Comparison

Orbit Platform vs Orbit

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

Head to head
About

Orbit Platform

This social networking app helps users connect with others in real life based on shared interests and activities. It simplifies meeting new friends, expanding professional networks, or finding romantic partners through user-created events and interest groups.

Highlights
  • Meet new friends
  • Professional networking
  • Dating and finding love
  • Discover local events
  • Create your own events
  • Connect through shared interests
Features
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Orbit is a social networking app built in Dubai designed to help people meet in real life through shared interests. Whether you're looking to make new friends, grow your professional network, or explore dating, Orbit makes it easier to connect with people who want to do the same things as you. Dubai is one of the most diverse cities in the world, full of people from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But despite being surrounded by millions of people, it can still be surprisingly difficult to meet the right ones. Many platforms make introductions complicated, indirect, or time-consuming. Orbit simplifies the process by bringing people together around shared activities and interests. Create your own Orbit by selecting an activity, interest, or event, then drop a location pin where it will take place. Others who share that interest can discover your Orbit and request to join, and the creator can review and decide whether to accept the requests. Instead of endless scrolling or messaging, Orbit focuses on real-world experiences and meaningful interactions. What You Can Do on Orbit Meet new friends Find people who want to do the same activities as you and share similar interests. Professional networking Connect with professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives in your area. Discover opportunities and potential job connections. Dating and finding love Meet potential matches through shared interests, whether it's activities, dining out, or casual meetups. Discover Orbits near you See what people around you are planning and join activities that interest you. Create your own events Start your own Orbit and bring people together around something you enjoy. Why Orbit? Orbit was created to solve a simple problem: People want to meet others for a variety of reasons, such as making friends, dating, and professional networking — but existing platforms often make it difficult to reach the final step of actually meeting in person. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Orbit

Discover local events and activities happening around you. Create your own plans or join existing ones. Connect with others through shared interests and clubs, and easily add friends in person.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby events
  • Create and join plans
  • Start or join clubs
  • Connect via QR codes
  • Organize social plans
Features
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Orbit helps you connect with people doing fun stuff. See nearby Happenings, join when something sounds fun, and discover clubs that meet regularly. Add people you interact with using QR codes, then see what clubs you have in common. Use Orbit to: - Browse Happenings near you - Create plans for other people to join - Start or join clubs around shared interests - Add friends through in-person QR scans Keep local social plans organized in one place.

Screenshots

Orbit Platform4 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Orbit at 3.0 against Orbit Platform's 1.0. Orbit also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orbit holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Orbit Platform versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbit PlatformOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size310 MB9 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOrbit Social LLC-FZElliott Kerr

In-app purchases

None

Orbit Platform

No in-app purchases

None

Orbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbit Platform free?
Orbit Platform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orbit Platform or Orbit?
Orbit is rated higher. Orbit Platform averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Orbit averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Orbit Platform or Orbit have ads?
Neither Orbit Platform nor Orbit shows ads.

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