B vs Desktop Mode OS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
B
Communicate with up to 7 nearby devices using only Bluetooth, ideal for situations without internet or cellular service. Enjoy private, offline messaging with smart notifications and a dark mode option.
- Offline Bluetooth communication
- Connect with up to 7 devices
- Airplane mode friendly
- Privacy-focused, no cloud storage
- Background notifications
- Dark mode support
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Stay connected even when there’s no internet or cellular service! B Chat lets you communicate with up to 7 devices simultaneously using just Bluetooth—perfect for airplanes, remote areas, hiking trips, or anywhere with limited connectivity. Key Features: * Airplane Mode Friendly : Chat with friends during flights, even when seated rows apart. Perfect for long journeys when you want to stay in touch without WiFi charges. * 100% Offline Communication : No internet required. No cellular data needed. No WiFi necessary. Just pure Bluetooth peer-to-peer messaging that works anywhere, anytime. * Privacy First : Your conversations stay between you and your chat partners. No cloud storage, no message history on servers—complete privacy guaranteed. * Smart Background Notifications: Get notified when messages arrive, even when the app is in the background or your screen is locked. Stay connected without keeping your phone active. * Dark Mode : Beautiful interface that adapts to your device’s appearance settings. Easy on the eyes, day or night. How It Works: 1. Turn on Bluetooth 2. Connect with nearby devices (up to 7 friends) 3. Start chatting instantly—no setup required Download now and never miss a message! Note: Bluetooth connections while the app is running in the background or when the display is off may be limited by iOS system power‑saving restrictions. Communication will automatically resume once the app is reopened or brought to the foreground.
Desktop Mode OS
Transform your iPhone into a powerful desktop workstation, extending its capabilities to external displays like AR glasses, monitors, or TVs. Experience a high-performance desktop environment using your phone's native silicon, with innovative input modes for seamless interaction.
- Turn iPhone into a desktop workstation
- Extend to AR glasses, monitors, TVs
- Spatial productivity with AR glasses
- Multiple input modes: Air Mouse, Hand Tracking, Liquid Trackpad
- Connect to any display (USB-C, HDMI, AirPlay)
- Sync Assistant for webview issues
- Pin frequently used sessions to dock
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Turn your iPhone into a pro-grade desktop workstation! ProDocktive extends your iPhone to any external display — AR Glasses, Monitors, or TVs — creating a high-performance, multi-window desktop environment powered entirely by your phone. Your iPhone becomes the engine, trackpad, air mouse, and spatial hand tracker. No Mac or PC required! THE ULTIMATE AR & XR COMPANION Unlock spatial productivity with XREAL, VITURE, Rokid, and RayNeo glasses. • Infinite Real Estate: Say goodbye to simple screen mirroring. Experience a massive virtual desktop for immersive multitasking. • Privacy by Design: Work on sensitive projects in public spaces with total confidence. • Spatial Interaction: Control your desktop with futuristic Hand Tracking or Air Mouse navigation. CONNECT TO ANY DISPLAY • AR Glasses: Instant, private cinema-sized workstation. • USB-C / HDMI: Wired, zero-latency output to any monitor or TV. • AirPlay: Wireless freedom for zero-friction browsing and casting. REVOLUTIONARY INPUT MODES • Air Mouse: Point your iPhone like a laser to move the cursor with physical precision. • Hand Tracker (BETA): Use your iPhone's camera for hands-free spatial gestures. • Liquid Trackpad: Transform your screen into a premium multi-touch trackpad (scroll, swipe, pinch-to-zoom). • Bluetooth Support: Pair your favorite keyboard and mouse for a true PC feel. PRO-GRADE FEATURES & PRIVACY • Native Desktop UI: Optimized for large-scale displays and precision input. • Pin to Dock: Save frequently used web apps for lightning-fast access. • 100% On-Device: No cloud lag, no video compression. Pixel-perfect rendering using your iPhone's GPU. Requirements: iOS 18+ and compatible USB-C/HDMI adapters or AirPlay displays. Privacy Policy: https://prodocktive.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Desktop Mode OS at 71% against B's 0%. Desktop Mode OS also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 1.0). B's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Desktop Mode OS is free to download; B costs $0.99 up front. Desktop Mode OS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. B asks for nothing beyond the download.
Desktop Mode OS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Mode OS has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of B's written reviews are positive against 71% of Desktop Mode OS's.
B ships an update every 4 months, Desktop Mode OS every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B | Desktop Mode OS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Stanislav Svec | Gautam Sukhramani |
Customer experience
B
Desktop Mode OS
In-app purchases
B
No in-app purchases
Desktop Mode OS
- Yearly subscription$14.991 Year
- Lifetime subscription$19.99









