Comparison

IsIn vs Beacon Alert

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

Head to head
About

IsIn

This utility app allows users to prototype and test hyperlocation experiences using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons. It tracks the proximity of iBeacon devices or phones simulating beacon transmission, indicating when you are 'in' or 'out' of range.

Highlights
  • Add and manage BLE beacons
  • Track beacon proximity
  • Indicates 'You're in' or 'You're out' status
  • Supports iBeacon devices
  • Offline functionality (no internet required)
  • Edit and delete beacon data
Features
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IsIn is a tool that was created to make the process of creating hyperlocation experiences easier to prototype and test. Hyperlocation is an advanced method of locating mobile devices; computing where a device is using hardware, named beacons, integrated with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technologies. Simply connect your iBeacon device or a mobile phone simulating bluetooth beacon transmission and track its proximity: ADD / SELECT BEACON To add a new device, you must name the beacon, enter in its UUID, Major and Minor values. To begin tracking the beacon simply tap on the beacon you wish to track from the device list. Swiping an item on the device list allows your to edit or delete values as well. You can add as many beacons to IsIn as you desire. YOU'RE IN / YOU'RE OUT Make sure your phone's Bluetooth is on. As your device moves closer to the beacon, IsIn will change its state to indicate your proximity. IsIn will display 'You're out' until the device location and the beacon location are within close range which will then result in the app displaying 'You're in'. The range of beacons vary from 20m to 300m. The functionality of IsIn does not require cellular connection, data, Wifi, or any other internet connectivity. Updates soon to come. We built this tool for ourselves to help with rapid prototyping hyperlocation experiences and wanted to share. Please send us your feedback and feature ideas/requests! an L+R Spatial product iBeacon™ is a trademark of Apple, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

About

Beacon Alert

This app allows you to manage multiple beacons and receive notifications when they enter or exit your proximity. It supports adding up to 20 beacons through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple beacons
  • Add up to 20 beacons
  • Receive entry/exit notifications
  • Beacon enabled device required
Features
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Never lose track of what matters. Beacon Alert helps you monitor Bluetooth beacons and records where they were last seen. Receive alerts when a beacon disappears and quickly navigate back to its last known location. Perfect for keys, bags, equipment, pets, vehicles, and anything equipped with a compatible Bluetooth beacon. FEATURES • Monitor multiple beacons • Instant alerts when a beacon goes out of range • Notifications when a beacon returns nearby • Save the last known location automatically • View lost locations by beacon name • Rename and organize beacons • Open saved locations in Apple Maps or Google Maps • Background monitoring support • Clean and easy-to-use interface • Privacy focused — your data stays on your device BEACON ALERT PRO Unlock even more features with Beacon Alert Pro: • Unlimited saved beacons • Lost location history • Custom beacon names • Advanced notifications Beacon Alert is designed to help you find and recover important items faster and with confidence.

Screenshots

IsIn4 screens
Beacon Alert2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IsIn at none against Beacon Alert's 1. IsIn also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 48 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Alert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IsIn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IsIn against 5.0 for Beacon Alert. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IsIn ships an update every 2 months, Beacon Alert every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IsIn versus Beacon Alert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIsInBeacon Alert
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 48 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperL+RCarlos Chaparro

Customer experience

IsIn

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Beacon Alert

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IsIn

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Beacon Alert

One-time1
  • Beacon Alert Pro$1.99

Questions

Is IsIn free?
IsIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beacon Alert free?
Beacon Alert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IsIn or Beacon Alert?
IsIn and Beacon Alert are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do IsIn or Beacon Alert have ads?
Neither IsIn nor Beacon Alert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IsIn or Beacon Alert?
IsIn ships an update every 2 months, and Beacon Alert every 48 months. Most recently, IsIn was updated on October 24, 2026 and Beacon Alert on October 31, 2026.

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