b vs SummitControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
b
This app allows business users to make and receive calls using their company's main number from their mobile device. It offers features like call transfer between devices and local call recording. It requires an existing business phone system account.
- Make business calls from mobile
- Appear with business number
- Call transfer between devices
- Local call recording
- Accesses phone directory
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The Broadvoice b-hive Mobile App allows end users to place calls from their mobile device and appear as if they are using their business phone number. Calls are enabled over WiFi or the phone’s mobile network. Additionally, users can transfer calls from their desk phone to their mobile device and vice versa by using their transfer feature. The mobile app accesses the user’s phone directory. Call recording is enabled at the account level. If call recording is enabled, it will record the call on the mobile device. There is also a call recording feature on the mobile app itself; this records the call locally. A duplicate recording is stored within the portal when call recording is enabled. Regulations: 1. b-hive Mobile app is for Broadvoice customers only. 2. Users must have an existing b-hive Cloud PBX account. 3. Transfer from desk phone to mobile phone is enabled when the user’s presence settings indicate to ring simultaneously from desk phone to mobile phone. 4. 911 calls from the mobile device are routed from through the Broadvoice network. Customers should use caution and make 911 calls from their mobile device carrier. 5. Broadvoice does not recommend the mobile app for b-hive Metered seat users. Metered seat users will incur a usage charge for every outbound call at the standard rates.
SummitControl
Control and toggle commands remotely from your mobile device. This app offers advanced access control capabilities with seamless compatibility with specific controllers and the Sierra platform. Features include CarPlay integration, guest passes, and in-app video support for administrators.
- Remote command triggering
- Toggle commands
- CarPlay integration
- Guest Pass functionality
- In-app video support
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Summit Control is a powerful mobile app that empowers you to effortlessly trigger and toggle commands from the convenience of your mobile device. With seamless compatibility with Summit Control Gate or Door controllers and running on the cutting-edge Sierra platform, this app is tailor-made for users who demand advanced access control capabilities. We now have included CarPlay, Guest Pass, and enhanced our support by adding an in-app video support solution for administrators. For added peace of mind, we recommend consulting with your property or gate admin for specific information and details about using Sierra Access Control. Upgrade your access control experience with Sierra Access Control and enjoy a new level of convenience, security, and control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: b at 3.0 against SummitControl's 2.2. b also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 33%). SummitControl's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
b holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 76 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of b's written reviews are positive against 33% of SummitControl's.
b ships an update every 12 months, SummitControl every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | b | SummitControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (24 ratings) — better | 2.2 (76 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 76 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Broadvoice | Security Brands, Inc. |
Customer experience
b
SummitControl
Bugs and requests
b
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SummitControl
Reported bugs
11 issues- Screen stays blank
- Cannot login
- White screen issues
- App crashes frequently
- Gate doesn't open consistently
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- App logs out randomly
- App doesn't load up (black screen)
- Username recovery is impossible
- Video calls don't work
- Cannot take picture from keypad
- Broadcast calling does not function
Requested features
10 requests- Implement Siri/Shortcuts integration
- Add Apple Watch app
- Allow password reset within the app
- Integrate with call box
- Add automatic gate opening when approaching
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- Add ability to name access codes
- Revert to older, more functional versions
- Improve gate opening mechanism (less holding)
- Add dark mode
- Add advanced analytics dashboard
In-app purchases
b
No in-app purchases
SummitControl
No in-app purchases
