B vs Air~Select
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
B
Access compressor data remotely, utilize calculation tools for air delivery and filter life, and find global dealers. Stay updated with the latest news and watch informative videos about compressed air systems.
- Remote access to compressor status via B-CLOUD
- Calculation tools for filter life, filling time, and air delivery
- Worldwide dealer and service partner search
- Latest news and updates on compressed air and compressors
- Informative video clips on products and services
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The BAUER KOMPRESSOREN APP (B-APP) enables remote access to BAUER compressors via the BAUER B-CLOUD and offers an array of useful features such as calculation tools, an integrated worldwide dealer search, news and videos related to compressed air and BAUER compressors. Features: BAUER NEWS Useful up-to-date information concerning new developments, products, service and other topics related to compressed air and BAUER. REMOTE ACCESS VIA B-CLOUD The B-APP provides remote access to BAUER systems via the B-CONTROL MICRO control unit. Users can view the real-time status of the BAUER compressor or the B-DETECTION PLUS gas measuring system on their smartphones or tablets. For additional information and technical requirements of the B-CLOUD, please visit https://www.bauer-kompressoren.de/b-cloud/ or refer to the respective technical data sheets. CALCULATION TOOLS These comprise a unit converter and tools for calculating filter cartridge life with/without B-KOOL, filling time and condensate volume, as well as converters from free air delivery volumes to standard conditions. BAUER WORLDWIDE Convenient global search function for the nearest BAUER offices and their sales and service partners. BAUER VIDEOS Short video clips of Company, Products and Services topics. The clips present general information on the BAUER GROUP and BAUER products, as well as on maintenance and installation of BAUER compressors.
Air~Select
This utility helps users select the appropriate air compressor based on critical technical specifications. It considers factors such as operating pressure and required airflow to guide your choice.
- Compressor selection tool
- Technical specification input
- Operating pressure consideration
- Airflow requirement calculation
- Guided selection process
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The APP enables right compressor selection based on technical considerations like Operating Pressure, Air Flow required and so on
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: B at every 3 months against Air~Select's every 6 months. Air~Select's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for B against 5.0 for Air~Select. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
B ships an update every 3 months, Air~Select every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B | Air~Select |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BAUER KOMPRESSOREN GmbH | Subodh Nair |
Customer experience
B
Air~Select
In-app purchases
B
No in-app purchases
Air~Select
No in-app purchases
