Comparison

Baojai vs Orbis

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

Head to head
About

Baojai

Features
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Track your Thai visa deadlines, 90-day reports, and immigration appointments — all in one place. Never show up at immigration on a holiday or miss a deadline again. Baojai (เบาใจ) means "peace of mind" in Thai. Built for expats, digital nomads, retirees, and anyone navigating Thailand's immigration system — whether you're on a DTV visa, retirement extension, Non-B work permit, or tourist visa. NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN Track your visa expiry, 90-day reports, work permit renewals, and re-entry permits. Baojai calculates your deadlines automatically and sends push reminders before they're due. Avoid overstay fines and last-minute immigration trips. SMART DOCUMENT SCANNER Snap a photo of your visa stamp or 90-day receipt. AI-powered OCR extracts dates, visa type, and office details instantly — no manual data entry needed. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO See the full 2025–2026 Thai public holiday calendar so you never show up on a closed day. Immigration office directory with hours and locations. Holiday data sourced from the Thai Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th). SECURE DOCUMENT VAULT Store passport pages, visa stamps, work permits, and TM30 receipts in an encrypted on-device vault with Face ID / Touch ID protection. Compile documents into a single PDF when needed. TRAVEL SMART Log your entries and exits. Baojai automatically resets your 90-day reporting cycle when you re-enter Thailand and reminds you about TM30 residence registration. JOBS & SERVICES DIRECTORY Browse curated expat job listings and connect with trusted visa agents, insurance providers, and relocation services. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no tracking. Your passport numbers and visa details never leave your phone unless you explicitly use the scanner or apply for jobs. KEY FEATURES: • Visa expiry & 90-day report countdown with push notifications • DTV, retirement, Non-B, tourist & all Thai visa types supported • AI document scanner for visa stamps and receipts • Immigration office directory with hours • 2025–2026 Thai holiday calendar • Secure document vault with biometric lock • Travel entry/exit logging with automatic deadline resets • TM30 residence registration reminders • Thailand expat job board • Partner services directory (insurance, visa agents, legal) • Tax residency guidance questionnaire • Currency converter (USD/THB live rates) • Dark mode • Works completely offline (except scanner and jobs) DISCLAIMER: Baojai is NOT a government app and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the Thai government, Thai Immigration Bureau, or any government entity. This is an independent tool built by expats for expats. Official sources used: immigration.go.th, tm47.immigration.go.th, bot.or.th, tm30.immigration.go.th

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

Baojai4 screens
Orbis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Baojai at 15.1 against Orbis's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Baojai sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Baojai versus Orbis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaojaiOrbis
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDANIEL BoafoSkylake Labs

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Baojai

Subscriptions2
  • Baojai Premium$3.991 Month
  • Baojai Premium$14.991 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 Baojai free?
Baojai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbis free?
Orbis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Baojai or Orbis have ads?
Neither Baojai nor Orbis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baojai or Orbis?
Baojai ships an update every 2 weeks, and Orbis every 2 weeks. Most recently, Baojai was updated on October 25, 2026 and Orbis on November 5, 2026.

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