Comparison

Simple Schengen Calculator 180 vs Orbis

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

Head to head
About

Simple Schengen Calculator 180

Features
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Never overstay your 90 days in Europe. SchengenZen counts your days in the Schengen Area for you, using the official 90/180 rule: 90 days in any rolling 180-day period, across all 29 Schengen countries together. Arrival and departure days count as full days, exactly like at the border. Since the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) started, every entry and exit is logged digitally. A counting mistake can mean a fine, an entry ban or problems on your next trip. SchengenZen gives you the exact number, every day. • YOUR PAST TRIPS IN SECONDS: rebuild the trips you've already made from the location of your photos, on your iPhone. No typing dates, no boarding passes. • DAYS LEFT, ALWAYS UP TO DATE: days used and days left today, plus your rolling 180-day window. • YOUR LATEST EXIT DATE: the last day you can stay, and when your full 90 days come back. • PLAN BEFORE YOU BOOK: check any trip and see how many days you'll have left. • AUTOMATIC TRACKING: your iPhone notes which country you're in each day, in the background. • WIDGETS AND ALERTS: days left on your Home and Lock Screen, and a warning before day 90. • PRIVATE BY DESIGN: your photos never leave your iPhone. Your records sync only through your own iCloud. No ads, no data selling. • 183-DAY RULE: your days in each country this year against the 183-day tax residency threshold, plus the US Substantial Presence Test. • PASSPORT CONTROL MODE: a clear 180-day summary of your stays, ready to show at the border. • FAMILY SHARING: one Premium subscription covers up to 6 people in your Apple family group. Made for UK, US, Canadian, Australian and other visa-free travellers, second-home owners, digital nomads, retirees and anyone who spends time in Europe. FREE AND PREMIUM Free: today's count, your travel map, your full history with unlimited past trips, the 183-day rule and widgets. SchengenZen Premium unlocks automatic tracking, photo re-scans, your latest exit date, future trips and the trip planner, passport control mode, alerts and export. Premium is an annual subscription with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when the trial ends, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. SchengenZen is an independent planning tool and is not affiliated with the European Union. Residence permits and long-stay visas change how days count, so always check your own situation against the official rules. Terms of Use: https://dsmaker.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://dsmaker.com/privacy

About

Orbis

This app helps frequent travelers, digital nomads, and expats manage visa durations, Schengen 90/180 day limits, and tax residency thresholds. It offers offline access to travel history, document storage, and planning tools to ensure compliance and avoid issues.

Highlights
  • Visa countdowns
  • Schengen 90/180 day tracking
  • Tax residency monitoring
  • Offline access
  • Document vault
  • Travel history
  • Trip planning
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

Simple Schengen Calculator 1804 screens
Orbis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Schengen Calculator 180 at every 3 days against Orbis's every 2 weeks. Orbis's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Simple Schengen Calculator 180 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Orbis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Schengen Calculator 180 ships an update every 3 days, Orbis every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

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Simple Schengen Calculator 180 versus Orbis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Schengen Calculator 180Orbis
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDSMakerSkylake Labs

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Simple Schengen Calculator 180

Subscriptions5
  • Schengen 90 Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Schengen 90 Premium7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Dayterra Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Dayterra Pro Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Dayterra Pro Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
3 purchases

Orbis

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

Questions

Is Simple Schengen Calculator 180 free?
Simple Schengen Calculator 180 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbis free?
Orbis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Schengen Calculator 180 or Orbis have ads?
Neither Simple Schengen Calculator 180 nor Orbis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Schengen Calculator 180 or Orbis?
Simple Schengen Calculator 180 ships an update every 3 days, and Orbis every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Schengen Calculator 180 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Orbis on November 5, 2026.

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