IN THE FIELD GUIDE
Orbl
orbl.app
Orbl is a macOS application that transforms the desktop wallpaper into a calm, living dashboard displaying time, weather, focus metrics, Mac system vitals, and business metrics. It operates entirely on-device, ensuring privacy with no accounts or servers involved, and offers a free version with built-in widgets plus a premium upgrade for integrations.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Automatically researched · Not editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 10, 2026
A good fit for
Not confirmed yet.
Know the limitations
- Premium integrations require a one-time purchase; built-in widgets are free but integrations like revenue and developer stats are locked behind Premium.
- Orbl only supports macOS 14 or later and Apple Silicon Macs, limiting use on older or Intel-based Macs.
What you can do
Not confirmed yet.
Features
- Live animated wallpaper background with widgets for clock, weather, sunset, and air quality.
- Focus and rhythm tracking including deep work sessions, app switches, keystrokes, cursor travel, and screen time, all measured locally.
- Mac system monitor widgets showing CPU, memory, disk, Wi-Fi, and device batteries on the wallpaper.
- Desktop sticky notes that are editable, checkable, and restyleable, living on the wallpaper behind windows.
- Calendar widget showing next meetings, event countdowns, and Apple Reminders on the wallpaper (Premium feature).
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
- macOS 14 or later on Apple Silicon Macs.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools
$0.00/month
$0.00 a year on these plans.
| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
Orbl app FreeCheapest fit Flat subscription | $0.00 | $0.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
A practical workflow
- Download the free DMG for macOS, drag Orbl into Applications, then open it once to have the wallpaper come alive instantly with no account or setup wizard.
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