Comparison

TouchPointGettingStarted vs MyBeaconer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TouchPointGettingStarted

This utility app enables your iPhone or iPad to read NFC SmartCards, stickers, and RFID tags using a Bluetooth-connected peripheral. It displays card details, maintains a history of reads, and manages the Bluetooth connection. The app is designed for ease of use, requiring no prior NFC/RFID experience.

Highlights
  • Read NFC SmartCards, stickers, and RFID tags
  • Display Card ID and Card Type
  • Maintain history of cards read
  • Manage Bluetooth Low Energy connection
  • Log Bluetooth communication for diagnostics
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Socket Mobile TouchPoint brings Near Field Communication (NFC) as a Bluetooth Low Energy connected peripheral to your iPhone or iPad with all the features the iOS ecosystem has to offer. This TouchPoint Getting Started App implements the User Interface and connectivity to read NFC SmartCards, NFC stickers, and RFID Tags with TouchPoint. The App displays the Card ID and Card Type, maintains a history of cards read, and manages the Bluetooth Low Energy Connection to TouchPoint. The App also logs Bluetooth communication with TouchPoint – useful to diagnose a complex configuration. This easy-to-use App requires no NFC/RFID experience and provides just the basics to get you started with a working Near Field Communication system.

About

MyBeaconer

Features
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MyBeaconer is a development and testing tool for iBeacon technology. MAIN FEATURES: • iBeacon Transmission - Broadcast beacon signals with custom UUID, Major, and Minor values • iBeacon Reception - Detect nearby beacons and monitor signal strength in real-time • QR Code Sharing - Easily share beacon configurations between devices • Receive Logs - Record and review beacon detection history KEY CAPABILITIES: • Register up to 10 beacon configurations • Real-time signal strength visualization • Background beacon detection support • Proximity detection (Immediate, Near, Far) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: • Development: SwiftUI • Supported OS: iOS 17.0+ • Technologies: CoreLocation, CoreBluetooth • Data Storage: Local only (Realm) IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please only register beacons that you own or manage. Using this app to track others' beacons without permission is prohibited. This app is designed for developers and enthusiasts who need to test and develop iBeacon-based applications.

Screenshots

TouchPointGettingStarted4 screens
MyBeaconer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TouchPointGettingStarted at every 2 months against MyBeaconer's every 6 months. TouchPointGettingStarted also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchPointGettingStarted ships an update every 2 months, MyBeaconer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TouchPointGettingStarted versus MyBeaconer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchPointGettingStartedMyBeaconer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSocket MobileMakoto Kishina

In-app purchases

None

TouchPointGettingStarted

No in-app purchases

None

MyBeaconer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TouchPointGettingStarted free?
TouchPointGettingStarted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyBeaconer free?
MyBeaconer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TouchPointGettingStarted or MyBeaconer have ads?
Neither TouchPointGettingStarted nor MyBeaconer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchPointGettingStarted or MyBeaconer?
TouchPointGettingStarted ships an update every 2 months, and MyBeaconer every 6 months. Most recently, TouchPointGettingStarted was updated on October 1, 2026 and MyBeaconer on October 7, 2026.

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