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Orb

Interactive 3D orb experiment for focus, breathing and visual calm.

Visit Orb4.3

  • Rating

    4.3 / 5

  • Pricing

    Free

  • Difficulty

    Beginner

  • Works on

    Web

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What is Orb?

Orb is a lightweight, browser-based 3D experience that lets you interact with a responsive sphere to slow down, breathe and refocus. It works as a quick mental reset during deep-work breaks or as a calming visual backdrop.

Pros: what Orb does well

  • No install or sign-up needed
  • Instant calming visual feedback
  • Works on any device with a browser

Cons: where it falls short

  • Single-purpose experience with limited controls
  • Requires an internet connection

Who Orb is for

Anyone who wants a quick, visual way to take a mindful break during work.

Who can skip it

People looking for structured meditation apps with guided sessions and progress tracking.

Orb alternatives

Not sold on Orb? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

All Focus resources

How to Focus, Solved

Focus: attention, self-improvement and video. Shares focus with Orb. A YouTube Video, not a website. Rated 4.7 (Orb: 4.3).

YouTube VideoFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit

Medito

Focus: meditation, mindfulness and sleep. Shares breathing with Orb. A mobile app, not a website. Adds iOS and Android. Rated 4.7 (Orb: 4.3).

Mobile AppFreeiOS, Android
4.7Visit

SunsamaEditor's pick, verified

Focus: daily planning and timeboxing. Shares calm with Orb. A web app, not a website. Expensive (Orb: Free). Adds macOS, Windows and iOS. Rated 4.6 (Orb: 4.3).

Web AppExpensiveWeb, macOS
4.6Visit

LeechBlock NG

Focus: website blocker, browser extension and time limits. Shares focus with Orb. A browser extension, not a website. Adds Chrome and Firefox. Rated 4.5 (Orb: 4.3).

Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.5Visit

Free alternatives to Orb

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

Dan Koe on X

Focus: mindset, creator and writing. Shares focus with Orb. Rated 4.4 (Orb: 4.3).

OtherFreeWeb
4.4Visit

Shhepit

Focus: sound, meetings and reset. Shares calm with Orb. A Mac app, not a website. Adds macOS. Rated 4.1 (Orb: 4.3).

Mac AppFreemacOS
4.1Visit

Chrome Music Lab

Focus: music, education and experiments. Also in Brainstorming and Personal Productivity, like Orb. Rated 4.7 (Orb: 4.3).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.7Visit

3dicons

Focus: 3d icons, icons and design assets. Also in Personal Productivity and Brainstorming, like Orb. Rated 4.6 (Orb: 4.3).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.6Visit

Iconly

Focus: icons, icon design and inspiration. Also in Personal Productivity and Brainstorming, like Orb. Rated 4.6 (Orb: 4.3).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.6Visit

Untools

Focus: mental models, frameworks and thinking tools. Also in Brainstorming and Personal Productivity, like Orb. Rated 4.6 (Orb: 4.3).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.6Visit
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