Comparison

Orbit vs こども帰宅時計

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

Head to head
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/

About

こども帰宅時計

Features
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子どもの「今日は帰宅が早い日だった!」 を忘れないようにするアプリです。 学校の短縮授業、懇談会、○○式、給食なしの日、学校行事前後等 いつもより早く下校する日を登録しておけば 開いた瞬間に時間がパッと分かるよう 帰宅予定時間を大きなアナログ時計で表示しているところが特徴です。 ・下校時間+下校にかかる時間から帰宅予定を自動計算
・いつも通りの日は、普段の下校時間を表示
・前日/当日通知で忘れ防止(オンオフ可能)
・仕事を早く上がる/家族に頼む/お留守番などの状況メモ
・子ども複数登録対応
・家族コードで家族共有可能

Screenshots

Orbit4 screens
こども帰宅時計3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: こども帰宅時計 at none against Orbit's 4. こども帰宅時計 also leads on ads (none vs shown). 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. こども帰宅時計 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Orbit versus こども帰宅時計: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitこども帰宅時計
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaichi MiyazakiMami Kawai

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
None

こども帰宅時計

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is こども帰宅時計 free?
こども帰宅時計 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orbit or こども帰宅時計 have ads?
Orbit shows ads; こども帰宅時計 does not.

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