How Magic Import helps
Magic Import helps you set up Orbit faster by turning subscription evidence into a reviewable list. Instead of rebuilding the list from memory, start with a screenshot, bank statement, PDF, CSV, receipt, or text you type or paste.
The important part is review. Orbit should help you find candidates, but you stay in control of what gets saved. That keeps the tracker useful without pretending that software can magically know every subscription with perfect accuracy.
Why setup is the hard part
Most people remember the obvious subscriptions: Netflix, iCloud, Spotify, Adobe, the tools they use every day. The problem is the quiet stuff.
Annual plans renew once and disappear from memory. Free trials become paid plans after the signup moment has passed. A payment processor charge may hide the real service name. Work tools, fitness apps, cloud storage, newsletters, AI tools, and family plans can spread across different emails and payment methods.
Magic Import exists because the first list is the hardest list.
What you can import from
Orbit's public site describes Magic Import as working with screenshots, bank statements, PDFs, and CSVs. The current App Store version history also says Plus users can type or paste subscriptions. Orbit's privacy policy describes document analysis for bank statements, screenshots, and receipts.
That means the safest way to think about Magic Import is this: bring Orbit the evidence you already have, then review the suggested subscriptions before saving them.
Good starting points include:
- Screenshots of subscription lists or receipts.
- Bank or card statements.
- PDF statements.
- CSV exports.
- Email receipts copied into notes.
- Messy subscription notes you want structured.
If a large statement fails, try a shorter date range or a CSV export. A smaller source is easier to review and less likely to mix one-off purchases with recurring charges.
Why review matters
Subscription evidence is messy. Merchant names can be unclear, prices can change, and a one-time purchase can look like a recurring payment until you check it.
Orbit's import flow should reduce typing and speed up discovery, but the final list should still be yours. Review each item, correct the name or billing cycle if needed, and save only the subscriptions you trust.
For document imports, Orbit's privacy policy says personal information is removed on your device before analysis. It also says nothing is added automatically: you can save, edit, or decline what Orbit presents.
How Magic Import fits Orbit
Magic Import does not turn Orbit into a full finance dashboard. It supports Orbit's main job: helping you keep a clear subscription list on iPhone.
That focus matters. Orbit is not asking you to manage every part of your financial life. It is helping you answer the recurring question that causes the most friction: "What am I still paying for, and when does it renew?"