Embedded Files
Create an event
Create an event
Open Orbit
Go to the Add Screen
Enter title, date, color and style
Save your event
Set Smart Reminders
Set Smart Reminders
Open your event menu by swipping right or left / you can also long press on event
Tap Smart Reminders
Enable one or more reminder timings:
On the day of event
1 Day Before
1 Week Before
Make sure Notifications are enabled in Settings.
Add Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets
Add Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets
Long-press your iPhone Home Screen
Tap + search for Orbit.
Pick a widget size and add it.
For Lock Screen widgets: long-press Lock Screen > Customise > Lock Screen > Add Widgets > Orbit
Import Calendar events
Import Calendar events
Open Settings
Tap Import from Calendar.
Allow calendar permission when prompted.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Notifications are disabled
Notifications are disabled
Open settings in Orbit and turn on Notifications
If iOS permission was denied, open iPhone Settings and allow notifications for Orbit.
Widget is not updating
Widget is not updating
Open Orbit at least once after adding/editing events.
Confirm at least one active event exists.
Remove and re-add the widget if needed.
Wait a short time for iOS widget refresh
PREMIUM & PURCHASES
PREMIUM & PURCHASES
Orbit offers a one-time lifetime unlock (non-consumable purchase)
Free access includes core tracking with up to 2 active events.
Premium unlock includes:
Unlimited events
Premium themes and progress style
Full smart reminders and widget style access
Future premium updates
After purchasing premium, widget unlock visibility may take a little due to iOS internal refresh and cache behaviour. Please wait briefly for it to reflect.
Restore purchases is available from the premium screen
Refund are handled by Apple based on App Store policy. You can request a refund through Apple directly.
FAQ
FAQ
What is Orbit?
What is Orbit?
Orbit is an iOS countdown and year progress app for tacking upcoming life events.
How many events can I create for free?
How many events can I create for free?
This can happen if notifications are turned off or the event is too close for selected timing.
How do refunds work?
How do refunds work?
Apple manages App store refunds. Request refunds through your Apple purchase history/support flow.
For privacy and iOS calendare access behavior, Orbit imports upcoming events in a limited window (from the date forward). Because of this, imported coverage can appear anchored to the current day of the year.
Why does Calendar import look like it starts from today?
Why does Calendar import look like it starts from today?
For privacy and iOS calendare access behavior, Orbit imports upcoming events in a limited window (from the date forward). Because of this, imported coverage can appear anchored to the current day of the year.
In the app, you can also open Settings > Send Feedback for the support entry point.
Primary support email: developer@mail.to
Expected response time: 24-48 hours (business days)
When emailing support, include:
- Device model (example: iPhone 14)
- iOS version
- Orbit app version
- Clear steps to reproduce the issue
- Screenshot or screen recording (if possible)
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