Comparison

LanguageLoop vs Orbit

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

Head to head
About

LanguageLoop

Features
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LanguageLoop is a powerful flashcard app that uses scientifically-proven spaced repetition to help you master vocabulary and remember it forever. INTUITIVE SWIPE-BASED LEARNING • Swipe right when you know the answer • Swipe left when you need more practice • Each card requires 3 correct swipes in a row to complete • Visual progress dots show your mastery on every card SMART 5-STACK SPACED REPETITION SYSTEM Our algorithm moves cards through five stages to optimize long-term retention: • New: Fresh cards introduced at your pace • 7-Day: Daily practice to build initial memory • 14-Day: Periodic review to strengthen recall • Monthly: Reinforcement checks • Yearly: Long-term retention maintenance Cards automatically progress as you learn, focusing your time on what needs the most practice. CREATE AND ORGANIZE YOUR CARDS • Create cards with front and back content • Add images to your flashcards • Organize cards with custom categories • Bulk import from text files (paste vocabulary lists instantly) • View cards organized by learning stage TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Visual stack distribution showing your learning journey • Daily study breakdown • Review history tracking • See exactly how many cards you've mastered DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKFLOW • Light and dark theme support • Works completely offline with local storage • Consistent daily study stacks (same cards throughout the day) • Randomized card order each session for better learning PRO FEATURES (One-time $2.99 purchase) Unlock the full potential of LanguageLoop: • Remove all ads permanently • Unlimited flashcards (free tier: 100 cards) • Extended new cards per day (up to 20 vs 5) • Customize all review intervals (14-day, monthly, yearly rates) • Retention analytics by stack • Weak cards identification (find cards needing extra attention) • Export all your data to CSV NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Unlike other apps, LanguageLoop Pro is a one-time purchase. Pay once, own it forever. No recurring fees, no hidden costs. PERFECT FOR • Language learners studying vocabulary • Students preparing for exams • Anyone who wants to memorize information effectively • Anki users looking for a simpler mobile experience PRIVACY FOCUSED • All your data stays on your device • No account required • No data collection Start building your vocabulary today with LanguageLoop. Whether you're learning Spanish, Japanese, French, or studying for your next exam, our spaced repetition system ensures you remember what you learn. Download now and see why spaced repetition is the most effective way to memorize anything.

About

Orbit

Features
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Orbit is a spaced-repetition flashcard app built around one idea: memories are satellites, and reviewing them is what keeps them from losing altitude. THE ENGINE Orbit is scheduled by FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler) — the same open-source algorithm that's become the standard among serious Anki users because it predicts your memory more accurately than older SM-2-style algorithms. Fewer wasted reviews, fewer forgotten cards. WHAT YOU GET • Anki-style notes and cards, including cloze deletion and rich text (bold, italic, code, fenced blocks) • Image occlusion — turn any photo, diagram, or map into a set of flashcards by drawing masks directly over the parts you want to test yourself on • A full stats suite: retention over time, forecasted review load, a knowledge heatmap, leech detection for cards you keep forgetting, and deadline readiness for exams or deadlines • Streaks, XP, and banked streak freezes that reward consistency without shaming you for a missed day • Text-to-speech playback for hands-free review • A free starter deck — Flags of the World, 197 cards — so there's something worth reviewing the moment you install PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Orbit makes no network calls for your data. Everything — every card, every review, every stat — lives in a local database on your device. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is sold, there are no ads, and there's no account to create. Delete anything, anytime. BUILT FOR DAILY USE Grading a card is a single tap with haptic feedback. The next card is pre-rendered before you finish grading the current one, so review sessions stay fast even for long backlogs. Dark mode is a first-class experience, not an afterthought. Whether you're relearning a language, studying for boards, or just trying to remember more of what you read, Orbit is built to keep it in orbit.

Screenshots

LanguageLoop4 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit at none against LanguageLoop's 1. Orbit also leads on ads (none vs shown). LanguageLoop's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. LanguageLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
LanguageLoop versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanguageLoopOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomas ReyesJoshua Fonseca

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LanguageLoop

One-time1
  • LanguageLoop Pro$2.99
None

Orbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LanguageLoop free?
LanguageLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LanguageLoop or Orbit have ads?
LanguageLoop shows ads; Orbit does not.

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