Beca Beacon vs Timescapes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beca Beacon
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A real-time notification service to assess and manage the impacts of seismic events.
Timescapes
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The Timescapes app will allow you to view and manage your projects on the go. With the same functionality as found on the desktop version, the application brings greater accessibility to the mobile user. This application is designed for Timescapes users and is not intended for use by individuals without access to an existing Timescapes Project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Beca Beacon at 9.0 against Timescapes's 17.4. On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beca Beacon | Timescapes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 307 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beca Limited | Timescapes Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Beca Beacon
No in-app purchases
Timescapes
No in-app purchases
