Comparison

B vs Locio

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

Head to head
About

B

This utility app simplifies the initial setup and ongoing management of compatible IP cameras. It guides users through installation, allows for firmware updates, and provides a password reset function.

Highlights
  • Guided setup wizard
  • Firmware version check
  • Firmware updates
  • Password reset function
  • Supports multiple camera brands
Features
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B-View Start is the management application for SMaBiT, Coqon, and Bitron Video IP cameras. - The setup wizard will guide you through all steps of the first installation. - Check the firmware version of the camera and update if necessary. - Reset the camera in case you have forgotten the password.

About

Locio

Features
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With the LOCIO app, you can conveniently view, track and submit your charging data to your employer. Via Bluetooth connection with your LinkOne smart charging cable, you can synchronize charging data as well as update your LinkOne with the latest software.

Screenshots

B4 screens
Locio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Locio at every 2 months against B's every 9 months. B's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท 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 9 months, Locio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
B versus Locio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLocio
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMaBiT GmbHLocio GmbH

In-app purchases

None

B

No in-app purchases

None

Locio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is B free?
B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Locio free?
Locio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do B or Locio have ads?
Neither B nor Locio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, B or Locio?
B ships an update every 9 months, and Locio every 2 months. Most recently, B was updated on June 1, 2026 and Locio on September 23, 2026.

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