Orbit vs Recapper
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/
Recapper
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Great ideas don't wait for your desk. On the move, out of the office, on the way back from a meeting ā "voice memos" used to mean recording, transferring to a PC, pasting into a summary service, and copying the result into your own tools. Recapper folds that whole round trip into one step. Just speak. Your words are transcribed on the spot, turned into a summary and to-dos, and delivered straight to Obsidian, Reminders, and Calendar. By the time you're home, your action items are already where they belong. ā Fully on-device speech recognition - Real-time transcription (Japanese, English, and more). Nothing is sent to a network for recognition - Works in airplane mode ā confidential meetings and private voice memos stay on your device - No analytics, no ads, no tracking ā From speech to something you can use - Automatic summaries and to-dos. Choose your engine: on-device AI, keyless Recapper Cloud (generated by Google Gemini via our relay server ā content is never stored), or your own API key (GPT / Gemini / Claude) - Cloud summaries run only when you select them in Settings; the default is on-device - Customizable summary prompts - Meeting-minutes format with timestamps and participants - Full-text search across your history ā participants, context, every utterance ā Delivered to your everyday tools - Obsidian: Markdown with timestamps, summary, and to-dos written straight into your vault - Apple Reminders / Calendar: register to-dos and events on the spot - Notion / Slack / Webhook (Pro): send results to where your team already works ā On Mac and iPhone - Universal purchase ā buy once, Pro unlocks on both Mac and iPhone - Mac: also captures the other side of online meetings (system audio) ā meeting minutes, hands-free - iPhone: optimized for in-person conversations, lectures, and voice memos - A visible indicator is always shown while recording. When recording calls or meetings, please make sure you have the other participants' consent where required ā Pricing The free version includes on-device transcription, summaries, and Obsidian / Reminders / Calendar integration. Plus, on iPhone you can try 5 keyless cloud AI summaries free every month. - Recapper Cloud (monthly subscription): 30 keyless cloud AI summaries per month. No setup, no API key - Recapper Pro (one-time purchase): unlimited summaries with your own API key (GPT / Gemini / Claude) plus Notion / Slack / Webhook integration. Not a subscription ā About the subscription Recapper Cloud is an auto-renewable monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://recapper.neuronest.jp/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Recapper at none against Orbit's shown. Recapper also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). Orbit's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Recapper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Orbit ships an update every 4 days, Recapper daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Orbit | Recapper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taichi Miyazaki | YUUYA SATOU |
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
Recapper
- Recapper Cloud$2.991 Month
- Recapper Pro$11.99









