PowerBot vs CableBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PowerBot
This utility allows users to read data from microSD cards using a Lightning connector. It supports traditional data reading, contact backups, and copying pictures to external devices.
- MicroSD card reading
- Lightning connector compatible
- Data backup
- Contact backup
- Picture copying
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PowerBot is an operated software of microSD card reader,which is made for Lightning connector.Working with external device,except traditional data reading function，it also can be used for reading data,backup contacts and copying pictures etc.
CableBox
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We all have it. The one box full of old cables. Because we'll need one one day. At some point. And when the time comes, we're not sure whether we actually have the right cable for our requirements. In the box in the attic? Or in the box in the basement? Now there is an app which lists all your cables virtually. This app provides you with easy access to: + Cable type and cable length + Cable brand name + Cable picture + Notes to the cable + Cable location (if you have more than one box full of cables) This app also features a search function in which you specify one or both cable connectors and if you have such a cable in one of your cables boxes, the app will show you all details of this cable, and in which box you will find it. In the free version, you can save 1 box with up to 10 cables. If you need more boxes or more cables, you can remove this limit for a one-time purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PowerBot at none against CableBox's 1. PowerBot also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.5). CableBox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. CableBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PowerBot asks for nothing beyond the download.
PowerBot ships an update every 2 months, CableBox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PowerBot | CableBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Reflying Electronic Co., Ltd | Hendrik Ragnar Jahns |
In-app purchases
PowerBot
No in-app purchases
CableBox
- Full access$0.99
