Comparison

Orbit Home vs QUBA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

QUBA

Stay connected with your community and access essential Islamic resources. This app provides daily prayer times, event updates, and live broadcasts from the mosque. You can also learn about social services, donate, and contact community leaders.

Highlights
  • Live broadcast of events
  • Daily prayer times
  • Community event listings
  • Social service information
  • Donation support
  • Push notifications
  • Contact Imams and scholars
Features
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Masjid Quba was established in 2019 by Afghan American Community of Washington with the intent of fostering a thriving diverse Muslim community based on Islamic values and preserving what is considered essential to human welfare such as Religion, Life, Family, Mind, Wealth, Justice and Liberty. With this App Stay in touch with day-to-day events Get regular prayer times Stay connected with the ​community Masjid Quba Apple iPhone app offers the following: * Watch LIVE Broadcast of Khatiras, Jummah Khutbahs, & other Events from within the App. * Learn about all the various social services offered such as health clinics & the House of Goods. * View current Salah Times - Adhan and Iqamah. * View Jumuah Times & Khateeb Info. * Donate & support your Masjid. * View all upcoming Events offered Masjid Quba catering to different segments of the community. * Receive Push Notifications on your iPhone - Inclement weather, Live Broadcast Starting, Ramadan/Eid announcements, Major Events, etc * Learn more about our Imams & scholars and contact them for your needs such as questions, Nikah officiating, pastoral counseling, etc * Contact the Masjid via Phone/Email for general questions and for scheduling a visit or event.

Screenshots

Orbit Home4 screens
QUBA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QUBA at 5.0 against Orbit Home's 2.4. QUBA also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Orbit Home's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QUBA 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbit Home ships an update every 2 months, QUBA weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Orbit Home versus QUBA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbit HomeQUBA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (67 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkylink GroupSwaleha Inamdar

Customer experience

Orbit Home

All ratings64 ratings
Positive29.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral12.3%
Negative56.6%

QUBA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

QUBA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Orbit Home

No in-app purchases

None

QUBA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbit Home free?
Orbit Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QUBA free?
QUBA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orbit Home or QUBA?
QUBA is rated higher. Orbit Home averages 2.4 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while QUBA averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Orbit Home or QUBA have ads?
Neither Orbit Home nor QUBA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbit Home or QUBA?
Orbit Home ships an update every 2 months, and QUBA weekly. Most recently, Orbit Home was updated on October 23, 2026 and QUBA on October 24, 2026.

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