Comparison

FlowTimer3 vs Orbit

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

Head to head
About

FlowTimer3

Features
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GET ORGANIZED and manage your responsibilities with a minimalist and realistic approach. HELPS YOU FOCUS on work and learning. Use the FLOW of the RULE OF THREE: (1) Set three goals (2) Focus on action - achieve your goals (3) Review your day As simple as this. As powerful as this. Keep it simple, then it works. No statistics. NO gamification. NO distractions. HOW TO START A FOCUS ROUTINE - You may start with just one goal per day. Keep it up for a few days before you change anything. REVIEW YOUR DAY - Use the review and gratitude routine at the end of the day. It’s optional. But it may be the most rewarding part :) This is a trial version. Test all the features for two days and then decide if you’d like to upgrade to the PRO option for the full experience. PRO-FEATURES: - Identify 3 GOALS and implement them throughout the day. - Customize individual TIMERS for your goals. You may change your focus time, break duration and number of repeats. - REFLECT your day with questions you can choose from. You can also create your own questions and make it a small HABIT TRACKER. - The results of your timer sessions automatically visualize your SUCCESS. Data stays on your device, works offline. Terms of Use (general EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service for FlowTimer3 PRO: https://flowtimer3.audiator.app/terms.html

About

Orbit

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Set a timer, put the phone down, and actually stay off the apps that pull you away. Orbit is a focus timer built for ADHD brains that set timers and then ignore them. Most timers just count down in the background. Orbit shields your distracting apps for real, using iOS Screen Time, so the pull is gone while you work. A single hand-drawn tangle of line sits on a black screen and slowly threads with color as your session runs. It is your clock, your progress bar, and something calm to rest your eyes on instead of a feed. Touch it and the strands spring and swirl back into place. Why it fits an ADHD brain: - One tap to start. Pick a preset and you are focusing, no setup wall. - Real app blocking, not a nag. The apps you choose stay shielded until the session ends. - A calm, no-shame stop. Sessions wind down gently instead of slamming shut on a hyperfocus. - Focused days, not guilt streaks. Orbit counts the days you showed up and never punishes a miss. - Nothing to read while you focus. Black screen, one moving thing, silence. Free forever: - Focus sessions with the live tangle - A basic streak of your focused days Orbit Pro: - Unlimited sessions and full app blocking - Complete history and insight into where your time actually goes - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets No ads. No account. Works offline. Your session data stays on your device. Untangle your time. Terms of Use: https://readbuildship.com/apps/orbit/terms

Screenshots

FlowTimer34 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlowTimer3 at every 2 days against Orbit's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FlowTimer3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Orbit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlowTimer3 ships an update every 2 days, Orbit weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
FlowTimer3 versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowTimer3Orbit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTEFAN MATHEASJan Piotrzkowski

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FlowTimer3

Subscriptions2
  • FlowTimer3 PRO$1.991 Month
  • FlowTimer3 PRO$10.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime$17.99
3 purchases

Orbit

Subscriptions3
  • Orbit Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Orbit Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Orbit Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is FlowTimer3 free?
FlowTimer3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlowTimer3 or Orbit have ads?
Neither FlowTimer3 nor Orbit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlowTimer3 or Orbit?
FlowTimer3 ships an update every 2 days, and Orbit weekly. Most recently, FlowTimer3 was updated on August 3, 2026 and Orbit on September 9, 2026.

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