Comparison

Nomad vs Orbis Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nomad

Features
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Every country you visit, remembered automatically. Country Tracker quietly logs the countries you travel to — automatically. Land in a new country, and it's on your map. Open the app whenever you like and see your whole travel life in one place. HOW IT WORKS • Grant location access once — the app uses iOS significant-change monitoring, so battery impact is minimal • When you cross a border, the new country is recorded automatically, even with the app closed • Everything is stored on your device and stays under your control — no account needed YOUR TRAVELS, THREE WAYS • Calendar — every day flagged with the country you were in • World map — countries you've explored, highlighted at a glance • Analytics — days abroad, countries visited, travel streaks and stats VISA TRACKING • Add your visas: issuing country, validity window and allowed days of stay • A progress bar shows how many visa days you've used — counted from your actual tracked days • Get reminded before a visa expires or your day allowance runs low MORE • Add past trips manually — your travel history from before the app counts too • Set a home country to separate domestic days from real travel • Export your full history to CSV anytime — your data is portable • Your travel history is stored on your device — no account, no sign-in PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your travel history lives on your device and stays under your control. Export it or delete it at any time. For frequent flyers, digital nomads, day-counters watching tax residency or Schengen limits, and anyone who wants a beautiful record of where life has taken them.

About

Orbis Tracker

This app helps frequent travelers, digital nomads, and expats manage visa durations, Schengen days, and tax residency thresholds. It offers offline access to travel history, document storage, and planning tools to avoid compliance issues.

Highlights
  • Visa countdowns and reminders
  • Schengen 90/180 day tracking
  • Tax residency threshold monitoring
  • Offline travel history and document access
  • Passport expiry reminders
  • Document vault with MRZ scanning
  • Trip planning tools
Features
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Orbis is a privacy-first travel compliance app built for digital nomads, expats, and frequent international travelers. Track visa countdowns, monitor your Schengen 90/180 days, stay on top of tax residency thresholds, and keep your travel history organized in one offline-friendly app. Privacy First No account required. Your travel data and documents stay under your control, with on-device storage by default and optional iCloud sync if you choose to enable it. Orbis is built for privacy-conscious travelers who want access to important travel records without relying on a mandatory cloud account. Works Offline Access your travel records, visa information, and stored documents even without an internet connection. Whether you are at an airport, border crossing, embassy, or traveling with limited connectivity, Orbis keeps your key information available when you need it. Visa Countdown See how many days remain on your active visas and get reminders before important deadlines. Plan renewals, extensions, or exits with more confidence and stay on top of upcoming travel requirements. Schengen 90/180 Tracking Track how many Schengen days you have used and how many remain in your current 180-day window. Orbis helps you understand your balance and plan future trips with less guesswork. Tax Residency Tracking Monitor days spent in each country against common tax residency thresholds, including 183-day style rules, rolling windows, and the US Substantial Presence Test. Orbis helps you stay aware of your travel patterns before they become a problem. Travel History Keep a clear record of entries, exits, and time spent per country. View your travel history in one place and export your records when needed for tax filing, visa applications, or residency documentation. Trip Planning Plan future trips alongside your past and current travel history. Understand how upcoming travel may affect your visa limits, Schengen balance, or residency day count before you book. Passport Reminders Many destinations require several months of passport validity for entry. Orbis helps you track passport expiry so renewal timing does not become a last-minute issue. Home Screen Widgets Check your visa status, travel days, and key counts at a glance without opening the app. Document Vault Store passports, visas, insurance documents, and travel permits in one secure place. Use built-in passport scanning with MRZ recognition for faster data capture, and keep important documents available when you need them. Premium Features Orbis offers auto-renewable subscriptions for Premium features: • Premium Monthly • Premium Annual Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Key Features • Privacy-first design with on-device storage by default • No account required • Offline access to travel records and documents • Visa countdowns and expiration reminders • Schengen 90/180 day tracking • Tax residency day tracking • Travel history timeline with entry and exit logging • Trip planning with travel impact visibility • Passport expiry reminders • Home screen widgets • Document vault for passports, visas, and travel records • Passport scanning with MRZ recognition Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://orbistracker.com/privacy

Screenshots

Nomad4 screens
Orbis Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nomad at none against Orbis Tracker's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Orbis Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Nomad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Nomad versus Orbis Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNomadOrbis Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei KozlovskiiSkylake Labs

In-app purchases

None

Nomad

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Orbis Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Nomad free?
Nomad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbis Tracker free?
Orbis Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nomad or Orbis Tracker have ads?
Neither Nomad nor Orbis Tracker shows ads.

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