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Identity
| Product name | Orbit — ADHD Routine Builder |
|---|---|
| Category | Routine and habit builder for adults with ADHD |
| Developer | Aron de Groot, trading as Groot Apps |
| Country | The Netherlands |
| Website | orbit.groot-apps.com |
| App Store | apps.apple.com — id6774713852 |
| Contact | hello@groot-apps.com |
| Press | press@groot-apps.com |
Platform
| Devices | iPhone only |
|---|---|
| Minimum OS | iOS 26 |
| Android | No version, none planned for now |
| iPad / Mac | No version. Data could be shared later through CloudKit, but iPhone comes first. |
| Web app | None |
| Offline | Fully offline-first — routines, streaks, orb and notifications need no network |
| Interface language | English |
Price
| Plan | Price | Trial | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | Free | — | Full app requires Orbit Pro |
| Orbit Pro — Weekly | €2.99 / week | 3 days free | Cancel any time in Apple ID settings |
| Orbit Pro — Yearly | €44.95 / year | 1 week free | ≈ €0.86 per week |
| Orbit Pro — Lifetime | €79.99 once | — | One payment, includes future iOS updates |
Prices are listed in EUR. Apple charges the local equivalent at checkout, so amounts in other currencies will differ. Every plan unlocks the same feature set — the cadence is the only difference.
What the app does
- Runs the routine, rather than recording it. An ambient orb shows the current step and moves you to the next one, on screen, on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island.
- Streak freezes. Granted as a streak grows, spent automatically on missed days. The record shows the miss; the count survives.
- Templates. Mornings, wind-downs and deep work, editable, instead of an empty screen.
- Live Activities and widgets. Lock Screen and Dynamic Island support.
- Opt-in friend leaderboard. Activated only by generating an invite link; leaving takes one tap.
Data and privacy
| Storage | On device, via Apple's SwiftData |
|---|---|
| Sync | Optional, through the user's own private iCloud (CloudKit) container |
| Account | None required. No sign-up, no email address. |
| Advertising | None |
| Analytics SDK | None active |
| Tracking prompt | None — the app has nothing to track with |
| Processors | Apple (App Store, iCloud); RevenueCat for subscription receipts |
| Export | Profile → Data → Export produces a JSON file |
| Deletion | Profile → Data → Delete everything wipes local and iCloud data |
The full legal detail is in the privacy policy.
What Orbit is not
- Not a medical device, a diagnosis or a treatment, and not a substitute for clinical care.
- Not free — the download is free, the app is not.
- Not cross-platform.
- Not a to-do list, a calendar or a project manager.
- Not a social network. There is no public feed.
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Frequently asked
How much does Orbit cost?
Orbit is free to download and includes a free trial. Orbit Pro costs €2.99 per week, €44.95 per year, or €79.99 once for lifetime access. Prices are shown in EUR; the local equivalent applies at checkout.
Is Orbit available on Android?
No. Orbit is iPhone-only and requires iOS 26 or later. There is no Android, iPad, Mac or web version.
Does Orbit work offline?
Yes. Routines, streaks, the orb and notifications all work with no network connection. iCloud sync catches up when a connection returns.
Does Orbit send my data anywhere?
Routines are stored on the device with SwiftData. If you turn on sync, data goes to your own private iCloud (CloudKit) container, which the developer cannot read. RevenueCat processes subscription receipts. There is no advertising and no analytics SDK is active.