Comparison

b vs CEM

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

CEM

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The CEM-Config application provides a simple interface for connecting to a Control IMS engine monitor device via Bluetooth, and allows users to configure reporting parameters, running/not-running levels, and optional add-on fuel level monitoring.

Screenshots

b4 screens
CEM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CEM at 11.0 against b's 16.0. On price 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
b versus CEM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbCEM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroadvoiceXscapeEz Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

b

No in-app purchases

None

CEM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is b free?
b is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CEM free?
CEM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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