Comparison

Orb vs MindBreak

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

Head to head
About

Orb

Features
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Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or struggling to wind down, Orb helps you regulate your breath using clear visual guidance and proven breathing patterns. WHAT ORB DOES - Guided breathing with a calm, visual orb - Exercises for calm, focus, sleep, and energy - Science-backed breathing techniques - Fully customizable breathing patterns DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY A tool you open, breathe with, and close. PRIVACY FIRST - No account required - No analytics or tracking - Your data stays on your device WHEN TO USE ORB - During stress or anxiety - Before sleep - To refocus during work - Anytime you need to reset your breath Take a minute. Follow the orb. Breathe.

About

MindBreak

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MindBreak helps you stop doom-scrolling and build healthier screen time—one mindful pause at a time. Most people pick up their phones “for a minute” and lose 30+. MindBreak helps you take that time back—and track your progress along the way. Try MindBreak free for 7 days. After your trial, unlock full access with a one-time purchase of $1.99. Two ways to use MindBreak: Daily Monitoring (Automatic) Set app limits and MindBreak tracks your usage—once you hit your limit, apps are blocked until the next day. Session Timer (On-demand) Start a timer for any activity. When it ends, complete a quick Challenge to continue. Track Your Progress View your stats to see how your screen time improves over time and stay motivated. Challenge Modes: Riddles • Trivia • Word game • Memory challenge Why MindBreak? Simple, distraction-free design Builds better habits through small pauses Makes stopping feel rewarding—not stressful Helps improve focus and reduce mindless scrolling Pause. Think. Continue with purpose.

Screenshots

Orb4 screens
MindBreak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MindBreak at Free against Orb's $3.99. Orb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MindBreak is free to download; Orb costs $3.99 up front. MindBreak sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Orb asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Orb versus MindBreak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbMindBreak
Price$3.99Free — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChrister JohnsrudMohammed Halawani

In-app purchases

None

Orb

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MindBreak

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • MindBreak Full Access$1.99

Questions

Is Orb free?
Orb costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindBreak free?
MindBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orb or MindBreak have ads?
Neither Orb nor MindBreak shows ads.

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