Orbit vs ねこ勤怠 Track Time with Cats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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. ■ 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 ■ 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 ■ 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 ■ 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 ■ 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. ■ 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/
ねこ勤怠 Track Time with Cats
Track your work hours with a cute cat companion. This app helps you record time spent on freelance work, creative projects, or studying. Set daily goals and watch your progress visualized as a walking pixel art cat.
- One-tap time recording (work, break, commute)
- Categorize work activities
- Pixel art cat visualizes daily goals
- Weekly and monthly progress calendar
- Save/transfer work hours for rest days
- Personalize cat's name
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Track your time, meow! ねこ勤怠 is an app for tracking time on the activities you choose for yourself, like work, creative projects, or study, together with pixel-art cats. Tap Clock in, and your cat starts walking. Break and Clock out are just a tap away. Play background music when you want to focus. Stroll along leisurely with your cat toward your own goals. ▼ Features - Clock in, Break, and Clock out with a single tap. - Switch categories and rearrange them as you like. - Your pixel-art cat strolls toward your daily goal. - Includes background music to help you focus. - 15 companion cats. Name them and sort them your way. - Pick a color and create your own cat, too (you can buy more slots in the app). - The Home tab also works in landscape. Prop up your phone and work while watching your cat and the time. - Choose how your time is shown: Relaxed (6.9h) or Precise (6 hr 54 min). - Enjoy plenty of cat dialogue that changes with the situation. - Look back on your days with weekly goals and a monthly calendar. - Time tracked on days off goes into your Good Job Savings. - Celebrate with your cat when you meet your weekly goal. - All logs stay on your device. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Work or study, every hour you track adds up, little by little, as proof of what you did. ▼ In-App Purchases - Support plan: 300 yen/month. Support our development each month. While you're subscribed, you can choose rainbow shorthair and longhair cats as a thank you. - Slot for your own cat: 120 yen each (one-time purchase). Pick a color and create one cat to walk with you. One slot is included while you're on the Support plan. - The Support plan auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. - Manage purchases and cancellations in your Apple ID settings. - Check the store price on the purchase screen for the actual amount billed. Privacy Policy: https://nekokintai.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ねこ勤怠 Track Time with Cats at 100% against Orbit's 50%. ねこ勤怠 Track Time with Cats also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Orbit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ねこ勤怠 Track Time with Cats sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Orbit ships an update every 4 days, ねこ勤怠 Track Time with Cats every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orbit | ねこ勤怠 Track Time with Cats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taichi Miyazaki | rikuto nishioka |
Customer experience
Orbit
ねこ勤怠 Track Time with Cats
In-app purchases
Orbit
- Orbit Plus · Monthly$2.991 Month
- Orbit Plus · 3 Months$7.993 Months
- Orbit Plus · Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Orbit Plus · Lifetime$69.99
ねこ勤怠 Track Time with Cats
- Your own cat 1$0.99
- Your own cat 5$0.99
- Your own cat 3$0.99
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- Your own cat 6$0.99
- Your own cat 8$0.99
- Your own cat 2$0.99
- Your own cat 4$0.99
- Your own cat 7$0.99
- Your own cat 9$0.99
- Your own cat 10$0.99









