Comparison

DocB vs Active Agent App

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

Head to head
About

DocB

This native documentation app organizes API references for developers. It allows users to import various DocC sources, search them instantly, and save important pages for quick access. Stop switching between browser tabs and get answers faster with a unified reference library.

Highlights
  • Native DocC documentation reader
  • Import custom DocC websites
  • Cross-source search functionality
  • Save bookmarks and collections
  • CloudKit sync across devices
  • Distraction-free browsing
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DocB is a native documentation app built for developers who work with APIs. Bring the DocC sources you use into one focused library. Search across them instantly, save important pages for later, and keep reference material close wherever you work. Whether you are looking up an endpoint signature, scanning a framework guide, or researching away from your desk, DocB helps you stop bouncing between browser tabs and start getting answers faster. DocB supports Apple Developer Documentation, custom DocC sites, and popular documentation sources, so you can create a reference library that matches your workflow. Key features: - Read DocC documentation in a native app with fast, distraction-free browsing - Add popular documentation sources or your own DocC website - Search across all connected sources and DocC content - Save bookmarks and bookmark collections for quick follow-up - Sync sources and bookmarks with CloudKit - Continue reading across Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro

About

Active Agent App

Monitor your AI coding agents remotely from your iPhone or iPad. This companion app syncs with its Mac counterpart via iCloud, providing real-time status updates and progress tracking directly on your device.

Highlights
  • Real-time agent status
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
  • Multi-project management
  • iCloud syncing
  • Companion to Mac app
Features
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Keep an eye on your AI coding agents from anywhere. Active Agent is the iPhone and iPad companion to the Active Agent Mac app, syncing seamlessly over iCloud so you never have to walk back to your desk just to check progress. • Real-Time Status: Instantly see if your agents are thinking, editing, waiting, or finished. • Live Activities: Track progress right from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while using other apps. • Multi-Project View: Manage all your open projects and chats in one centralized place. Note: Requires the Active Agent Mac app signed into the same iCloud account.

Screenshots

DocB4 screens
Active Agent App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Active Agent App at 5.0 against DocB's 1.0. DocB's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Active Agent App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DocB ships an update every 4 days, Active Agent App every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DocB versus Active Agent App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocBActive Agent App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMCRICH LLCZooKeeper Media LLC

Customer experience

DocB

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Active Agent App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DocB

No in-app purchases

None

Active Agent App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DocB free?
DocB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Active Agent App free?
Active Agent App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DocB or Active Agent App?
Active Agent App is rated higher. DocB averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Active Agent App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DocB or Active Agent App have ads?
Neither DocB nor Active Agent App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DocB or Active Agent App?
DocB ships an update every 4 days, and Active Agent App every 2 days. Most recently, DocB was updated on October 30, 2026 and Active Agent App on November 5, 2026.

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