Comparison

ATA vs Orbit Home

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ATA

Control and monitor your garage door and gate remotely from anywhere in the world. Receive real-time alerts, customize settings for convenience and security, and manage access for family or staff.

Highlights
  • Remote garage door and gate control
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Customizable partial opening modes
  • Activity log for usage history
  • Unique user access control
  • Control multiple garage doors
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The Automatic Technology America App (ATA) is part of our Smart Phone Control Kit that allows you to control your garage door remotely. You can rely on Automatic Technology (ATA) and your smartphone to control and monitor your garage door and gate. Your phone is always with you - now it can take place of your remote, from anywhere in the world. Here's how our Smartphone Kit can work for you: • Real-time alerts - Push notifications send alerts whenever your garage door or gate is operated, opened for an extended period or when your opener requires a service. • Customized settings to suit your lifestyle - Program your ATA app the way you want it. From partial opening modes to allowing or restricting door access times, your convenience and security are paramount. • Activity log to view usage history - Lets you know if someone has operated your garage door or gate and when. • Security via unique user access control - Allow full or temporary access for staff or family, and remove access at the click of a button. • Control of doors at multiple locations - Use your ATA app with multiple garage doors ATA's Home Access app is the ultimate in convenient, secure and reliable garage door and gate control. Learn more about the Smart Phone Control Kit at https://www.automatictechnology.com/remotes-accessories/smartphone-control-hub

About

Orbit Home

Control and monitor your Wi-Fi enabled smart garage door opener or universal controller remotely. Receive real-time alerts for door status and manage access for family and friends. You can also control your garage door opener's light.

Highlights
  • Remote garage door control
  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Push notifications for door activity
  • Garage door opener light control
  • Share access with others
  • Monitor multiple garage doors
Features
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Skylink's Orbit allows you to control and monitor Skyilnk's Wi-Fi enabled smart garage door opener and universal smart garage door controller, Nova. Have control and peace of mind of your garage door. Check garage door status from anywhere with your smartphone and never forget to close your garage door again. Features: - Control and monitor garage door opener remotely - Get real time push notification alerts when door is open, closed - Control the light of the garage door opener - Share access with family members or friends, with either temporary access or permanent access - Monitor multiple doors You need either one of the following Wi-Fi enabled devices to use the Orbit App. - Skylink Wi-Fi enabled garage door opener - Nova Universal Smart Garage Door Controller For more information on Skylink's Orbit, please visit www.skylinkhome.com.

Screenshots

ATA4 screens
Orbit Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ATA at 4.6 against Orbit Home's 2.4. ATA also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (50% vs 31%). Orbit Home's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ATA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbit Home has 64 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ATA's written reviews are positive against 31% of Orbit Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ATA ships an update every 3 months, Orbit Home every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ATA versus Orbit Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATAOrbit Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better2.4 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better31.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1164 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomatic Technology Australia Pty.Ltd.Skylink Group

Customer experience

ATA

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Orbit Home

All ratings64 ratings
Positive29.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral12.3%
Negative56.6%

Bugs and requests

ATA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Orbit Home

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Email verification code entry freezes during signup
  • Login timeout errors preventing access
  • App won't recognize email addresses when adding users
  • WiFi connectivity detection fails despite active connection
  • Door opens partially on its own then closes
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  • Push notifications delayed by hours
  • Door status shows incorrect state (open when closed)
  • App crashes after iPhone OS updates
  • Cannot complete initial setup process
  • Requires multiple setup attempts (5+ times)
  • Door won't respond to app commands despite showing online
  • Random online/offline status cycling
  • Notifications stopped working after recent updates
  • App requires login every time despite Face ID enabled
  • Advanced WiFi settings (5GHz) cause connection failures
  • Door sensor frequently disconnects from WiFi

Requested features

14 requests
  • Apple HomeKit integration
  • Apple Watch app support
  • CarPlay support
  • Automatic door closing with timer
  • Scheduled closing times
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  • Notification alerts for doors left open too long
  • LED light timer control
  • Google Home integration (already exists but needs improvement)
  • Dark mode
  • Home screen widget for quick access
  • Siri voice control support
  • Door open duration alerts
  • Light status toggle indicator
  • Two-way voice/camera integration improvements

In-app purchases

None

ATA

No in-app purchases

None

Orbit Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ATA free?
ATA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbit Home free?
Orbit Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ATA or Orbit Home?
ATA is rated higher. ATA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Orbit Home averages 2.4 from 64 ratings.
Do ATA or Orbit Home have ads?
Neither ATA nor Orbit Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ATA or Orbit Home?
ATA ships an update every 3 months, and Orbit Home every 2 months. Most recently, ATA was updated on September 12, 2026 and Orbit Home on September 23, 2026.

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