SelfPilot vs Orbit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SelfPilot
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SelfPilot helps you turn your goals into focused days. Most planning apps give you another list. SelfPilot helps you build a realistic weekly rhythm, plan your day on a clear timeline, block distracting apps when you need focus, and reflect on what actually happened. Start with your goals. Shape your ideal week. Plan today. Protect your focus. Review your progress. Then improve the next week. SelfPilot is for people who want more than a to-do list. It gives you a simple system for turning intention into action — and defending your plan when distractions get in the way. With SelfPilot, you can: • Define personal goals and keep them visible • Build your ideal week around what matters • Plan each day on a clear timeline • Capture tasks, thoughts, and ideas quickly • Block distracting apps during focus time • Use check-ins to stay accountable • Reflect on your days and weeks • Notice patterns and improve your routine • Create space for focus, recovery, and progress SelfPilot keeps you in control — one day, one week, one goal at a time.
Orbit
This visual planner uses a circular 24-hour timeline to help you manage your schedule. Easily drag and drop activities, build templates, and track how your time is spent. It's designed for anyone seeking a more intuitive way to organize their day.
- Circular 24-hour timeline
- Drag-and-drop time blocking
- Recurring tasks and habits
- Schedule templates
- Day, Wave, and Month views
- Local-first design
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Orbit is a visual planner built around a simple idea: your day is a clock, not a list. Plan your schedule on a 24-hour circular timeline inspired by circadian rhythm planning. Drag activities directly onto the dial, build reusable templates, manage recurring tasks, and see how your time is actually spent. Whether you're planning work, exercise, sleep, meals, or personal projects, Orbit helps you create schedules that are easier to understand and maintain. Features: • Circular 24-hour planner • Two-layer scheduling system for broad and detailed planning • Drag-and-drop time blocking • Recurring tasks and habits • Completion-based task regeneration • Task inbox for unscheduled work • Day, Wave, and Month views • Schedule templates • Color-coded categories • Local-first design with automatic saving • Installable on iPhone, iPad, and desktop Built for visual thinkers, routine builders, and anyone who wants a better way to see their time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Orbit at 3 against SelfPilot's 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SelfPilot | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Albert Schallert | Kiera McCabe |
In-app purchases
SelfPilot
No in-app purchases
Orbit
No in-app purchases









