# Orbit vs FlowTimer3

The clearest difference is ads: FlowTimer3 at none against Orbit's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orbit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FlowTimer3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Orbit ships an update every 3 days, FlowTimer3 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit | FlowTimer3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taichi Miyazaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866799136) | [STEFAN MATHEAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851071782) |

## What reviewers say

### Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-silent-study-room/id6757416726)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orbit Plus · Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Orbit Plus · 3 Months | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Orbit Plus · Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Orbit Plus · Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### FlowTimer3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowtimer3/id6761392307)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlowTimer3 PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| FlowTimer3 PRO | $10.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbit free?

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

### Is FlowTimer3 free?

FlowTimer3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Orbit or FlowTimer3 have ads?

Orbit shows ads; FlowTimer3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Orbit or FlowTimer3?

Orbit ships an update every 3 days, and FlowTimer3 every 2 days. Most recently, Orbit was updated on October 2, 2026 and FlowTimer3 on September 28, 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.*