Estimote Deployment vs Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Estimote Deployment
This application allows for the convenient synchronization of beacons with a cloud platform. Users can easily modify beacon settings and apply new configurations to multiple devices simultaneously. Firmware updates can also be managed in bulk.
- Sync beacons with Estimote Cloud
- Edit beacon settings remotely
- Apply pending settings to beacons
- Bulk update beacon firmware
- Manage beacon configurations
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Estimote Deployment app lets you easily sync your beacons with Estimote Cloud. Conveniently edit your beacons' settings via Estimote Cloud web dashboard, which will create Pending Settings. Then, use the Deployment app to apply the new configuration to any and all beacons in range. You can also bulk-update their firmware at the same time. And just like that, your entire batch of beacons is ready to deploy!
Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon
This app allows developers to simulate and automate iBeacon workflows without needing physical devices. It offers features for creating multiple virtual beacons, scanning for nearby devices, and importing/exporting configurations via JSON files for efficient development of indoor positioning applications.
- Simulate multiple iBeacons
- Scan for nearby beacons
- Single beacon simulation
- JSON file import/export
- Automated beacon configurations
- Simplified setup
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Simulate and automate your iBeacon workflow. Tired of dealing with physical iBeacons for your development needs? Our app offers a seamless solution for simulating and ranging iBeacons, making your development process faster and more efficient than ever. Key Features: - Simulate multiple iBeacons: Create and manage an unlimited number of iBeacons with customizable time intervals. Say goodbye to signal interference and the hassle of handling multiple physical beacons. - Scan for beacons nearby: Simply select your UUID and scan beacons nearby. - Single Beacon Simulation: Need to work with just one beacon? No problem – you can easily simulate a single beacon at a time. - JSON File Import & Export: Streamline your process by using JSON-based files to automate your beacon configurations. - Simplified Setup: Beacon Walker eliminates the need to manually input lengthy UUIDs. It reads your beacon configurations directly from JSON input. Join countless developers who have relied on our app to create a variety of indoor positioning applications. Discover the advantages of working with virtual iBeacons and leave behind the challenges of physical beacons. This is the all-in-one solution for working with iBeacons. Note: iBeacon is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. By using this app, you agree to the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon at 67% against Estimote Deployment's 0%. Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Estimote Deployment's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Estimote Deployment asks for nothing beyond the download.
Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Estimote Deployment's written reviews are positive against 67% of Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon's.
Estimote Deployment ships an update every 2 months, Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Estimote Deployment | Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Estimote Inc. | Alt Interactive LLC |
Customer experience
Estimote Deployment
Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon
In-app purchases
Estimote Deployment
No in-app purchases
Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$49.991 Year
- Early Adopters$49.991 Year
- Lifetime$99.99
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