Comparison

Orbit vs Recapper

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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[A space shared with someone. Simplicity for deep focus.] Orbit is a minimalist focus tool where up to three people share a single space. It was created for those who struggle to stay focused alone, but don’t want the noise of social interaction. ■ Feel the Presence, Focus Together Small World for Three: A quiet, intimate space with no distractions. Real-time Sync: Visualize others working alongside you in real time. No Chat, No Competition: No messaging, no notifications. Just shared time. ■ Core Features Auto-Matching: Open the app to instantly join someone else from around the world. Anonymous Comfort: Total privacy means no social fatigue or pressure. Visualized Status: A beautiful, simple display of study and break cycles. Daily Progress: Your efforts are quietly recorded over time. ■ Orbit is for you if: You find "silence" too quiet and prefer a subtle sense of presence. You focus better in a cafe-like atmosphere with people nearby. You are tired of the constant connectivity of social media. Whether you’re studying for exams, working from home, or just trying to get things done — Orbit gives you the quiet company you need. Make today’s focus a little more comfortable with Orbit. 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

Recapper

Features
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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 — "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. ■ Fully on-device speech recognition - Real-time transcription (Japanese, English, and more). Nothing is sent to a network for recognition - Works in airplane mode — confidential meetings and private voice memos stay on your device - No analytics, no ads, no tracking ■ 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 — 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 — participants, context, every utterance ■ 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 ■ On Mac and iPhone - Universal purchase — buy once, Pro unlocks on both Mac and iPhone - Mac: also captures the other side of online meetings (system audio) — 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 ■ 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 ■ 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

Screenshots

Orbit4 screens
Recapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Recapper at none against Orbit's shown. Recapper also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 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 · 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 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbit ships an update every 3 days, Recapper daily. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Orbit versus Recapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitRecapper
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaichi MiyazakiYUUYA SATOU

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
2 purchases

Recapper

Subscriptions1
  • Recapper Cloud$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Recapper Pro$11.99

Questions

Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recapper free?
Recapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orbit or Recapper have ads?
Orbit shows ads; Recapper does not.
Which is updated more often, Orbit or Recapper?
Orbit ships an update every 3 days, and Recapper daily. Most recently, Orbit was updated on September 1, 2026 and Recapper on September 17, 2026.

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