Orb.net vs Crossbow Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orb.net
This app provides insights into your internet connection's performance, measuring responsiveness, reliability, and speed. It offers both simple scores and detailed technical data for users of all levels. The platform runs continuously without impacting your device or connection.
- Measures internet responsiveness
- Monitors internet reliability
- Tests internet speed
- Provides easy-to-understand scores
- Offers technical details
- Runs without disrupting connection
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Orb shows your true internet experience and is a free platform that runs without disrupting your connection or device. It measures Responsiveness, Reliability, and Speed using lightweight, continuous tests, and provides easy-to-understand scores as well as the technical details for nerds.
Crossbow Tracker
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CrossbowTracker enables Bluetooth connectivity to your Crossbow Automatic Antenna Tracker (AAT), presenting real-time data in intuitive visual formats. You can also SetHome for the tracker by using your phone location.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Orb.net at 4 against Crossbow Tracker's 2. Orb.net also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | Orb.net | Crossbow Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orb Forge Inc. | 明亮 梁 |
Bugs and requests
Orb.net
Reported bugs
2 issues- Console opens on desktop every time
- Slow performance
Requested features
3 requests- Apple TV app
- PlayStation app
- Background mode
Crossbow Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Orb.net
No in-app purchases
Crossbow Tracker
No in-app purchases
