satLINK Mobile vs Beacon MAX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
satLINK Mobile
This app connects cabin crew and passengers to an aircraft's satLINK MAX Iridium Communication Gateway. It enables communication services for up to nine devices simultaneously on compatible aircraft.
- Aircraft communication
- Iridium Communication Gateway support
- Cabin crew and passenger use
- Multiple device connections
- WiFi option integration
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Avionica's satLINK Mobile app is designed for use aboard aircraft equipped with an Avionica satLINK MAX Iridium Communication Gateway and the WiFi option. It can only be used with satLINK MAX equipment. This app is intended for cabin crew and flight crew outside of the flight deck, and for passengers who enjoy the Iridium service as part of their transportation arrangement, such as in corporate or some charter aircraft. Up to 9 satLINK Mobile devices can be connected in the same aircraft at the same time.
Beacon MAX
This app offers advanced communication features including 8K video calls, real-time translation, and unlimited VoIP calls. It also includes a virtual assistant and seamless call transfer between devices. Share large files and stream high-resolution content effortlessly.
- 8K video calls
- Real-time translation
- Unlimited VoIP calls
- Virtual assistant (SAMI)
- Instant call transfer
- Large file sharing
- 8K streaming
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Experience the future of communication with Beacon MAX. Enjoy crystal-clear 8K video calls, break language barriers with real-time translation, and connect effortlessly with our Seamless Connect™ technology. Make limitless Voice over IP calls worldwide and benefit from our integrated virtual assistant, SAMI. Transfer active calls between devices with Instant Transfer™. Share files of any size using Quantum™ technology. Stream in mind-bending 8K resolution to millions of viewers. Upgrade your communication with Beacon MAX today and embrace a new era of connectivity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Beacon MAX at every 11 days against satLINK Mobile's every 28 months. Beacon MAX also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for satLINK Mobile against 5.0 for Beacon MAX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.
satLINK Mobile ships an update every 28 months, Beacon MAX every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | satLINK Mobile | Beacon MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avionica, Inc. | Mass Luminosity |
Customer experience
satLINK Mobile
Beacon MAX
In-app purchases
satLINK Mobile
No in-app purchases
Beacon MAX
No in-app purchases
