Comparison

Spike by ikeGPS vs b

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

Head to head
About

Spike by ikeGPS

Capture real-time measurements like height, width, area, and length simply by taking a photo with your smartphone or tablet. This smart laser measurement solution works with a dedicated device to transform how measurements are taken and shared across various industries.

Highlights
  • Real-time measurements from photos
  • Point-to-point distance measurement
  • Measure from app or desktop via Cloud
  • Export and share measurements as various file types
  • Bluetooth pairing with smartphone/tablet
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Spike is a smart laser measurement solution for all kinds of industries and professional use. The Spike device, Spike mobile app, Spike Cloud and your smartphone or tablet work together to change the way measurements are taken and shared. Spike allows you to measure an object simply by taking a photo with your smartphone or tablet. From that photo you can capture real-time measurements, including height, width, area, and length. ** REQUIRES THE SPIKE LASER DEVICE ** Details about the Spike device and how to purchase the device can be found at ikegps.com/spike. - Spike gives you the flexibility to measure when and how you want, whether in the field or at the office, using the Spike mobile app or cloud-based tools. - Measurements and location are saved with the picture and can be easily shared as a JPG, PDF, XML, KMZ and URL. - The Spike device pairs with your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. Spike’s laser rangefinder works with the camera, GPS, compass, and internet connection of your smartphone or tablet. Key Features Include: • Photo Measure: real-time measurements from a photo • Point-to-Point: measure the distance between two objects • Measure from the app or from your desktop using the Cloud • Export and share captured photos and measurements

About

b

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
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The Broadvoice b-hive Mobile App allows end users to place calls from their mobile device and appear as if they are using their business phone number. Calls are enabled over WiFi or the phone’s mobile network. Additionally, users can transfer calls from their desk phone to their mobile device and vice versa by using their transfer feature. The mobile app accesses the user’s phone directory. Call recording is enabled at the account level. If call recording is enabled, it will record the call on the mobile device. There is also a call recording feature on the mobile app itself; this records the call locally. A duplicate recording is stored within the portal when call recording is enabled. Regulations: 1. b-hive Mobile app is for Broadvoice customers only. 2. Users must have an existing b-hive Cloud PBX account. 3. Transfer from desk phone to mobile phone is enabled when the user’s presence settings indicate to ring simultaneously from desk phone to mobile phone. 4. 911 calls from the mobile device are routed from through the Broadvoice network. Customers should use caution and make 911 calls from their mobile device carrier. 5. Broadvoice does not recommend the mobile app for b-hive Metered seat users. Metered seat users will incur a usage charge for every outbound call at the standard rates.

Screenshots

Spike by ikeGPS4 screens
b4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spike by ikeGPS at 3.9 against b's 3.0. Spike by ikeGPS also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Spike by ikeGPS holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Spike by ikeGPS's written reviews are positive against 43% of b's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spike by ikeGPS ships an update every 2 months, b every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spike by ikeGPS versus b: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpike by ikeGPSb
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (15 ratings) — better3.0 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1524 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperikeGPS, Inc.Broadvoice

Customer experience

Spike by ikeGPS

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

b

All ratings24 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

Spike by ikeGPS

No in-app purchases

None

b

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spike by ikeGPS free?
Spike by ikeGPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is b free?
b is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spike by ikeGPS or b?
Spike by ikeGPS is rated higher. Spike by ikeGPS averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while b averages 3.0 from 24 ratings.
Do Spike by ikeGPS or b have ads?
Neither Spike by ikeGPS nor b shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spike by ikeGPS or b?
Spike by ikeGPS ships an update every 2 months, and b every 12 months. Most recently, Spike by ikeGPS was updated on November 1, 2026 and b on November 2, 2026.

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