I get asked quite a bit on the differences between the BusinessObjects Mobile (BI4 Mobile) and LaunchWorks Mobile (LWM). Technologically they are miles apart in different directions. In fact LaunchWorks Mobile is just another of our interfaces on the LaunchWorks platform so customers get it with their upgrades.
BI Mobile Content Supports Webi and Crystal
LWM support Webi, Crystal, Xcelsius (ipad support coming soon)
BOE 4 Mobile requires an application download
LWM does not require any mobile app download and uses the same security as your desktop login.
To show reports they need to be categorized and modified with instructions so the client can present them
LWM does not require any changes to the reports
BO Mobile only runs on tomcat web servers
LWM runs on any web application server that supports Java
BO Mobile app cannot be customized
LWM is fully customizable.
Other helpful links.. .
http://help.sap.com/businessobject/product_guides/boexir4/en/400_mobile_for_iPad_admin_en.pdf
You can download the BI$ Mobile app form itunes as well as it has a few sample reports
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sap-businessobjects-mobile/id441208302?mt=8
