# AnkerBox vs BLUETTI

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

AnkerBox ships an update fortnightly, BLUETTI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AnkerBox | BLUETTI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ankerbox/id1096079945/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetti/id1550568336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **66.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) | [Shenzhen Poweroak Newener Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281393663) |

## What reviewers say

### AnkerBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ankerbox/id1096079945)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BLUETTI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetti/id1550568336)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick connection
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔋 Reliable power backup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Forced account login
- 🤔 Cluttered interface
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth pairing problems
- Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
- Incorrect data reporting
- Forced app updates

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Estimated time remaining
- Customizable notifications
- Improved data analytics


## Frequently asked 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 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*