# Simplicity Connect vs RadBeacon E

The clearest difference is rating: Simplicity Connect at 4.1 against RadBeacon E's 3.7. Simplicity Connect also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 3). RadBeacon E's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simplicity Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simplicity Connect has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simplicity Connect | RadBeacon E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplicity-connect/id1030932759/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radbeacon-e/id1440541326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 86 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Silicon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/555074469) | [Radius Networks](https://appshunter.io/developer/552602206) |

## What reviewers say

### Simplicity Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplicity-connect/id1030932759)

This utility app aids developers in testing and debugging Bluetooth Low Energy applications on Silicon Labs development boards. It simplifies troubleshooting firmware updates, data throughput, and interoperability with a user-friendly interface and built-in demos.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) testing, Application debugging, Firmware Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, Data throughput testing, Interoperability testing, Device scanning and filtering, Matter device commissioning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RadBeacon E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radbeacon-e/id1440541326)

This utility allows users to scan for and configure Radius Networks Enterprise beacons. It supports various beacon types including iBeacon and Eddystone, enabling modifications to operating settings and advertising slots.

**Highlights:** Scan for RadBeacon E beacons, Configure beacons with up to five advertising slots, Support for iBeacon, AltBeacon, Eddystone UID, and Eddystone URL, Manage and use keys to commit changes, Compatible with RadBeacon E4 and E8 hardware

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simplicity Connect free?

Simplicity Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RadBeacon E free?

RadBeacon E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simplicity Connect or RadBeacon E?

Simplicity Connect is rated higher. Simplicity Connect averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while RadBeacon E averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Simplicity Connect or RadBeacon E have ads?

Neither Simplicity Connect nor RadBeacon E shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*