FAQ & Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

Does OrbitRing impact battery life or performance?

No. OrbitRing is written in native Swift / AppKit with zero heavy background runtimes. Idle memory consumption is typically under 25MB and CPU usage is 0.0% when inactive.

Can I launch websites and shell scripts?

Yes! In addition to macOS applications, you can drag URLs from your browser or file paths (.sh, folders, documents) directly into OrbitRing slots.

How does the licensing work?

OrbitRing offers a free 7-day trial. You can unlock lifetime access for a one-time purchase of $5.99 with no subscription and family sharing enabled on the Mac App Store.

Troubleshooting

OrbitRing does not appear when pressing the hotkey

1. Verify OrbitRing is running in the menu bar.
2. Check macOS System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility to ensure OrbitRing has permission.
3. Check if another application has intercepted the same shortcut (Option + Space). You can change the trigger key in Preferences > General.

Need more help?

Reach out to customer support at service@akring.com or join the conversation on Twitter / X.