BTC ePlug vs iStick Ultra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BTC ePlug
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ePlug smart socket, is the basic component of electrical control in home automation. It provides remote control, automatic schedule control, and timer control. Through the App, users can observe the electrical power and use of electrical energy on the socket, to do analysis, comparison, to reach energy-saving purpose.
iStick Ultra
This utility app facilitates seamless data transfer and backup from your iDevice. It offers automatic app launching, one-touch photo library backup, and secure iCloud import. A read-only mode ensures data integrity and protection against unauthorized modifications.
- Automatic app launch on connection
- One-touch photo library backup
- Import and backup iCloud photos/videos
- Read-only mode for data protection
- Secure login for privacy
- Access app-stored data
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The iStickUltra app utilizes the iAP2 protocol, enabling a range of powerful features, including: • Automatic app launch when connected to your iDevice • One-touch backup of your entire photo library • Import and backup all photos and videos stored in iCloud • Read-only mode prevents data modification or deletion, safeguards against viruses, and allows secure view-only access when sharing with others. • Secure login to ensure your data privacy and protection • Seamless communication with your iDevice to access app-stored data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iStick Ultra at every 3 weeks against BTC ePlug's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BTC ePlug ships an update every 10 months, iStick Ultra every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BTC ePlug | iStick Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Behavior Tech Computer Corp. | Gopod Group Limited |
In-app purchases
BTC ePlug
No in-app purchases
iStick Ultra
No in-app purchases
