Comparison

HostBox vs StaticBao

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

Head to head
About

HostBox

Features
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HostBox is the deploy-layer iOS app for My T (not a Docker terminal inside My T). SSH into your own VPS from iPhone and install My T Server: • TeslaMate + TeslaMateAPI • Optional My T Companion • Optional temporary public IP or Cloudflare Tunnel • Unified entry, step-by-step progress, and health checks • SSH command console and maintenance tools for your own server Temporary-IP mode publishes only the Bearer-protected My T API. TeslaMate web and Grafana remain private on the VPS, so first-time vehicle authorization and dashboards require an SSH tunnel from a computer. With Cloudflare Tunnel/domain mode, those pages can open directly in a phone browser. When finished, open My T from the completion screen. The URL contains no secret; a five-minute local connection package supplies the full setup. My T tests it and asks whether to overwrite an existing connection or save another name. Passwords, private keys, Tokens, and Cloudflare secrets stay in on-device Keychain. Optional iCloud backup contains non-secret connection metadata only and requires credentials and SSH host trust to be established again after restore. Remote commands run on your server. You need your own VPS and (optionally) a Cloudflare account. You still authorize the vehicle in the TeslaMate web UI.

About

StaticBao

Features
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StaticBao is a static website hosting platform designed for individual developers and small teams, making it easy to get your site online. 【Key Features】 - Site Creation: Quickly create static sites with an auto-assigned domain - One-Click Deploy: Upload ZIP, RAR, or 7Z archives to deploy instantly - File Manager: Browse your site directory online - Analytics: View PV, UV, traffic, and request trends - Custom Domains: Connect your own domain - FTP Upload: Deploy via any FTP client - Site Renewal: Flexible plans, renew anytime - QR Code Sharing: Generate QR codes, save or share with friends 【Perfect For】 - Personal blogs, portfolios, and business cards - Company websites and product documentation - Landing pages and docs sites 【Why StaticBao】 - Fast Deployment: Upload and go live with zero config - Reliable: Enterprise-grade infrastructure for stability - Multilingual: Chinese, English, and Japanese UI - Built-in Analytics: Clear dashboards to track traffic Need help? Contact our support team anytime.

Screenshots

HostBox4 screens
StaticBao4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HostBox at none against StaticBao's 5. HostBox also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). StaticBao's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StaticBao sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. HostBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HostBox ships an update every 2 days, StaticBao every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
HostBox versus StaticBao: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHostBoxStaticBao
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhuajun xia云兰 陈

In-app purchases

None

HostBox

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

StaticBao

One-time5
  • 1-Day Plan$0.99
  • 30-Day Usage$0.99
  • 60-Day Plan$2.99
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  • 90-Day Plan$3.99
  • 365-Day Plan$14.99

Questions

Is HostBox free?
HostBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StaticBao free?
StaticBao is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HostBox or StaticBao have ads?
Neither HostBox nor StaticBao shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HostBox or StaticBao?
HostBox ships an update every 2 days, and StaticBao every 10 days. Most recently, HostBox was updated on October 8, 2026 and StaticBao on October 9, 2026.

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