Orbit Now vs Nighty Flip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Orbit Now
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Explore the Solar System as it is right now. See the current positions of the planets, follow their orbits around the Sun, and discover where the planets and Moon appear from Earth. Whether you are curious about tonightβs sky or simply want to understand how the Solar System is arranged at any moment, this app gives you a clear and intuitive view. Features include: - Real-time planetary positions - Current Solar System orbital view - Planet and Moon positions as seen from Earth - Date and time based visualization - Simple, clean interface designed for quick exploration Move through time, compare planetary positions, and see how the Solar System changes from day to day. A simple window into the Solar System β anytime.
Nighty Flip
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A flip clock for your nightstand that stays calm at night. Turn your iPhone or iPad sideways and Nighty Flip becomes a big, softly lit flip clock. It's made for the night: dark colours, no flashing, and nothing ever covers the clock. FREE, AND IT STAYS FREE - Flip clock with seconds, date and a quote of the day - Alarms that ring even on silent (iOS 26 and later) - Countdown, stopwatch with laps, hourly chime - Home Screen widgets that always show the right time - 4 sleep sounds with a sleep timer that fades out MADE FOR THE NIGHT - Night mode: warm amber digits, extra dim - Flip sound off by default, with its own volume - Burn-in protection that moves the digits a little each minute - The screen stays on while the clock is open PREMIUM, ONCE All clock styles (moon dial, neon, starlight, photo clock), every colour plus your own, backgrounds and your own photos, 13 sleep sounds you can mix, all flip effects. One payment of β¬4.99, or β¬2.99 a year. A small banner in the menus can also be removed on its own. No account. Your settings stay on your device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://greenancy.nl/nightyflip/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit Now at none against Nighty Flip's 3. Orbit Now also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Nighty Flip sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Orbit Now asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Orbit Now | Nighty Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AstroCubic | Menno van Luijn |
In-app purchases
Orbit Now
No in-app purchases
Nighty Flip
- Premium Yearly$2.991 Year
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Premium Lifetime$3.99





