Comparison

Orbis Tracker vs Visa Folder

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

Head to head
About

Orbis Tracker

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

Highlights
  • Visa countdowns and reminders
  • Schengen 90/180 day tracking
  • Tax residency threshold monitoring
  • Offline travel history and document access
  • Passport expiry reminders
  • Document vault with MRZ scanning
  • Trip planning tools
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

About

Visa Folder

Features
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Visa Folder keeps your passports and visas organized and reminds you before anything expires. • Status at a glance: valid, expiring soon or expired. • Local reminders: notifications are scheduled on your device. • Schengen 90/180 day counter. • Family documents and a pre-trip check. • Travel access estimate for your passport. Free to download. Tab roots are browsable; adding or managing passports, visas and trips, opening details, trip-check item lists, Schengen 90/180 and passport-power estimate require the Full Version (one-off non-consumable purchase, CNY 18, no auto-renewal). Users who download during the free period automatically receive Full Version. Your records stay on your phone and are not uploaded to the cloud. Please note: the app interface is in Simplified Chinese. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://usvisatest.com/folder/privacy

Screenshots

Orbis Tracker4 screens
Visa Folder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Visa Folder at every 3 days against Orbis Tracker's every 11 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Orbis Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Visa Folder sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbis Tracker ships an update every 11 days, Visa Folder every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Orbis Tracker versus Visa Folder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbis TrackerVisa Folder
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkylake Labs明龙 张

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Orbis Tracker

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

Visa Folder

One-time2
  • 完整版$2.99
  • Gold Lifetime ¥268$39.99

Questions

Is Orbis Tracker free?
Orbis Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visa Folder free?
Visa Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orbis Tracker or Visa Folder have ads?
Neither Orbis Tracker nor Visa Folder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbis Tracker or Visa Folder?
Orbis Tracker ships an update every 11 days, and Visa Folder every 3 days. Most recently, Orbis Tracker was updated on October 31, 2026 and Visa Folder on October 31, 2026.

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