MobileB and shared-inbox tools.
Shared-inbox tools on the linked-device model solve the same first problem: several numbers, one screen. They differ in what comes after.
| Shared-inbox tools | MobileB | |
|---|---|---|
| One inbox for several numbers | Yes | Yes, up to 10, with any subset |
| Groups at scale, tickets, CRM sync | Often the core of the product | Not the focus; groups appear as conversations |
| Consent gate for agents | Varies; usually an API key | Four questions the app never sees: numbers, categories, read or send, expiry |
| Per-agent audit trail | Varies | Every request for 90 days, as references, with refusals counted |
| Attribution on agent messages | Varies | Every agent message carries the agent's name; transcripts read "me (via sales bot)" |
| Tools an agent can call | Varies | 42 typed tools, including images, voice notes and video frames |
| Deletions kept, edits with history | Varies | Yes, labeled, on your copy |
| A second end-to-end layer | No | Advanced security between MobileB users |
| Fee per message | No | No |
The category column describes what these tools typically offer; individual products differ. Named facts below carry the date they were checked.
Questions
How is MobileB different from Periskope?
Periskope (periskope.app, checked 21 August 2026) sells managing WhatsApp groups, chats and numbers at scale with tickets, tasks and AI features, priced per seat with no cost per message. MobileB is built for agents first: a consent screen, attribution, a 90-day audit trail, and 42 typed tools, plus advanced security and a record that keeps deletions.
How is MobileB different from TimelinesAI?
TimelinesAI (timelines.ai, checked 21 August 2026) focuses on syncing WhatsApp conversations into CRMs such as HubSpot and Pipedrive, priced per seat. MobileB has no CRM sync today; it offers consent-scoped sharing and agents with audit, a complete record, and advanced security.
Is MobileB a compliance archive?
No. Compliance capture tools record staff communications for regulators. MobileB starts from consent: the employee tags and shares, and can stop. If your obligation is regulatory capture, you need a capture product.