# Particle Detector

> iOS Bluetooth Low Energy scanner for iBeacon™ and Eddystone beacons. (iPhone/iPad app by KS Technologies.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particle-detector/id724226138 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KS Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/423792118)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particle-detector/id724226138/reviews.md

## What is Particle Detector?

Particle Detector turns your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad into wireless, Bluetooth Low Energy scanner that may be used to find iBeacon™ and Eddystone beacons. Once discovered by UUID, Particle Detector displays Major ID, Minor ID, Signal Strength, and timestamp for last moment of discovery. New UUID filters may be added for quick discovery.

Eddystone beacons in the display will show signal strength, calibrated Tx power, broadcast URL, and battery life (if supported by the beacon).

Designed exclusively for iOS7 or greater, this app allows your iOS device to discover other iOS devices acting as iBeacon™ or custom hardware devices that support iBeacon™, including those available for purchase on our website.

NOTE: Particle Detector will continue to log iBeacon ranging information, even while backgrounded. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

"iBeacon" is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

## Key features

- Wireless Bluetooth Low Energy scanner
- Detects iBeacon™ and Eddystone beacons
- Displays Major ID, Minor ID, and Signal Strength
- Shows Eddystone beacon URL and battery life
- Supports UUID filters for quick discovery
- Background logging of beacon data

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particle-detector/id724226138/reviews.md

### 5/5 — One of the best iBeacon Detector Apps

*2013-11-01*

I am really impressed with the beautiful UI and functionality of the App.

## Frequently asked questions about Particle Detector

### What devices is Particle Detector compatible with?

Particle Detector is designed for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices running iOS 7 or greater.

### Does Particle Detector have ads?

No, Particle Detector is ad-free and does not contain advertisements.

### How often is Particle Detector updated?

The latest version, 1.6.2, was released on February 4, 2016. Previous updates indicate a release history dating back to October 29, 2013.

### What information does Particle Detector show for discovered beacons?

For iBeacon™ and Eddystone beacons, it displays UUID, Major ID, Minor ID, signal strength, and the timestamp of the last discovery. Eddystone beacons also show calibrated Tx power, broadcast URL, and battery life if supported.

### Can Particle Detector run in the background?

Yes, Particle Detector can continue to log iBeacon ranging information even while in the background. However, continuous GPS use in the background can significantly reduce battery life.

### What is the age rating for Particle Detector?

Particle Detector has an age rating of 4+.

### Where can I find custom hardware devices that support iBeacon™?

The app description mentions that custom hardware devices supporting iBeacon™ are available for purchase on the developer's website.

### What is the user rating for Particle Detector?

Particle Detector has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 1 rating.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.2 — 2016-02-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* App has now been updated to _fully_ support Eddystone Beacons
* Eddystone beacons (like our own) that broadcast battery telemetry frames will now show battery voltage in view

### 1.6.1 — 2015-07-16

* If a URI was not set, the app would crash.  This bug has been fixed.
* If you find this app useful, please rate it on iTunes today and provide feedback on what works for you or what you'd like improved - thanks!

### 1.6 — 2015-04-09

* Added UriBeacon Support
* Optimized for iPhone 6 & 6+

### 1.5 — 2014-09-30

* Ready for iOS8!
* You may now select multiple UUID filters.
* Copy and paste UUIDs right into the UUID Filter View!

### 1.4.1 — 2014-06-22

* Fixed a bug; default UUID would sometimes not scan properly for iBeacons.  Sorry about that!

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