u64 vs Box Keeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
u64
Remotely manage your Ultimate64, Ultimate II+, or Commodore 64 Ultimate hardware from your iPhone. Control device functions, mount disk images, play music, and edit memory wirelessly.
- Remote device control (reset, reboot, pause)
- Load PRG, cartridge, SID, and MOD files
- Mount/unmount D64, G64, D71, G71, D81 disk images
- Memory editor with peek/poke
- Send text commands via keyboard buffer
- Access and modify device settings
- Real-time drive state monitoring
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Control your Ultimate64, Ultimate II+, or the new Commodore 64 Ultimate directly from your iPhone. Mount disks, play SID music, manage files, and configure your device — all wirelessly over your local network. DEVICE CONTROL Reset, reboot, pause, resume, and power your machine remotely. Load PRG programs, cartridge files, SID tunes, and MOD audio instantly. DISK MANAGEMENT Mount and unmount D64, G64, D71, G71, and D81 disk images without leaving your chair. DEVELOPMENT TOOLS Peek and poke memory addresses with the built-in memory editor. Send text commands through the keyboard buffer for automation and testing. CONFIGURATION Access and modify device settings. Save configurations to flash memory for permanent storage. STATUS MONITORING View real-time drive states, mounted images, and device information with instant feedback. Connects via Ethernet or Wi-Fi on your local network. Auto-discovers compatible devices. Perfect for retro gaming, C64 development, digital preservation, and educational use. Requires Ultimate64, Ultimate II+, Ultimate II, or Commodore 64 Ultimate hardware with network connectivity and REST API support.
Box Keeper
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Box Keeper helps you keep track of your real-world items — so you never have to guess where something is again. Create spaces, organize boxes, and catalog what’s inside each one. Add items with photos and quickly search everything when you need it. No more opening every box to find one thing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Box Keeper at Free against u64's $0.99. Box Keeper also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). u64's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On ads 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
Box Keeper is free to download; u64 costs $0.99 up front. Box Keeper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. u64 asks for nothing beyond the download.
u64 ships an update every 3 months, Box Keeper weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | u64 | Box Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcin Spoczynski | Bruno Costa Ramos |
In-app purchases
u64
No in-app purchases
Box Keeper
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$34.99
