Orbit Home vs DESLOC
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.
DESLOC
This app provides smart home security, allowing real-time monitoring of door lock status and remote unlocking. It offers flexible access management for users and integrates with voice assistants for convenient control.
- Real-time lock status monitoring
- Remote lock and unlock
- Customizable user access permissions
- Voice control integration (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- Encrypted data for privacy
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DESLOC is a reliable protector of home security, designed to deliver a seamless, secure, and efficient smart home experience. Real-time Lock Status Monitoring – Check the status of your door lock and stay informed about your home’s security at all times. Remote Lock Control – Unlock your door remotely via the APP anytime, anywhere, ensuring effortless access. Flexible Access Management – Easily customize access permissions for each user, ensuring entry is granted only at authorized time. Seamless Smart Home Integration – Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing for effortless voice-controlled unlocking. At DESLOC, we deeply understand your security needs and prioritize your privacy. All data is encrypted to safeguard your personal information and home security at all times. For more details, visit www.desloc.com. For any inquiries, please contact us at support@desloc.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DESLOC at 93% against Orbit Home's 31%. DESLOC also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
DESLOC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Orbit Home's written reviews are positive against 93% of DESLOC's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orbit Home | DESLOC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (67 ratings) | 4.3 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | 92.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skylink Group | Hangzhou Future Key Technology Co., LTD |
Customer experience
Orbit Home
DESLOC
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
DESLOC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Orbit Home
No in-app purchases
DESLOC
No in-app purchases
