Tracely
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orbit
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Turn your habits and memories into a visible orbit of your life. Orbit is more than a simple to‑do list. It’s a calm, visual habit tracker that helps you see how your routines and meaningful moments form the arc of your life. Every check‑in becomes a point on your timeline; every “last time” is just one glance away. Whether you want to read more, exercise regularly, call your parents, or revisit important memories, Orbit gently reminds you of what truly matters. Who is Orbit for? - People who want to build habits without noisy gamification - Anyone who wants to see their progress over time, not just tick boxes - Minimalists who care about design, calm interfaces, and meaningful stats Core features • Simple habit tracking Create any habit you like – reading, running, learning, sleeping early, weekly calls, and more. Set flexible schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, or custom intervals) and check in with a single tap. • “Last time” memory timeline Instantly see when you last did something: – How many days since you last called your family? – When was your last workout or deep‑work session? – How many times have you actually shown up for this habit? • Orbit Galaxy (visual overview) Explore your habits as a living star map: – Each habit is a planet orbiting around you – The farther away, the longer you’ve been away from it – Planet size reflects how many times you’ve checked in One glance shows which habits are thriving and which are drifting off course. • Forgetfulness levels & reminders Orbit automatically classifies each habit as Fresh, Fading, Overdue, or Forgotten based on your ideal interval. The Home screen highlights: – Pinned habits you care about most – “Dusty” habits that are easy to ignore but still matter – Overdue items that gently nudge you back on track • Life grid Enter your birth date and expected lifespan, and Orbit will paint a subtle yearly grid of your life: – Past years fade into soft gray – Future years appear as hopeful, glowing cells It’s a quiet reminder that your time is limited – and precious. • Rich check‑ins & history Turn each check‑in into a small journal entry: add notes, attach photos, and review your history as a timeline of moments, not just numbers. Orbit Plus (Optional Subscription) Unlock the full experience with Orbit Plus: - Unlimited habits – go beyond the free limit and track everything that matters - Advanced stats & full galaxy view – deeper insights into your progress - iCloud sync – keep your data in sync across iPhone and iPad - Custom cover images – personalize each habit with your own photos Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy & data Your data belongs to you. - Habit logs and notes are used only to power the app’s features and statistics - When iCloud Sync is enabled, your data is securely stored in your own iCloud account Orbit is a gentle reminder that consistency is not about perfection, but about coming back – again and again – to the things that make your life meaningful. Subscription Terms and Details: - Get unlimited access to all features. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. using the app, you are agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZF3SHE3AvqZROwCSNfUBgNisC-GiPFfXFkcZzJtC6vw/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.1lovhf632ehxBy https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zlMeWdzDB82tftzUKvU48L5nJUDviyV6tO4ZF0lq_-4/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.pwjtodt8uusf
Tracely
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Tracely is a minimalist personal tracker: anything you want to follow can become a record type you define yourself. Every feature is free — no ads, no limits. [Three Ways to Record] - Count — cups of coffee, sets of push-ups - Measure — weight, focus time, running distance, with built-in time / mass / length / volume unit conversion, plus your own custom units; values like body weight can be summarized by average - Check-in — early nights, reading, meditation: one tap a day [Log It in Two Seconds] - The "+" in the tab bar jumps straight to entry, with preset steps and a number pad - Check-in and single-preset types log with a single tap on the Records page, with instant undo - A short welcome guide with ready-made templates gets you started in a few taps [Timers and Reminders] - Start a timer for any duration type; the Dynamic Island and a Lock Screen Live Activity show the running time, and stopping it logs a record - Scheduled, goal, and rhythm-based smart reminders, all handled on your device [Boards: Your Data at a Glance] - Pin the metrics you care about as cards: today's count, goal ring, mini trend, current streak… Drag to reorder, switch sizes, and keep multiple boards - Share any board card or chart as an image [Analytics: See Your Patterns] - 7 metric families, 42 indicators: totals and averages, trends, time-of-day distribution, interval patterns, streaks and longest records, goal completion, and a calendar heatmap — auto-fitted to each record type - An overview at the top sums up changes versus the previous period, streaks, goal progress, and peak times - Compare several types on one chart to see how they rise and fall together - For types with a goal, streaks count consecutive days, weeks, or months in which you hit it [Widgets, Siri, and Apple Watch] - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, a Quick Log widget, and a Control Center timer toggle - Siri and Shortcuts: log once, ask for today's or this week's stats, start or stop a timer - Log from your wrist on Apple Watch, with watch-face complications and Smart Stack widgets [Privacy and Data Safety] - Stored on your device and synced through your private iCloud database; the developer can never access your data - Privacy Lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode; optionally hide details in widgets and Siri while locked - Full backup export/import with optional AES encryption, plus CSV import and export for moving data in and out - Automatic safety snapshots before clearing, replacing, or deleting a type — all undoable - No ads, no third-party analytics SDKs [iPad] - Native iPad layout: sidebar navigation, a "Types | Details" two-column records area, and pages that flow into multiple columns as the screen widens; keyboard shortcuts and pointer hover supported ------------------- Support the Developer (entirely optional): - If Tracely helps you, you can buy the developer a coffee (one-time) or become a monthly supporter (auto-renewable subscription) under More → Support the Developer - Tips and monthly support do not unlock any features — everyone gets the same complete Tracely - Monthly support renews automatically and can be canceled anytime in your App Store account settings; payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase ------------------- - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://app.lonelyman.site/tracely/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Tracely at 3 against Orbit's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Orbit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tracely sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Orbit | Tracely |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 强胜 贾 | 鼎宸 张 |
In-app purchases
Orbit
- Orbit Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
- Orbit Plus Lifetime$4.99
Tracely
- Tracely Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Tracely Pro Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
- Tracely Pro Lifetime$6.99









