Orb Social
Mobile social app built on Lens Protocol, where posts, follows and communities use your Lens account.
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Orb key facts
| Category | Web3 social app |
|---|---|
| Chains | Lens Chain |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| US availability | Yes, listed in the US App Store |
| Company | Orb Technology Inc. |
| Pricing | Free on the App Store |
What is Orb?
Orb is a mobile social app built on Lens Protocol. Posts, follows and communities are tied to your Lens account, so they carry over to other Lens apps. It is published in the US App Store by Orb Technology Inc. Orb's site cites 300k downloads, while lens.xyz lists 800,000+.
How Orb works
Orb is a client for Lens, so your identity, follows and posts live in a Lens account on Lens Chain rather than in Orb's own database.
Lens accounts are smart contracts that can appoint account managers to post for the owner, which is how an app can publish without a wallet prompt for every action. Communities in Orb are called clubs, covering topics such as art, gaming, music, NFTs, writing and DeFi, and you can join existing clubs or create your own.
Gas on Lens Chain is paid in GHO, and Lens apps can sponsor it through paymaster contracts. The Lens FAQ says posting needs no GHO, while collecting a post does. The Lens FAQ says a Lens account lives on Lens Chain together with its content and connections.
How to start with Orb
- Install Orb from the App Store or Google Play; orb.club links to both.
- The US App Store listing is free, rated 18+, needs iOS 17.0 or later and also runs on Macs with macOS 14.0 or later.
- Sign in or create a Lens account in the app, then join clubs.
- If you plan to collect posts, fund the account with GHO on Lens Chain through the Lens bridge.
Risks to know before using Orb
- The App Store privacy label, which Apple has not verified, says Orb may collect your name as contact info linked to you, plus usage and diagnostic data not linked to you.
- The 18+ rating cites user-generated content, messaging and mature themes.
- Social data on Lens Chain uses Validium mode, with state kept offchain, per the Lens FAQ.
Orb alternatives
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Orb pros and cons
- Listed in the US App Store
- Followers carry over to other Lens apps
- iOS and Android apps
- Download counts differ between Orb's site (300k) and lens.xyz (800,000+)
- Mobile only; no desktop app listed
- Depends on Lens Chain for accounts and posts
Orb FAQ
What is Orb?
Orb is a mobile social app built on Lens Protocol. Posts, follows and communities are tied to your Lens account, so they carry over to other Lens apps. It is published in the US App Store by Orb Technology Inc. Orb's site cites 300k downloads, while lens.xyz lists 800,000+.
Which chains does Orb support?
Lens Chain.
How much does Orb cost?
Free on the App Store, according to Orb’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
Is Orb available in the US?
Yes, listed in the US App Store, according to Orb’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Orb: official site, App Store: Orb Social on Lens Protocol, Orb: Homepage. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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