Comparison

CompLoc vs B.SIde®

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

Head to head

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About

CompLoc

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3D Component Locator for Airbus Helicopter

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B.SIde®

Features

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B.SIde®: Connect to live OEM experts A new borescope inspection service for civil aircraft engines allowing customers to carry out on-wing borescope inspections while receiving live, remote advice and support from Safran Aircraft Engines' expert teams. Includes an innovative report generation function to save time and expedite aircraft dispatch. Videoconference and chat with several participants at the same time. Collaborate and telestrate on media (video/photos), share screen and technical documentation using any format either internally amongst your own experts or you may call upon the OEM. B.SIde® uses WebRTC communications. Check with your network provider for any restrictions or additional fees which may apply. Not currently a customer? Contact: contact.bside@safrangroup.com. Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 91,000 employees and holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its markets. Based on a strategy of standing out through innovation, Safran undertakes extensive Research & Development programs. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices. Follow @Safran on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTube or go to www.safrangroup.com

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: B.SIde® at every 3 months against CompLoc's every 9 months. B.SIde® also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.1). On price, 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

CompLoc ships an update every 9 months, B.SIde® every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

CompLoc versus B.SIde®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	CompLoc	B.SIde®
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 9 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.1	10.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	114 MB	50 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	AIRBUS HELICOPTERS	Safran

In-app purchases

None

CompLoc

No in-app purchases

None

B.SIde®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CompLoc free?

CompLoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is B.SIde® free?

B.SIde® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do CompLoc or B.SIde® have ads?

Neither CompLoc nor B.SIde® shows ads.

Which is updated more often, CompLoc or B.SIde®?

CompLoc ships an update every 9 months, and B.SIde® every 3 months. Most recently, CompLoc was updated on September 22, 2026 and B.SIde® on September 14, 2026.