Comparison

AnkerBox vs BLUETTI

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

Head to head
About

AnkerBox

Rent portable phone chargers from convenient locations across Seattle. Use the app to find a box, grab a charger, and recharge your device on the go. Return the charger to any AnkerBox when you're done.

Highlights
  • Find nearby AnkerBox locations
  • Rent chargers via the app
  • Track rental duration and cost
  • View rental history
  • Return chargers to any box
Features
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Located in businesses across Seattle, AnkerBox dispenses portable phone chargers. Chargers can be rented from and returned to any box using the AnkerBox app. Charge your phone anywhere. No cords. No outlets. No awkwardly waiting by a wall. It’s free for 30 minutes. Then, $1.99 each day. HOW ANKERBOX WORKS • GRAB. Get a phone charger from AnkerBox using the AnkerBox app. • GO. Use the charger anywhere and recharge your phone up to 3 times. • RETURN. Return the charger to any AnkerBox throughout Seattle. HOW THE APP WORKS • See nearby AnkerBox locations, including the number of available chargers and empty slots. • Rent a charger in less than a minute. Just enter the BOX ID and the charger type you want. • Track the length and cost of your rental, and see your rental history. CONNECT WITH US • Email: box@anker.com • Website: ankerbox.com • Facebook: facebook.com/theankerbox • Twitter: @Anker_Box • Instagram: ankerbox

About

BLUETTI

Manage your portable power station remotely. Monitor real-time energy usage, adjust settings for optimal performance, and receive instant alerts. Schedule charging and keep your device updated with the latest firmware.

Highlights
  • Real-time power monitoring
  • Remote setting adjustments
  • Instant status alerts
  • Scheduled charging
  • Firmware updates
  • User forum
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Take full control of your BLUETTI power station with the BLUETTI App! Designed for seamless energy management, our app allows you to monitor real-time power usage, adjust settings, and optimize performance—all from your iPhone or iPad. Key Features: Real-Time Monitoring: Track battery status, input/output power, and more. Smart Control: Adjust settings remotely for maximum efficiency. Instant Alerts: Receive important notifications about your power station. Scheduled Charging: Optimize energy use based on your needs. Firmware Updates: Keep your device up to date with the latest improvements. Forum: Connect with other users in the BLUETTI App forum, share your daily experiences with your power station, and gain more knowledge! Power up smarter with BLUETTI—download now and stay in charge, wherever you go!

Screenshots

AnkerBox4 screens
BLUETTI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BLUETTI at 4.3 against AnkerBox's 2.7. BLUETTI also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 15). AnkerBox's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, 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

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

BLUETTI holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLUETTI has 1.5K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of AnkerBox's written reviews are positive against 66% of BLUETTI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnkerBox ships an update fortnightly, BLUETTI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AnkerBox versus BLUETTI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnkerBoxBLUETTI
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (15 ratings)4.3 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews66.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings151.5K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB272 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPower Mobile Life LLCShenzhen Poweroak Newener Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

AnkerBox

All ratings15 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.1%

BLUETTI

All ratings1,472 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews989 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative24.2%

Bugs and requests

AnkerBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BLUETTI

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Bluetooth pairing problems
  • Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
  • Incorrect data reporting
  • Forced app updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Estimated time remaining
  • Customizable notifications
  • Improved data analytics

In-app purchases

None

AnkerBox

No in-app purchases

None

BLUETTI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AnkerBox free?
AnkerBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLUETTI free?
BLUETTI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AnkerBox or BLUETTI?
BLUETTI is rated higher. AnkerBox averages 2.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while BLUETTI averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.
Do AnkerBox or BLUETTI have ads?
Neither AnkerBox nor BLUETTI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AnkerBox or BLUETTI?
AnkerBox ships an update fortnightly, and BLUETTI every 3 weeks. Most recently, AnkerBox was updated on October 14, 2026 and BLUETTI on October 13, 2026.

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