ORBCOMM Field Support Tool vs SkyBitz SkyMobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ORBCOMM Field Support Tool
This tool assists with the installation and upkeep of various ORBCOMM devices. It supports a range of products for field service professionals.
- Device installation support
- Product maintenance
- Supports CS 500
- Supports CT 1000
- Supports CT 3500
- Supports GT series
- Supports IS 400
- Supports PT 6100
Read full descriptionHide full description
Field Support Tool enables the installation and maintenance of these ORBCOMM products: CS 500 CT 1000 CT 3500 GT 1100 GT 1110 GT 1200 GT 1220 GT 1230 GT 1210 GT 1020 GT 1030 IS 400 PT 6100 SC1000
SkyBitz SkyMobile
This app helps fleet managers, installers, and maintenance staff quickly install, configure, and troubleshoot tracking devices. It enhances visibility, reduces errors, and ensures accountability for trailer and cargo security.
- Install and configure tracking devices
- Troubleshoot hardware issues
- Improve fleet visibility
- Reduce installation errors
- Ensure accountability
- Support for next-gen telematics devices
Read full descriptionHide full description
SkyBitz Trailer Tracking Solutions empower customers to right size their fleet to reduce excess capital expenses, increase revenue per trailer, streamline operations and driver efficiency, and improve security of trailers and cargo. SkyBitz SkyMobile is a free mobile app that provides fleet managers, equipment installers, and maintenance staff the ability to quickly install, configure and troubleshoot SkyBitz’ devices. Using SkyMobile improves visibility, reduces errors, and ensures accountability between installers and the internal customer support teams. SkyMobile focuses on installations support for our newest products including • Kinnect – our next-generation telematics device platform, the foundation for SmartTrailerTM • SkyCamera – our next-generation cargo sensor with cargo image • GTX5002C and GXT5002C-V – our tracking device with an integrated binary cargo sensor • SkyVue – our latest telematics solution for tracking-only applications that operates on the LTE-M network and is 5G compatible • WMS Wireless Door Sensor SkyMobile focuses on installations support for all SkyBitz hardware products, and SkyBitz recommends all installers start transitioning to SkyMobile. For any questions, please contact SkyBitz Customer Care (866) 875-9248.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ORBCOMM Field Support Tool at 3.7 against SkyBitz SkyMobile's 2.6. SkyBitz SkyMobile's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%). 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.
ORBCOMM Field Support Tool holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of ORBCOMM Field Support Tool's written reviews are positive against 25% of SkyBitz SkyMobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ORBCOMM Field Support Tool ships an update every 2 weeks, SkyBitz SkyMobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ORBCOMM Field Support Tool | SkyBitz SkyMobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | 2.6 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ORBCOMM INC | Skybitz |
Customer experience
ORBCOMM Field Support Tool
SkyBitz SkyMobile
In-app purchases
ORBCOMM Field Support Tool
No in-app purchases
SkyBitz SkyMobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ORBCOMM Field Support Tool free?
Is SkyBitz SkyMobile free?
Which has better reviews, ORBCOMM Field Support Tool or SkyBitz SkyMobile?
Do ORBCOMM Field Support Tool or SkyBitz SkyMobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, ORBCOMM Field Support Tool or SkyBitz SkyMobile?
Other comparisons
