Comparison

Orb.net vs Port & Cable Identifier

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

Head to head
About

Orb.net

This free platform continuously measures your internet connection's responsiveness, reliability, and speed. It provides easy-to-understand scores and detailed technical information for users who want to understand their true internet experience.

Highlights
  • Measures internet responsiveness
  • Measures internet reliability
  • Measures internet speed
  • Continuous lightweight tests
  • Easy-to-understand scores
  • Technical details for advanced users
Features
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Orb shows your true internet experience and is a free platform that runs without disrupting your connection or device. It measures Responsiveness, Reliability, and Speed using lightweight, continuous tests, and provides easy-to-understand scores as well as the technical details for nerds.

About

Port & Cable Identifier

Instantly identify any cable, port, or connector from a photo using AI. Get detailed specs, compatibility information, and usage tips in seconds. Perfect for tech professionals, students, and anyone managing electronic devices.

Highlights
  • AI-powered photo identification
  • Detailed specs and compatibility
  • Supports various connector types
  • Save favorites and add notes
  • Share identification results
  • Regular database updates
Features
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Stop guessing what that cable or port does. Port & Cable Identifier uses AI to identify any cable, port, or connector from a photo—get the type, specs, compatibility, and how to use it in seconds. Perfect for technicians, students, gamers, and anyone with a drawer full of mystery cables. Subscription required. Instant identification Take a photo or upload one from your gallery. The app recognizes cables, ports, and connector types, with specs and compatibility details. The system is trained on a wide range of cables and ports: USB, HDMI, audio, power, network, and specialty connectors. Specs and compatibility See pinout diagrams, voltage ratings, and data transfer speeds. Check compatibility, adapter needs, and usage tips. Compare similar cables and connector variants in one place. Use it anywhere Identify cables and ports at home, in the office, or in a store. Save favorites, add notes, and keep a simple inventory. Share results by message, email, or social media. Privacy first Photos are used only for identification and are processed securely. We don’t collect or share your personal data and don’t keep your images after we’re done. Always up to date We keep the database and recognition up to date with new cables, ports, connector types, specs, and compatibility information. Who it’s for • IT pros and technicians who need fast cable and port ID • Students learning connectors and electronics • Gamers and enthusiasts managing cables and adapters • Anyone who wants to know what that cable or port in the drawer actually is Subscription Unlimited scans and full access to specs and features are included with a weekly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. You can cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Pricing may vary by region. Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/cable-identifier-privacypolicy/home Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/cable-identifier-termsofuse/home Download Port & Cable Identifier and identify any cable or port in seconds.

Screenshots

Orb.net4 screens
Port & Cable Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Orb.net at 4.6 against Port & Cable Identifier's 4.0. Orb.net also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (35 vs 4). On price and ads 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. Port & Cable Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Orb.net asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orb.net holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orb.net has 35 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Orb.net versus Port & Cable Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrb.netPort & Cable Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrb Forge Inc.Tilak Shakya

Customer experience

Orb.net

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral17.9%
Negative17.9%

Port & Cable Identifier

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Orb.net

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Console opens on desktop every time
  • Slow performance

Requested features

3 requests
  • Apple TV app
  • PlayStation app
  • Background mode

Port & Cable Identifier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Orb.net

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Port & Cable Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Access$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Orb.net free?
Orb.net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Port & Cable Identifier free?
Port & Cable Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Orb.net or Port & Cable Identifier?
Orb.net is rated higher. Orb.net averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Port & Cable Identifier averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Orb.net or Port & Cable Identifier have ads?
Neither Orb.net nor Port & Cable Identifier shows ads.

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