Comparison

BlipBeep vs SkipStone | Share Anything

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

Head to head
About

BlipBeep

This utility app provides customizable sound reminders at set intervals, functioning as a mindfulness bell or a task-specific alert. You can configure specific times and days for notifications and customize alert text for various purposes.

Highlights
  • Customizable sound intervals
  • Mindfulness bell functionality
  • Time and day specific scheduling
  • Customizable notification text
  • Start notifications from zero minutes
Features
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The Simple Time Reminder plays sounds at regular intervals (1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, and 6 hours). This reminder can also serve as a mindfulness bell—each time it rings, it gives you an opportunity to reflect on the current time or what you are doing at that moment. By default, it plays a sound at the specified intervals, regardless of the day or time. However, you can configure the time signals to limit when the sounds play to specific hours or days. Additionally, you can use this reminder for specific tasks, such as drinking more water or taking a break from your computer screen, by customizing the text in the notification. If you encounter any issues, please use the "Report Problem" feature within the app to describe your problem. Be sure to include logs and your device configuration for better assistance. New feature "Start notifications from zero minutes" added to the project.

About

SkipStone | Share Anything

Share photos, videos, and files directly between devices without using cloud servers. It intelligently chooses the fastest connection, from local WiFi to Bluetooth or encrypted internet transfers. Enjoy unlimited sending and receiving with a universal clipboard for seamless cross-device syncing.

Highlights
  • Direct device-to-device file transfer
  • No cloud storage required
  • Automatic connection optimization (WiFi, Bluetooth, Internet)
  • Unlimited file size and quantity sending
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Mac, PC, Web)
  • Universal clipboard for text and images
  • Live transfer progress tracking
Features
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Skip the cloud. SkipStone sends photos, videos, and files straight to the people and devices you choose - never through a server. Nothing to upload first, no link to text yourself later. SkipStone picks the best path on its own: full-speed local WiFi when you're nearby, Bluetooth when you're completely offline, or a direct encrypted connection over the internet when you're apart. On the same network, your files never leave it - in our testing that moved a 3.6 GB video from a phone to a laptop in 24 seconds. WHY SKIPSTONE - Private by design - files go straight device-to-device and are never stored on a server - Fast - no upload step, and local sends run at your WiFi's full speed - No limits - send unlimited files of any size, even multi-gigabyte videos - Works offline - share over local WiFi or Bluetooth with no internet at all - Truly cross-platform - iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, and the web all share with each other - Universal clipboard - copy on one device, paste on another; text and images sync across your devices - Watch it happen - live progress on both screens, on the Lock Screen, and in the Dynamic Island - Share from anywhere - send straight from the iOS Share Sheet HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a friend, or pick a nearby device 2. Choose your files - one photo or hundreds at once 3. They arrive directly, saved straight to the gallery FREE & PRO Receiving is free. Forever. Unlimited files, any size - no subscription needed. SkipStone Pro unlocks unlimited sending for $0.99/month, and your first month is free. SkipStone Pro is an auto-renewing subscription: $0.99 per month after a free first month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://skipstoneapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://skipstoneapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

BlipBeep4 screens
SkipStone | Share Anything4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SkipStone | Share Anything at 5.0 against BlipBeep's 1.9. SkipStone | Share Anything also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). BlipBeep's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. BlipBeep sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and SkipStone | Share Anything sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SkipStone | Share Anything holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlipBeep ships an update every 3 months, SkipStone | Share Anything every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BlipBeep versus SkipStone | Share Anything: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlipBeepSkipStone | Share Anything
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergangadhar goudAaron Mylius

Customer experience

BlipBeep

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

SkipStone | Share Anything

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

BlipBeep

One-time9
  • Bell$0.99
  • Harp$0.99
  • Tropfen$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Cat$0.99
  • Dog$0.99
  • Hen$0.99
  • Holy Bell$0.99
  • Elevator Bell$0.99
  • Chime Bell$0.99
1 purchases

SkipStone | Share Anything

Subscriptions1
  • SkipStone Pro1 Month trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is BlipBeep free?
BlipBeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkipStone | Share Anything free?
SkipStone | Share Anything is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BlipBeep or SkipStone | Share Anything?
SkipStone | Share Anything is rated higher. BlipBeep averages 1.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SkipStone | Share Anything averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do BlipBeep or SkipStone | Share Anything have ads?
BlipBeep shows ads; SkipStone | Share Anything does not.
Which is updated more often, BlipBeep or SkipStone | Share Anything?
BlipBeep ships an update every 3 months, and SkipStone | Share Anything every 10 days. Most recently, BlipBeep was updated on October 24, 2026 and SkipStone | Share Anything on October 24, 2026.

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