Comparison

B vs Desktop Mode OS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Offline Bluetooth communication
  • Connect with up to 7 devices
  • Airplane mode friendly
  • Privacy-focused, no cloud storage
  • Background notifications
  • Dark mode support
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

B2 screens
Desktop Mode OS4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
B versus Desktop Mode OS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBDesktop Mode OS
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings124 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStanislav SvecGautam Sukhramani

Customer experience

B

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Desktop Mode OS

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

B

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Desktop Mode OS

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime subscription$19.99

Questions

Is B free?
B costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Desktop Mode OS free?
Desktop Mode OS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, B or Desktop Mode OS?
Desktop Mode OS is rated higher. B averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Desktop Mode OS averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.
Do B or Desktop Mode OS have ads?
Desktop Mode OS shows ads; B does not.
Which is updated more often, B or Desktop Mode OS?
B ships an update every 4 months, and Desktop Mode OS every 6 days. Most recently, B was updated on November 6, 2026 and Desktop Mode OS on October 31, 2026.

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