Comparison

Places vs CableMaster

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

Head to head
About

Places

Easily save, organize, and access all your important addresses in one place. Features include map view, one-tap navigation, and easy sharing. Keep track of home, friends' places, or favorite spots.

Highlights
  • Save favorite spots
  • Organize friends' addresses
  • Interactive map view
  • One-tap navigation
  • Share addresses easily
  • Sync across devices
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Places: Save, Organise, and Find All Your Important Addresses! Tired of losing track of addresses? Say hello to Places – the ultimate app for saving, organising, and accessing all the locations that matter to you. Whether it’s your home, your best mate’s new place, or your favourite café, Places keeps everything in one convenient spot. Why You’ll Love Places: - Save Your Favourite Spots: Store your own addresses and never forget them again. - Keep Friends’ Addresses: Easily save and organise addresses for family, friends, or colleagues. - Map View: See all your saved places on a beautiful, interactive map. - One-Tap Navigation: Get directions instantly with integrated maps. - Share with Ease: Send addresses to friends or family with just a tap. - Sync Across Devices: Access your saved places anytime, anywhere. Download Places now and keep all your important locations at your fingertips! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CableMaster

Design, document, and visualize complex cable layouts for IT infrastructure. Create assets, define ports, and connect cables with a clean interface. Works offline with no login required.

Highlights
  • Manual asset, port, and cable modeling
  • Custom cable and port types
  • 2D visualization of physical connections
  • CSV import for data entry
  • Offline functionality
  • Unlimited assets and projects (Pro)
Features
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Map patch panels, racks, and physical network cabling without spreadsheets. CableMaster helps network engineers, IT teams, and infrastructure managers document cable layouts and trace connections with confidence. Create assets, define ports, connect cables, and inspect endpoint-to-endpoint paths in a focused offline workspace. Key features - Patch panel, rack, asset, and port mapping - Cable trace from endpoint to endpoint - Clear 2D network topology visualisation - Custom cable, port, and asset types - CSV import and export for project data - Fully offline with no login required Pro features CableMaster Pro removes usage limits and adds advanced productivity tools. - Unlimited assets, ports, and connections - Multiple projects - CSV import and export - Canvas zoom and pan CableMaster keeps your physical cabling documentation clear, portable, and ready for the next change. Subscription CableMaster Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. New subscribers get a 1-month free trial. After the trial, payment is charged to your Apple ID each month unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n8InO1CjDJYhjIeMVUfdcouYfVMMiM4cBY2qTJSjvF0/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Places4 screens
CableMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CableMaster at 5.0 against Places's 4.0. CableMaster also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Places sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and CableMaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CableMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Places ships an update every 3 months, CableMaster every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Places versus CableMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlacesCableMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli DincHalil Can GUNDUZ

Customer experience

Places

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CableMaster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Places

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly subscription$0.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$19.991 Year
One-time7
  • Tiny Tip$0.99
  • Buy me an espresso$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Buy me a flat white$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
  • Treat me to a lunch$4.99
  • Lifetime Purchase$24.99
2 purchases

CableMaster

Subscriptions1
  • CableMaster Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro User Unlock$12.99

Questions

Is Places free?
Places is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CableMaster free?
CableMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Places or CableMaster?
CableMaster is rated higher. Places averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CableMaster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Places or CableMaster have ads?
Neither Places nor CableMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Places or CableMaster?
Places ships an update every 3 months, and CableMaster every 6 weeks. Most recently, Places was updated on October 30, 2026 and CableMaster on November 5, 2026.

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