# b vs Pro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pro at every 5 weeks against b's every 12 months. Pro also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). b's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 30%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for b against 3.1 for Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of b's written reviews are positive against 30% of Pro's.

b ships an update every 12 months, Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | b | Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hive/id1351961247/reviews) | **[3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-x-next/id6743083559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 97 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teutonic Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/959123142) | [LT Security Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082027076) |

## What reviewers say

### b

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hive/id1351961247)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-x-next/id6743083559)

Monitor your security cameras and NVRs remotely. View live feeds, playback recordings, and receive instant event notifications. Optimize your security system from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Live view monitoring, Search and playback footage, Push alarm notifications, Remote system management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is b free?

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

### Is Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, b or Pro?

Pro is rated higher. b averages 3.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Pro averages 3.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do b or Pro have ads?

Neither b nor Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, b or Pro?

b ships an update every 12 months, and Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, b was updated on June 1, 2026 and Pro on September 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*