Next Step vs Orbitimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Next Step
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Next Step is a simple timer designed for workflows with multiple stages. Create schedules made of timed steps and run them automatically from start to finish. Perfect for: • Sourdough baking and cooking workflows • Workout routines and interval training • Poker tournaments and blind levels • Study sessions and focus blocks • Any process with multiple timed steps Key features: • Sequential timers that run step-by-step • Custom schedules you can create and reuse • Hold steps that wait for you before advancing • Clear notifications when each step finishes • Simple interface designed to stay out of your way Run your process once, or save schedules you can reuse anytime. Next Step keeps track of what’s happening now — and what’s coming next.
Orbitimer
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Orbitimer is an interval timer and metronome built around tempo and rhythm. Whether you're doing strength training and HIIT, staying focused while studying or working, practicing an instrument, or pacing a presentation, TempoFlow helps you break time into segments and keep a steady rhythm. ■ Flexible interval timers - Arrange Work and Interval steps to build your own routine - Set a duration and title for each step, reorder by drag - Batch-generate rounds and rest periods with the interval generator ■ Precise metronome (with haptics) - Lock in tempo by BPM and note value (quarter, eighth, sixteenth) - Feel the beat through the Taptic Engine—great where you can't make noise - Accented downbeats ■ Per-step customization - Attach a photo, video, or recorded cue / background audio to any step - Encouragement messages and custom pre-end notifications ■ Effect packs - Built-in Standard, Energetic, Calm, and Business packs - Swap start/warning/end sounds and finish animations (fireworks / confetti / stars) - Create your own custom packs ■ Themes - 8 built-in themes plus a full custom theme editor - Export and import themes via share codes ■ Community - Discover and import timer presets and themes made by other users - Share your own presets and themes with everyone ■ Presentation mode (stealth notifications) - Route audio only to Bluetooth earphones, or use Apple Watch haptics only - Stay on time during meetings and talks without anyone noticing ■ Never stops your music - Mixes with Apple Music and other audio without interrupting playback - Turn sound off for a silent, haptics-only experience ■ Privacy & pricing - Completely free. No ads, no tracking, no account required - Your data stays on your device (with optional iCloud sync) - If you love the app, you can leave an optional tip to support development (tips unlock nothing—just our thanks) Universal app for iPhone and iPad. Start today's routine at your own rhythm.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbitimer at none against Next Step's 1. Orbitimer also leads on device support. On price 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
Both are free to download. Next Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orbitimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Next Step | Orbitimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Cuccia | Tomonori Kowatari |
In-app purchases
Next Step
- Unlock Full Version$3.99
Orbitimer
No in-app purchases









