eHomeLife vs Orbit Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eHomeLife
Control smart plugs and connected electronic devices remotely. Schedule power cycles, create custom scenes for multiple devices, and monitor device status from anywhere.
- Remote on/off control
- Customizable schedules
- Automated rules
- Scene creation
- Device status monitoring
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eHomeLife mainly focuses on Home Automation gadgets. Currently, we have smart plug available in market. Customers can plug their electronic devices on it and then use the eHomeLife app to easily manage below features. 1. Turn electronic devices on/off from anywhere with eHomeLife app. 2. Create on/off schedules, auto-off rules to work automatically. 3. Support Scenes function, users can set multiple devices to the previously configured settings. 4. Check to see if connected devices are on/off from anywhere for peace of mind.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: eHomeLife at 81% against Orbit Home's 31%. eHomeLife also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eHomeLife holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eHomeLife has 372 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of eHomeLife's written reviews are positive against 31% of Orbit Home's.
eHomeLife ships an update every 6 weeks, Orbit Home every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eHomeLife | Orbit Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (372 ratings) — better | 2.4 (67 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews — better | 31.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 372 — better | 67 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 243 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd. | Skylink Group |
Customer experience
eHomeLife
Orbit Home
Bugs and requests
eHomeLife
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
eHomeLife
No in-app purchases
Orbit Home
No in-app purchases
