Orbit vs Focusterra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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. ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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. ā 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/
Focusterra
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Focusterra is a focus timer where you're never alone. The moment you start a session, an anonymous dot for your city joins people focusing right now ā lighting up across a living, rotating globe. No feeds, no faces, no pressure. Just the quiet company of everyone else doing the work, everywhere on Earth. WHY FOCUSTERRA ⢠Presence, not gamification. The globe is the point ā real people, focusing right now, shown by city. ⢠Zero friction. Open it, pick a length, and you're in. No scheduling, no accounts required, no video. ⢠Calm by design. A dark, minimal space built to help you sink in ā not another dopamine feed. WHAT'S INSIDE ⢠Live focus globe ā see where in the world people are focusing, in real time, always anonymous. ⢠Focus timer ā choose your length and go deep, with a gentle chime when time's up. ⢠Ambient sounds ā slip into focus with a hand-picked set of atmospheres. ⢠Focus categories ā pick the kind of focus you're in the mood for. ⢠Orbits multi-task board ā line up a long day's work and watch your hours add up. ⢠Focus with friends ā connect with people you know and see who's focusing alongside you. ⢠Your stats ā today's focus, history, and streaks to keep the momentum. FREE TO USE The timer, sounds, categories, and the Orbits board work with no account at all. Sign in only if you want friends and to sync your history across devices. PRIVACY FIRST Your globe dot is anonymous ā others see that a city has people focusing, never who you are. We use a coarse, city-level area (never your exact location), and we never sell your data. See how it all works at focusterra.app/privacy. Never focus alone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focusterra at none against Orbit's 4. Focusterra also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Orbit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Focusterra asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Orbit | Focusterra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | ā |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taichi Miyazaki | Funnyeve |
In-app purchases
Orbit
- Orbit Plus Ā· Monthly$2.991 Month
- Orbit Plus Ā· 3 Months$7.993 Months
- Orbit Plus Ā· Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Orbit Plus Ā· Lifetime$69.99
Focusterra
No in-app purchases









