Orbit Home vs TMC Alarm +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
TMC Alarm +
Remotely manage your home security system with this app. Arm and disarm your system, control user access, and receive instant notifications for events like door openings or motion detection.
- Remote arm/disarm
- User and code management
- Real-time notification rules
- Door/window open alerts
- Motion detection alerts
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It’s your home, you set the rules. The TMC Alarm + app gives you what you deserve, reliability and control. Arm and disarm your security system remotely, manage users and codes with ease. Set rules for real-time notifications and know instantly when doors and windows are opened or when motion is detected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TMC Alarm + at 4.8 against Orbit Home's 2.4. TMC Alarm + also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (987 vs 67). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
TMC Alarm + holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TMC Alarm + has 987 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Orbit Home's written reviews are positive against 41% of TMC Alarm +'s.
Orbit Home ships an update every 2 months, TMC Alarm + every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orbit Home | TMC Alarm + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (67 ratings) | 4.8 (987 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | 41.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67 | 987 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 274 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skylink Group | Energy Savings Corp |
Customer experience
Orbit Home
TMC Alarm +
User reviews
Orbit Home
From 67 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤫 Quiet garage door operation
- 📱 Easy-to-use intuitive interface
- 🔔 Real-time door status notifications
- 🌐 Remote access from anywhere
- 💰 Affordable pricing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📡 Unreliable WiFi connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Inconsistent performance (works 60% of the time)
- 🔌 Random disconnections requiring manual resets
- ❌ Cannot open/close door despite showing online status
TMC Alarm +
From 987 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Great security system
- 💡 Useful app features like remote access
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Connectivity issues, app often offline
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance, multiple issues arming/disarming
- 🐛 Sensor labeling problems
Bugs and 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
TMC Alarm +
Reported bugs
3 issues- Invalid access code errors
- App not loading after updates
- Home dashboard buttons disappearing
Requested features
3 requests- Scheduled arm/disarm feature
- Emergency/SOS button in app
- Integration with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
Orbit Home
No in-app purchases
TMC Alarm +
No in-app purchases
