Comparison

VersaTech Recloser Programmer vs Orbitas

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

Head to head
About

VersaTech Recloser Programmer

This utility app enables communication with specific recloser devices via WiFi. It allows users to read and program settings, download logs, and monitor real-time data, offering full functionality on iPad and restricted features on iPhone.

Highlights
  • Read and program recloser settings
  • Monitor real-time current data
  • Download event and data logs
  • Generate and share PDF reports
  • Flash beacon to identify reclosers
  • View oscillograms for overcurrent events
Features
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The Hubbell Power Systems 'VersaTech® Recloser Programmer' for iPad and iPhone apps allow communication with Versa-Tech® I (VT-I), Versa-Tech® LT (VTLT), Versa-Tech® II (VT-II) or Versa-Tech® XC (VT-XC) Reclosers equipped with WiFi modules. With the iPad version, users can read and program settings, download Event and Data Logs and perform other functions, as they would when using a laptop computer and a remote radio. The iPhone version has restricted capabilities such as viewing, generating reports, and limited command functions. Specifically, using the iPad 'VersaTech Recloser Programmer' customers can: - Flash Beacon functionality to identity recloser in the field. - Read and Program Versa-Tech Recloser settings. - Monitor Real-Time Current Data on the Versa-Tech Recloser. - View Data Log and View Demand Graph. - Download Versa-Tech Event Log. - View, Download and Edit Versa-Tech Scratchpad. - Download and Save PDF format reports on the iPad that could be shared via email. - Change the Wi-Fi SSID and password from the app. - For the Versa-Tech II and XC, customers can also · View Device and Audit Logs · View Oscillogram for overcurrent events · Export Demand log, Event log, Device log and Oscillogram data/graph as a report and view them instantly or offline · Set the Recloser in Hot Line Tag/Non-Reclose from the app · Trip, Close or Lockout the Recloser from the app · Create multiple users and permission levels

About

Orbitas

This app enables users to view accuracy and positional data from Asteri GNSS receivers. It allows for Real-Time Kinematic corrections and the collection of precise utility line information for above and below-ground features.

Highlights
  • View GNSS receiver accuracy and quality
  • Apply Real-Time Kinematic corrections
  • Utilize corrections in Apple software
  • Collect utility line information
  • Support for above and below-ground features
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Orbitas Field, allows users to view accuracy, quality and positional information for the brand new Asteri GNSS receivers. Further, apply Real-Time Kinematic correction information directly to Asteri GNSS and then utilize in any Apple supported software that utilizes Integrated Location Services. Still need more... Utilize Orbitas field to collect accurate utility line information for above and below-ground features!

Screenshots

VersaTech Recloser Programmer4 screens
Orbitas1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Orbitas at every 2 months against VersaTech Recloser Programmer's every 10 months. VersaTech Recloser Programmer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VersaTech Recloser Programmer against 5.0 for Orbitas. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VersaTech Recloser Programmer ships an update every 10 months, Orbitas every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
VersaTech Recloser Programmer versus Orbitas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVersaTech Recloser ProgrammerOrbitas
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHubbell Power Systems, Inc.Tri-Global Technologies LLC

Customer experience

VersaTech Recloser Programmer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Orbitas

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VersaTech Recloser Programmer

No in-app purchases

None

Orbitas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VersaTech Recloser Programmer free?
VersaTech Recloser Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbitas free?
Orbitas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VersaTech Recloser Programmer or Orbitas?
VersaTech Recloser Programmer and Orbitas are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do VersaTech Recloser Programmer or Orbitas have ads?
Neither VersaTech Recloser Programmer nor Orbitas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VersaTech Recloser Programmer or Orbitas?
VersaTech Recloser Programmer ships an update every 10 months, and Orbitas every 2 months. Most recently, VersaTech Recloser Programmer was updated on June 11, 2026 and Orbitas on September 17, 2026.

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