# BeaconTrap — Trigger Actions from iBeacons

> iBeacon scanner that triggers actions based on proximity and conditions. (iPhone/iPad app by Jérémie Blaser.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacontrap/id776889158 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jérémie Blaser](https://appshunter.io/developer/363385255)
- Category: Utilities, Developer Tools
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.2 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacontrap/id776889158/reviews.md

## What is BeaconTrap?

BeaconTrap scans for iBeacons in the background and triggers preset actions when the configured preconditions are met.

Actions
Trigger HTTP Requests and Notifications

Enter/Exit Triggers
Trigger actions wehen a beacon becomes close or when leaving a beacon's region.

Trigger Preconditions
Additionally to immediately triggering an action when an iBeacon signal is received, 
BeaconTrap allows the configuration of the following preconditions: 

- RSSI threshold
You can set a minimum RSSI (signal strength) threshold value for triggering actions

- Knock twice
The beacon wakes up the app in the background which listens to knock gestures. Knock twice on your device to trigger the action.

- Arrival/Departure only
Prevents triggering an action when you are leaving a place where you have stayed some time (~10min). 
This works great for door buzzers, where you only want to open a door uppon arriving at a place.

Export Configuration
Export your trap configuration to other devices with a shareable link.
Have a look at the website for an example configuration.

Quick-Actions
Swipe to arm/disarm a trap or manually trigger enter/exit actions.

Hardware
You will need a beacon from Estimote, Gimbal, Radius Networks RadBeacon, Kontakt or from any other iBeacon manufacturer, in order to use this app.

## Key features

- Background iBeacon scanning
- Trigger HTTP requests
- Trigger notifications
- Enter/Exit region triggers
- RSSI threshold precondition
- Knock gesture trigger
- Export configuration

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacontrap/id776889158/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work at all

*2019-10-23, version 1.2.1*

Cannot set up ibeacon.  Has anyone successfully used this?  Great idea but it has to at least allow you to set up all the ibeacon required values.

### 1/5 — Crashes on launch

*2019-02-15, version 1.2.1*

Worked fine for the first beacon I added but once I added 2 it crashed and will not open again. It also is not saving the minor and major values which really means it doesn't work for anything useful.

## Frequently asked questions about BeaconTrap

### What is BeaconTrap?

BeaconTrap is a utility app that scans for iBeacons in the background and triggers preset actions when specific conditions are met. These actions can include sending HTTP requests or displaying notifications.

### Does BeaconTrap have ads?

No, BeaconTrap is ad-free. It provides a clean user experience without interruptions from advertisements.

### What hardware do I need for BeaconTrap?

You will need an iBeacon compatible device from manufacturers like Estimote, Gimbal, Radius Networks RadBeacon, or Kontakt to use BeaconTrap.

### What kind of actions can BeaconTrap trigger?

BeaconTrap can trigger HTTP requests and notifications. It also supports manual triggering of enter/exit actions and arming/disarming traps via quick actions.

### Can I set conditions for triggering actions in BeaconTrap?

Yes, BeaconTrap allows you to set preconditions such as a minimum RSSI (signal strength) threshold, or trigger actions only upon arrival.

### How often is BeaconTrap updated?

BeaconTrap was last updated on March 28, 2023, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements. The current version is 2.0.2.

### What devices does BeaconTrap support?

BeaconTrap is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### Can I share my BeaconTrap configurations?

Yes, BeaconTrap allows you to export your trap configurations to other devices via a shareable link, making it easy to replicate setups.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2023-03-28

- bugfix: always show local network access authorization prompt

### 2.0.1 — 2023-03-14

- arrival/departure preconditions added
- rewritten in SwiftUI

### 2.0 — 2023-03-13

- arrival/departure only preconditions added
- rewritten in SwiftUI

### 1.2.1 — 2017-09-16

added compatibility with iOS 11

### 1.2 — 2017-02-22

- swipe right to manually trigger enter & exit actions
- resolved issue with non-https urls

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All apps by Jérémie Blaser: https://appshunter.io/developer/363385255

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