# Orbit vs Recapper

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.

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 3 days, Recapper daily. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit | Recapper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taichi Miyazaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866799136) | [YUUYA SATOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/670615676) |

## 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 |


### Recapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recapper/id6789624762)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recapper Cloud | $2.99 | per month |
| Recapper Pro | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*