Cable & Port Identifier vs Tangle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cable & Port Identifier
Instantly identify any cable or connector by taking a photo. Get detailed specifications, compatibility information, and usage guides for thousands of cable types. Perfect for technicians, students, and home users needing quick identification.
- AI-driven cable recognition
- Detailed specifications and compatibility
- On-the-go cable discovery
- Save favorites and custom notes
- Secure image processing
- Continuously updated database
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Cable & Port Identifier is the fastest way to identify any cable or connector using artificial intelligence. Snap or upload a photo and instantly get the cable type, specifications, compatibility and usage details. Whether you're a technician, student, gamer or home user, the app puts a complete cable database in your pocket. (Subscription Required) ◆ Instant Cable Recognition • Snap or upload a photo to identify cable type, connector & specifications in seconds • AI-driven image analysis for exceptional accuracy • Covers thousands of cables from USB, HDMI, audio, power, network and specialty connectors ◆ Detailed Specs & Compatibility • View pinout diagrams, voltage ratings & data transfer speeds • Access compatibility charts, adapter requirements & usage guides • Compare similar cables and connector variations side by side ◆ On-the-Go Cable Discovery • Identify mystery cables in your drawer, at work or electronics stores • Save favorites, add custom notes & track your cable inventory • Share cable profiles via social media, email or messaging ◆ Private & Secure • Images processed securely; no personal data collected or shared • Photos used solely for identification and can be deleted anytime • We never store your images after processing is complete ◆ Always Updated Our database and AI are continuously refreshed with the latest cable types, connectors, specs and compatibility updates, powered by cutting-edge AI technology. ◆ Perfect for • IT professionals and technicians needing quick cable identification • Students learning about electronics and connector types • Gamers and tech enthusiasts organizing their cable collections • Home users trying to identify mystery cables and adapters Subscription Details Unlimited scans, full spec access & premium features become available after subscribing. Choose a weekly or yearly plan—whichever fits your needs. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Cancel anytime in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Prices may vary by region. Privacy Policy: https://appstore.devjmc.com/cableidentifier/privacy Terms: https://appstore.devjmc.com/cableidentifier/terms Support Questions or feedback? Email support@devjmc.com and we'll be happy to help. Stop guessing! Download Cable & Port Identifier today and identify any cable in seconds.
Tangle
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Stop untangling mystery cables. Tangle lets you tag every charger and cable with what it belongs to and where it's stored, so you never again waste time plugging in the wrong cable or hunting through a drawer. - Tag a cable with a name, device, and cable type (USB-C, Lightning, HDMI, etc.) - Note where it lives (kitchen drawer, office desk, travel bag) - Attach a photo so you can recognize it at a glance - Search instantly by device or storage spot - Works entirely offline: nothing leaves your device Free plan: tag up to 3 cables. Tangle Pro ($2.99 one-time): unlimited tagged cables and photo attachments, no subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Cable & Port Identifier at 3 against Tangle's 1. Cable & Port Identifier also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Cable & Port Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Tangle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Cable & Port Identifier | Tangle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JACOB COX | Joshua Deitel |
In-app purchases
Cable & Port Identifier
- Cable Port Identifier Weekly$5.997 Days
- Cable Port Identifier Lifetime$29.99
Tangle
- Tangle Pro$2.99
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