Comparison

Orbit vs Summit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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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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. β–  Focus quietly, together β€’ Choose "With others" and start. You'll be matched automatically with people around the world β€’ See in real time whether the people in your space are focusing or on a break β€’ No chat, no friends, no likes. Stay anonymous and simply share the time β€’ On days you'd rather work alone, you can choose "Solo" mode β–  What you're doing, in one line β€’ Pick a subject and your current activity switches along with it β€’ Write down what you plan to do, and your recent entries will show up as suggestions next time β€’ You decide what others can see, such as your country, celestial badge and current activity β–  Timers and presets β€’ Choose from Pomodoro, Countdown or Count Up β€’ Save a subject, duration, mode and color as a preset, then start from the same setup with one tap β€’ If you turn it on, the timer keeps running even after you close the app β–  Track and look back β€’ See your weekly and monthly study time, stacked by subject β€’ 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 β€’ See which times of day you focus best and how long your sessions tend to be β–  Orbit is for you if β€’ You want to focus at home, whether for exams, certifications, self-study or remote work β€’ You focus better with people around you, like in a cafe or library β€’ You like working with a sense of someone nearby, like with study with me videos β€’ 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. β–  Orbit Plus All the core features are free. Orbit Plus adds: β€’ No ads β€’ Focus rhythm insights (compare periods and subjects, and see trends by time of day and session length) β€’ Unlimited presets β€’ Up to 10 goals β€’ 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. β€’ Title: Orbit Plus β€’ Length of Subscription: 1 Month, 3 Months, or 1 Year β€’ 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

Summit

Features
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You know that moment when the timer ends and you just… keep scrolling? Summit ends differently. Here, a focus session closes with your body. When the bell rings, a short set of push-ups (or ten slow breaths) makes camp β€” ten reps, half a minute, done. You stood up. You moved. You come back sharper for the next round. That's not a gimmick. Research keeps finding the same thing: a short burs of movement sharpens attention and helps new learning stick. Summit turns that finding into a ritual you'll actually keep β€” because every session you close builds something you can see. Every focused minute is a meter climbed on a real mountain. Arthur's Seat falls within your first days. Then Snowdon. Then Fuji, the Matterhorn, Everest β€” summited over weeks of honest work. A small hooded traveler walks your climb through a living, hand-drawn scene that follows the real sun from morning to starlit night. He hikes while you focus and camps while you rest β€” and the mountain keeps a few surprises of its own. What climbers get done with Summit: β€’ Deep-focus hours that actually finish β€” the timer can't be swiped away β€’ An exercise habit that builds itself: four sessions a day is forty push-ups, without ever "working out" β€’ Real breaks β€” you made camp; the kettle is on β€’ A logbook of summited mountains: proof of effort you can point to β€’ Focus tags for Work, Study, Reading, Deep Work β€” each with its own length No account. No ads. Your climb stays on your phone. **Summit Pro** adds the open climb (a stopwatch ascent with camps along the way), "no signal above the clouds" (distracting apps unreachable while you hike), trends and planned routes. Every subscription starts with a 7-day free trial, then renews automatically until cancelled; Lifetime is a single purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thomas-weihrich.app.mentortools.com/summit-privacy

Screenshots

Orbit4 screens
Summit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Summit at none against Orbit's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Orbit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Summit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Orbit versus Summit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitSummit
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaichi MiyazakiLeander Janis Weihrich

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Orbit

Subscriptions3
  • Orbit Plus Β· Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Orbit Plus Β· 3 Months$7.993 Months
  • Orbit Plus Β· Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Orbit Plus Β· Lifetime$69.99
9 purchases

Summit

Subscriptions5
  • Summit Pro β€” Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Summit Pro β€” Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Summit Pro β€” Annual7 Days trial$15.991 Year
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  • Summit Pro β€” Family Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Summit Pro β€” Family Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Summit Pro β€” Lifetime$24.99
  • Summit Pro β€” Lifetime$29.99
  • Summit Pro β€” Family$29.99
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  • Summit Pro β€” Family Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Summit free?
Summit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orbit or Summit have ads?
Orbit shows ads; Summit does not.

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