Orbit Home vs Starry Garage
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.
Starry Garage
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Starry App connects with the Starry smart device to control any garage or gate from your iPhone. Enjoy simple, fast, and reliable access control. Features: – Universal: works with any garage or gate – Remote: open and close from anywhere – Live snapshots: real-time camera images – History: view past door activity in the app – Quick installation: sync the device in minutes The Starry app works together with the Starry hardware device to transform your garage into a smart, secure, and connected entry point. Requires Starry device (sold separately).
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Verdict
Orbit Home and Starry Garage are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Orbit Home | Starry Garage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (67 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skylink Group | PAU TURRO MUNOZ |
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
Starry Garage
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Orbit Home
No in-app purchases
Starry Garage
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Orbit Home free?
Is Starry Garage free?
Do Orbit Home or Starry Garage have ads?
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