# b vs CTRL

The clearest difference is ads: CTRL at none against b's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

b ships an update every 2 months, CTRL every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | b | CTRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Size | 54 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ACME21 SRL (STARTUP COSTITUITA A NORMA DELL'ART.4 COMMA 10BIS DEL DECRETO LEGGE 24 GENNAIO 2015 N.3](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347544867) | [IDONEA S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794278673) |

## What reviewers say

### b

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-secure/id1447093964)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CTRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-bee/id6741465064)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is b free?

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

### Is CTRL free?

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

### Do b or CTRL have ads?

b shows ads; CTRL does not.

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

b ships an update every 2 months, and CTRL every 5 weeks. Most recently, b was updated on October 3, 2026 and CTRL on October 3, 2026.

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