Comparison

LiveLink Control vs B

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

Head to head
About

LiveLink Control

Easily adjust lighting for any situation using your smartphone or tablet. Control brightness, recall saved light scenes, and integrate daylight-dependent and presence detection for optimal illumination.

Highlights
  • Intuitive handling
  • Daylight-dependent control
  • Presence detection
  • Control light scenes
  • Adjustable brightness
Features
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LiveLink Control allows for the quick and easy adjustment of light to personal or situational requirements. Via smart phone or tablet, via the intuitive user interface, you do, for instance, dim the lighting in the conference to the desired level for a presentation. Similarly easy, stored light scenes, such as for VDU work, can be recalled as needed. The most important features * Intuitive and straight-forward handling * Lighting control with daylight-dependent control * Lighting control with presence detection * Light scenes can be controlled via app In the development of the LiveLink software, the specific requirements of the users were the main focus. It was developed in close cooperation with planners, architects, installers and users. For additional information regarding LiveLink, visit: www.trilux.com/livelink

About

B

Communicate with up to 7 devices simultaneously using only Bluetooth, ideal for areas with no internet or cellular service. Enjoy privacy-first messaging with smart background notifications and a dark mode option.

Highlights
  • Offline Bluetooth communication
  • Connect up to 7 devices
  • Airplane mode friendly
  • Privacy-focused messaging
  • Background notifications
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Stay connected even when there’s no internet or cellular service! B Chat lets you communicate with up to 7 devices simultaneously using just Bluetooth—perfect for airplanes, remote areas, hiking trips, or anywhere with limited connectivity. Key Features: * Airplane Mode Friendly
: Chat with friends during flights, even when seated rows apart. Perfect for long journeys when you want to stay in touch without WiFi charges. * 100% Offline Communication
: No internet required. No cellular data needed. No WiFi necessary. Just pure Bluetooth peer-to-peer messaging that works anywhere, anytime. * Privacy First
: Your conversations stay between you and your chat partners. No cloud storage, no message history on servers—complete privacy guaranteed. * Smart Background Notifications: 
Get notified when messages arrive, even when the app is in the background or your screen is locked. Stay connected without keeping your phone active. * Dark Mode
: Beautiful interface that adapts to your device’s appearance settings. Easy on the eyes, day or night. How It Works: 1. Turn on Bluetooth 2. Connect with nearby devices (up to 7 friends) 3. Start chatting instantly—no setup required Download now and never miss a message! Note: Bluetooth connections while the app is running in the background or when the display is off may be limited by iOS system power‑saving restrictions. Communication will automatically resume once the app is reopened or brought to the foreground.

Screenshots

LiveLink Control2 screens
B2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LiveLink Control at Free against B's $0.99. LiveLink Control also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

LiveLink Control is free to download; B costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LiveLink Control versus B: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveLink ControlB
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTRILUXStanislav Svec

Customer experience

LiveLink Control

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

B

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

LiveLink Control

No in-app purchases

None

B

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveLink Control free?
LiveLink Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is B free?
B costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiveLink Control or B have ads?
Neither LiveLink Control nor B shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveLink Control or B?
LiveLink Control ships an update every 4 months, and B every 4 months. Most recently, LiveLink Control was updated on October 3, 2026 and B on October 25, 2026.

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