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Apple ID6761207949
Bundle IDcom.companion.orbit
SellerSeller
Min iOS17.0
Min macOS14.0
Device familiesiphone, ipad
Released2026-03-30
Copyright© 2026 Simon Huber
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Preview 2 platforms
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What’s New Version 1.1.0
- In-app VM and Host Consoles. Full-screen VNC for any VM or host, right inside the app.
- Console power-ups. Customisable shortcut bar, paste straight from Apple Passwords, 1Password or Bitwarden, and six keyboard layouts (US, UK, Swiss German, German, French, Spanish).
- Expanded VM and host management. Resize CPU, RAM and disks with sliders, enter maintenance mode with automatic VM migration, plus a full power-action set (suspend, snapshot, revert, restart toolstack, emergency shutdown) with clear confirmation dialogs.
- Users, Groups & ACL Roles. Admins get a complete editor for identities and fine-grained permissions, including granting roles to whole groups at once.
- A new Account screen. Profile, SSH keys, active sessions per device, and an optional Gravatar avatar.
- Real-time live updates. VMs, hosts, storage and tasks stream changes the moment they happen.
- Smarter dashboard & notifications. Tap any alert to jump straight to the affected resource, with deduplicated background notifications so you only hear about what matters.
- Hardened security. Sessions wrapped behind Face ID, sensitive content blurred in the app switcher, and a sign-in that holds up on flaky networks.
- Redesigned from the ground up. Every screen rebuilt on a fresh design system with sharper typography, consistent cards, OS-aware VM icons, and alternate app icons.
Description
Orbit is a companion app for Xen Orchestra that puts your entire virtualization infrastructure at your fingertips.
Dashboard at a Glance
See running VMs, host status, CPU, memory, and storage usage the moment you open the app. Live stats charts give you real-time visibility into performance.
In-App VM & Host Consoles
Open a full VNC console for any VM or host without leaving the app. Paste credentials directly from Apple Passwords, 1Password, or Bitwarden. Type in six keyboard layouts (US, UK, Swiss German, German, French, Spanish). Customize the quick-action shortcut bar above the keyboard with separate sets for hosts and VMs.
Full VM Management
Start, stop, reboot, suspend, snapshot, revert, and migrate virtual machines. Resize vCPUs, memory, and disks with live sliders. Move individual disks between storage repositories. View OS details, network interfaces, IP addresses, disk usage, and resource allocation. All in one place.
Host & Storage Oversight
Enter maintenance mode with automatic VM migration. Restart toolstacks, emergency-shutdown unresponsive hosts, or take them cleanly offline. Monitor host health, check for missing patches, and drill into any storage repository to see its usage and connected hosts.
Users, Groups & ACL Roles
Admins can create users, manage group memberships, and author ACL v2 roles with fine-grained privileges. Grant roles to individuals or whole groups at once. Review effective privileges and active tokens per user.
Your Account in One Place
A dedicated Account screen for your profile, SSH keys, active sessions per device, and your own effective privileges. Optional Gravatar avatar for a personal touch.
Backup Monitoring
Track backup job status across your environment. New job, run, and log detail screens break down every backup step by step, with warnings, errors, and one-tap copy for sharing with support. Get notified when a job fails or completes with warnings so you can act fast.
Smart Notifications
Background monitoring alerts you to failed tasks, offline hosts, stopped VMs, critical storage, and backup issues. Even when the app is closed. Alerts are deduplicated and summarized so you only hear about what matters. Fully customizable per category.
Multi-Server Support
Save multiple Xen Orchestra instances and switch between them instantly. Notifications stay scoped to your active server.
Built for iPad & iPhone
A native two-column layout on iPad and an optimized single-column experience on iPhone. Every screen rebuilt on a fresh design system with sharper typography, consistent cards, OS-aware VM icons, and alternate app icons.
Secure by Design
Credentials stored in the iOS Keychain and protected by Face ID. Sensitive content blurred in the app switcher. Self-signed certificate support with SHA-256 pinning. Resilient sign-in that holds up on flaky networks.
Capabilities
In-App Purchases
Accessibility
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Version history 4 versions
Build 886079247v1.1.02026-06-09 16:44:54
- In-app VM and Host Consoles. Full-screen VNC for any VM or host, right inside the app.
- Console power-ups. Customisable shortcut bar, paste straight from Apple Passwords, 1Password or Bitwarden, and six keyboard layouts (US, UK, Swiss German, German, French, Spanish).
- Expanded VM and host management. Resize CPU, RAM and disks with sliders, enter maintenance mode with automatic VM migration, plus a full power-action set (suspend, snapshot, revert, restart toolstack, emergency shutdown) with clear confirmation dialogs.
- Users, Groups & ACL Roles. Admins get a complete editor for identities and fine-grained permissions, including granting roles to whole groups at once.
- A new Account screen. Profile, SSH keys, active sessions per device, and an optional Gravatar avatar.
- Real-time live updates. VMs, hosts, storage and tasks stream changes the moment they happen.
- Smarter dashboard & notifications. Tap any alert to jump straight to the affected resource, with deduplicated background notifications so you only hear about what matters.
- Hardened security. Sessions wrapped behind Face ID, sensitive content blurred in the app switcher, and a sign-in that holds up on flaky networks.
- Redesigned from the ground up. Every screen rebuilt on a fresh design system with sharper typography, consistent cards, OS-aware VM icons, and alternate app icons.
Build 885138341v1.0.22026-05-01 00:02:52
Bug fixes:
- Fixed Orbit Pro widgets remaining locked after purchase. Widgets now correctly unlock for users who own Orbit Pro.
- Tapping a saved server now provides clear feedback. If the session has expired or its credentials are missing, an alert explains what happened, the server is removed from the saved list, and the sign-in form is pre-filled with the URL and username so you can quickly re-authenticate.
- Renamed "Clear Token on Sign Out" to "Clear Credentials on Sign Out". When enabled, signing out now also removes the server from your saved-servers list, so you no longer end up with orphaned entries that can't be signed in to.
- Improved API token cleanup. When you sign in again with username and password, the previous token is now revoked on the XO server instead of being left behind, keeping your XO token list tidy.
- Fixed the Orbit logo on the iPad login screen drifting and being partially hidden by the sign-in form when resizing the app window in Split View or Stage Manager.
Build 884196363v1.0.12026-04-06 22:37:31
Authentication & Security Improvements:
- API tokens created by the app are now labeled "Xen Orchestra Companion (iOS)" for easy identification in the XO web UI
- Tokens are automatically rotated when nearing expiration, preventing unexpected session loss
- Old tokens are now properly revoked on the server when signing out or removing a server, reducing token clutter
- Self-signed certificate fingerprints are now displayed in Settings for verification
- Added option to automatically trust renewed self-signed certificates with a clear security warning
- Signing out with "Clear Token on Sign Out" enabled now also revokes the token on the server
Build 883808287v1.02026-03-31 01:24:53
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Availability 1 of 1 storefronts
| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
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US | en-US | Free | 0 | — | 1.1.0 |
Change log 8 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
- In-app VM and Host Consoles. Full-screen VNC for any VM or host, right inside the app.
- Console power-ups. Customisable shortcut bar, paste straight from Ap
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description updated
Orbit is a companion app for Xen Orchestra that puts your entire virtualization infrastructure at your fingertips.
Dashboard at a Glance
See running VMs, host
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subtitle updated
Manage Your Infrastructure
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name updated
Orbit for Xen Orchestra
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Version 1.1.0 released
- In-app VM and Host Consoles. Full-screen VNC for any VM or host, right inside the app.
- Console power-ups. Customisable shortcut bar, paste straight from Apple Passwords, 1Password or Bitwarden, and six keyboard layouts (US, UK, Swiss G
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Version 1.0.2 released
Bug fixes:
- Fixed Orbit Pro widgets remaining locked after purchase. Widgets now correctly unlock for users who own Orbit Pro.
- Tapping a saved server now provides clear feedback. If the session has expired or its credentials are missin
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Version 1.0.1 released
Authentication & Security Improvements:
- API tokens created by the app are now labeled "Xen Orchestra Companion (iOS)" for easy identification in the XO web UI
- Tokens are automatically rotated when nearing expiration, preventing unexpec
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Version 1.0 released