# Locate Beacon > Device acts as proximity beacon, detects nearby beacons, and provides distance estimates. (iPhone/iPad app by Radius Networks, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locate-beacon/id738709014 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Radius Networks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552602206) - Category: Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 3.40/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 2 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-11-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-07 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locate-beacon/id738709014/reviews.md ## What is Locate Beacon? Makes your device transmit as a Proximity Beacon with iBeacon™ Technology and configurable identifiers. Finds nearby beacons with Eddystone, iBeacon and AltBeacon formats with real-time distance estimates and displays all identifiers of each one discovered. Provides alerts when beacons are around and allows you to calibrate beacons you own. This app requires a device with Bluetooth Low Energy. ## Key features - Transmit as Proximity Beacon - iBeacon™ Technology support - Detect Eddystone, iBeacon, AltBeacon formats - Real-time distance estimates - Alerts for nearby beacons - Calibrate owned beacons ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locate-beacon/id738709014/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Still useful in 2025 *2025-01-30, version 1.4* Works great on a scruffy iPhone 5 running IOS 12. There seems to be a bug in that you can’t return to the ‘advertising’ screen after you have left it. The solution is to close and re-open the app. ### 1/5 — App crashing on iOS 17.2 *2023-12-12, version 1.4* App crashing on iPhone 15 pro max running iOS 17.2 ### 3/5 — Unable to scan for iBeacons *2020-03-05, version 1.4* I am unable to see iBeacons when scanning. I tested advertising from another iPhone with the same Locate app and from the RadBeacon E4 with no luck. Tried with iPhone XS and 11 Pro Max. ### 1/5 — Use android *2020-02-25, version 1.4* The android version of this app is exactly what I wanted. Sadly, the iOS version is extremely lacking. Android version: lists all beacons advertising in range. iOS version: add beacon info under settings to locate. ### 2/5 — What’s this app designed for? *2019-04-11, version 1.4* Like what purpose does it serve? ### 1/5 — Buggy app *2019-01-31, version 1.4* It is impossible to save and then re-broadcast a beacon. Instead the UUID must be entered *each time* the app is opened. This app is useless for beacon cloning or broadcasting. ### 5/5 — Very helpful *2019-01-23, version 1.4* Very helpful app if you even half understand what it’s for. It’s a shame there are negative reviews by some obviously ignorant people ### 1/5 — Ugh *2019-01-11* This app is not user friendly amd a ridiculous waste of time fiddling with it. It does not work . ### 4/5 — Trouble on iPhone SE *2018-09-02* I can’t push “Advertise now” Only numpad:( ### 1/5 — Won't install on iPhone 5 *2016-07-03* Why has support for iPhone 5 been dropped? When attempting to update, getting "is not compatible with this iPhone" error. ## Frequently asked questions about Locate Beacon ### What devices support Locate Beacon? Locate Beacon is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires a device with Bluetooth Low Energy capabilities to function correctly. ### How often is Locate Beacon updated? The latest version of Locate Beacon, 1.4, was released on July 7, 2016. The app was initially released on November 13, 2013. ### What is the age rating for Locate Beacon? Locate Beacon has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged four and older. ### Does Locate Beacon have ads? No, Locate Beacon does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any in-app purchases or ads. ### What is the user rating for Locate Beacon? Locate Beacon has a user rating of 3.4 stars based on 16 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its user base. ### What is the primary function of Locate Beacon? Locate Beacon allows your device to act as a Proximity Beacon using iBeacon™ Technology and to detect nearby beacons in various formats like Eddystone and AltBeacon. ### Can I calibrate my own beacons with Locate Beacon? Yes, Locate Beacon provides functionality to calibrate beacons that you own, allowing for personalized configuration and use. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4 — 2016-07-07 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Support for older versions of iOS and iPhone hardware. ### 1.3 — 2016-07-01 Features: * Detects and displays Eddystone-TLM. Bug Fixes: * Screen updates more quickly when large numbers of beacons are present. ### 1.2.1 — 2016-06-19 Accepting location permissions is now even easier. ### 1.2 — 2016-06-04 * Detect beacons transmitting Eddystone UID, URL, EID formats. * Detect beacons transmitting the AltBeacon format. * Sort beacons by identifier or distance * Easier beacon transmission * Updated user interface ### 1.1.2 — 2014-06-13 Changed name, made transmitter UUID selection be based on a pick list ## Apps similar to Locate Beacon | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [xBeaconPlus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbeaconplus/id1358221332) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Utilities | | [BeaconX Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaconx-pro/id1478861755) | 2.5 (2) | Free | Utilities | | [BeaconSET](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaconset/id1052655664) | 3.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | | [RLBeacon Tool](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rlbeacon-tool/id1476787482) | — | Free | Utilities | | [KBeaconPro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kbeaconpro/id1573205819) | 4.0 (2) | Free | Utilities | | [Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-walker-tool-for-ibeacon/id1161618906) | 4.0 (3) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Radius Networks, Inc. - [RadBeacon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radbeacon/id789301891) - [RadBeacon Director](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radbeacon-director/id951207031) - [Leash](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leash/id1121722374) - [Ambient Web](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient-web/id1154543188) - [RadBeacon E](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radbeacon-e/id1440541326) All apps by Radius Networks, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/552602206 ## Related topics [locate beacon](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/locate-beacon) · [beacon walker tool for ibeacon](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/beacon-walker-tool-for-ibeacon) · [ilunion beacon](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ilunion-beacon) · [beacon pro bo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/beacon-pro-bo) · [beacon field app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/beacon-field-app) · [beacon advertising](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/beacon-advertising) · [beacon onshore ai](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/beacon-onshore-ai) · [ibeacon loc](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ibeacon-loc) · [beacon protection pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/beacon-protection-pro) · [beacon protection](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/beacon-protection) · [mikrotik beacon manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mikrotik-beacon-manager) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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