GoGogate2 vs Orbit Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GoGogate2
Control your garage door or gate remotely using your iPhone or iPad. This app connects to a separate hardware device to provide secure, real-time status updates and even allows for camera integration to monitor your garage.
- Open/close garage doors and gates
- Garage door status alerts
- Connect IP cameras for monitoring
- Remote access via Wi-Fi or internet
- Secure AES encryption
- IFTTT compatibility
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Open your garage door or gate from your iPhone! Download the GoGogate 2 app to open or close your garage door or gate with your iPhone or iPad. This App works with the GoGoGate 2 device that can be purchased separately at www.gogogate.com. The GoGogate app will connect your iPhone or iPad to the GoGogate device via your Wi-Fi home network or internet Product details: *This APP (when used in conjunction with the GoGoGate 2 device) will open up to 3 garage doors *Garage door status alert: Shows if your garage doors are Open or Closed *Clean, Intuitive and User Friendly Interface *Unlimited number of users can download the app and operate a single garage *100% Secure with AES encryption technology *Connect a IP camera to GogoGate2 to see what is happen in your garage (up to 3 cameras, one for each door) *Remote Access *Compatible with IFTTT. Compatible with all Garage door openers. Advanced Settings: The GoGogate device can also be configured via the APP to operate other relay based products such as electric blinds or sprinkler systems.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GoGogate2 at 3.1 against Orbit Home's 2.4. GoGogate2 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (40% vs 31%). 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.
GoGogate2 holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of GoGogate2's written reviews are positive against 31% of Orbit Home's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoGogate2 | Orbit Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (42 ratings) — better | 2.4 (67 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews — better | 31.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 42 | 67 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | V2FE | Skylink Group |
Customer experience
GoGogate2
Orbit Home
Bugs and requests
GoGogate2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
GoGogate2
No in-app purchases
Orbit Home
No in-app purchases
