# Orbit vs Spanly

The clearest difference is update cadence: Orbit at every 3 days against Spanly's every 5 weeks. Spanly's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, 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 Spanly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Orbit ships an update every 3 days, Spanly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit | Spanly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taichi Miyazaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866799136) | [Rina Hayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844725924) |

## 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 |


### Spanly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanly-exam-countdown-and-study/id6775101447)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spanly Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbit free?

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

### Is Spanly free?

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

### Do Orbit or Spanly have ads?

Both Orbit and Spanly show ads.

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

Orbit ships an update every 3 days, and Spanly every 5 weeks. Most recently, Orbit was updated on September 1, 2026 and Spanly 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.*