Comparison

Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon vs Beacon Scaner

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

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About

Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon

This app allows developers to simulate and automate iBeacon workflows without needing physical devices. It offers features like simulating multiple beacons, scanning for nearby beacons, and importing/exporting configurations via JSON files for efficient development of indoor positioning applications.

Highlights
  • Simulate multiple iBeacons
  • Scan for nearby beacons
  • Single beacon simulation
  • JSON file import/export
  • Automated beacon configurations
  • Simplified setup
Features
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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/

About

Beacon Scaner

This utility app allows you to scan for various types of Bluetooth beacons, including iBeacons, Eddystone, and Estimotes. It provides details like UUID, Major, and Minor numbers, and estimates proximity distance. You can also save and share beacon data.

Highlights
  • Scan iBeacons, Eddystone, Estimotes
  • Display UUID, Major, Minor numbers
  • Estimate proximity distance
  • Save beacon data
  • Share beacon data
Features
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Beacon Scanner is designed to scan iBeacons, Edistone, Estimotes Beacon Scanner is capable of, ● UUID, Major and Minor Number. ● Proximity Distance from your iPhone ● Save Beacon's Data ● Share Beacon's Data

Screenshots

Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon3 screens
Beacon Scaner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon at 4.0 against Beacon Scaner's 2.5. Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%). Beacon Scaner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Beacon Scaner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon's written reviews are positive against 50% of Beacon Scaner's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon versus Beacon Scaner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacon Walker tool for iBeaconBeacon Scaner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlt Interactive LLCAbhishek Kumar Ravi

Customer experience

Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Beacon Scaner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Early Adopters$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99
None

Beacon Scaner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon free?
Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beacon Scaner free?
Beacon Scaner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon or Beacon Scaner?
Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon is rated higher. Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Beacon Scaner averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon or Beacon Scaner have ads?
Neither Beacon Walker tool for iBeacon nor Beacon Scaner shows ads.

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