Comparison

B vs Dräger X

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Dräger X

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The Dräger X-node is a wireless gas detector that can be connected to a LoRa network. Using this app, the following functions can be configured or executed on the X-node: - Display of the current gas value - Display of the current temperature, relative humidity and air pressure - Configuration of alarm limits, flashing patterns, flashing intervals - Viewing sensor and device information - Viewing and configuration of LoRa settings - Firmware update - Zero and sensitivity adjustment - Logger: recording and display of measured values for the last 7 days To use the Dräger X-node app, a Bluetooth connection must first be established with a Dräger X-node device. The current measured values for the concentration of the measured gas, the relative humidity, the temperature and the air pressure are displayed in an overview. Alarm limits can be set in the app. In addition, the user can set at which gas concentration the status LED lights up green, yellow or red. Furthermore, the blinking pattern as well as the time interval in which limit violations are visualized by the status LED can be set. The app displays the date of the last adjustment. The app can be used to adjust the sensor in the X-node. The app can also be used to update the firmware. Not only can information about the LoRa connection be displayed via the app, but the parameters for a LoRa connection can also be configured. Overall, the X-node app is a tool for checking and adjusting the function of the X-node device and integrating it optimally into the IoT landscape.

Screenshots

B4 screens
Dräger X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: B at 15.0 against Dräger X's 26.0. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B ships an update every 3 months, Dräger X every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
B versus Dräger X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBDräger X
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBauer Kompressoren GmbHDraegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

In-app purchases

None

B

No in-app purchases

None

Dräger X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is B free?
B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dräger X free?
Dräger X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do B or Dräger X have ads?
Neither B nor Dräger X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, B or Dräger X?
B ships an update every 3 months, and Dräger X every 2 months. Most recently, B was updated on July 25, 2026 and Dräger X on September 13, 2026.

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