# CableApp vs Ferret Tools

The clearest difference is ads: Ferret Tools at none against CableApp's shown. Ferret Tools also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). CableApp's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 27%). On price, rating, update cadence 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for CableApp against 3.0 for Ferret Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ferret Tools has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of CableApp's written reviews are positive against 27% of Ferret Tools's.

CableApp ships an update every 2 months, Ferret Tools every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CableApp | Ferret Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cableapp/id1180099775/reviews) | **[3.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferret-tools/id1275320105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prysmian Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/914872756) | [The Cable Ferret Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315506831) |

## What reviewers say

### CableApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cableapp/id1180099775)

This tool assists professionals in selecting the optimal cabling solution for their projects. It calculates the best cross-section, offers money and CO2 saving advice, and provides access to technical documentation and industry news.

**Highlights:** Optimal cross-section calculation, Money and CO2 saving advice, Access to technical documentation, Direct link to product catalogs, Save, print, and share results, Industry news and videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ferret Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferret-tools/id1275320105)

View and record live video from your inspection camera. This app allows you to capture photos and videos of hard-to-reach areas. Requires a separate Ferret inspection camera to function.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Photo capture, Video recording, Inspection camera control

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CableApp free?

CableApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ferret Tools free?

Ferret Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CableApp or Ferret Tools?

Ferret Tools is rated higher. CableApp averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ferret Tools averages 3.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do CableApp or Ferret Tools have ads?

CableApp shows ads; Ferret Tools does not.

### Which is updated more often, CableApp or Ferret Tools?

CableApp ships an update every 2 months, and Ferret Tools every 6 weeks. Most recently, CableApp was updated on June 4, 2026 and Ferret Tools on June 10, 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.*