Orbl

Orbl is a macOS app that transforms your desktop wallpaper into a calm, live dashboard displaying time, weather, focus metrics, Mac system vitals, and business data. It is designed for Mac users who want glanceable, private, and customizable information without distractions. Orbl operates 100% locally with no accounts or servers, ensuring user privacy, and offers a free version with built-in widgets plus a one-time premium upgrade unlocking integrations with services like Stripe, GitHub, and Ahrefs.

Who is it for?

macOS users seeking a private, glanceable desktop dashboard with system and business metrics

Problem

Traditional dashboards require attention, logins, and notifications, which can be distracting and invasive. Users want glanceable, calm information on their desktop without compromising privacy or performance.

Solution

Orbl runs entirely on the Mac, displaying customizable widgets on the wallpaper behind windows. It requires no account or server, stores API keys locally, and offers a free version plus a one-time premium upgrade for integrations.

What makes it unique

• 100% local computation with no data leaving the Mac
• No account or server required, ensuring privacy
• One-time premium purchase with lifetime access, no subscription
• Customizable live wallpaper with fluid layout and multiple widget sizes

• Live wallpaper dashboard

  Transforms the Mac desktop wallpaper into a calm, animated dashboard with widgets.

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• Mac desktop widgets

  Widgets for clock, weather, focus, machine stats, sticky notes, and more on the wallpaper.

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• Focus and rhythm tracker

  Tracks deep work sessions, app switches, keystrokes, and screen time locally.

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• Revenue dashboard

  Displays SaaS revenue and customer metrics from integrations like Stripe and ChartMogul.

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• Mac system monitor

  Shows CPU, memory, disk, Wi-Fi health, and device batteries on the wallpaper.

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• Calendar and reminders

  Displays meetings, Apple Reminders, and event countdowns on the desktop.

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• Customizable layout

  Fluid auto-grid or custom widget order with three sizes and reveal shortcut.

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• Privacy-first design

  No accounts, no servers, API keys stored in macOS Keychain, all data local.

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Business model

SAAS

Audience

B2C

Platforms

mac

Pricing model

one-time

Value proposition

Orbl turns your Mac desktop into a calm, live dashboard that shows your day’s essentials and business metrics privately and beautifully.

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UI framework

Tailwind CSS

Web framework

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