# Orbit Home vs PickiPet

The clearest difference is rating: PickiPet at 5.0 against Orbit Home's 2.4. PickiPet also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Orbit Home's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

PickiPet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbit Home has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orbit Home | PickiPet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-home/id1375796623/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickipet/id6751961500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skylink Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/553398083) | [BRENDAN FRANK SADAKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837716724) |

## What reviewers say

### Orbit Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-home/id1375796623)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤫 Quiet garage door operation
- 📱 Easy-to-use intuitive interface
- 🔔 Real-time door status notifications
- 🌐 Remote access from anywhere
- 💰 Affordable pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Apple HomeKit integration
- Apple Watch app support
- CarPlay support
- Automatic door closing with timer
- Scheduled closing times


### PickiPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickipet/id6751961500)

Easily track your pet's food preferences by scanning barcodes and rating their reactions. Set reminders for foods you want to reintroduce and shop smarter with a clear record of what your pet loves.

**Highlights:** Create pet profiles with pictures, Scan food barcodes, Rate food based on pet's reaction, Add notes on food preferences, Set reminders to re-try foods, Smart shopping list based on preferences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orbit Home free?

Orbit Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PickiPet free?

PickiPet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Orbit Home or PickiPet?

PickiPet is rated higher. Orbit Home averages 2.4 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while PickiPet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Orbit Home or PickiPet have ads?

Neither Orbit Home nor PickiPet shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*