Orb.net vs Port & Cable Identifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Measures internet responsiveness
- Measures internet reliability
- Measures internet speed
- Continuous lightweight tests
- Easy-to-understand scores
- Technical details for advanced users
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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.
Port & Cable Identifier
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orb.net at none against Port & Cable Identifier's 2. Orb.net also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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
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.
| Parameter | Orb.net | Port & Cable Identifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orb Forge Inc. | Tilak Shakya |
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
Orb.net
No in-app purchases
Port & Cable Identifier
- Weekly Premium Access$3.997 Days
- Yearly Premium Access$29.991 Year
Questions
Is Orb.net free?
Is Port & Cable Identifier free?
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