Comparison

Beacon Scope vs Beacons Pro

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

Head to head
About

Beacon Scope

Features
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Bluetooth LE Beacon scanning and transmission utility. Supports iBeacon, Eddystone and AltBeacon formats. Measures signal level and packet count to measure beacon quality

About

Beacons Pro

Features
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Debugging a beacon deployment? See every iBeacon around you, live RSSI, distance, and signal history - and turn your iPhone into a beacon transmitter. SCAN & DISCOVER • Range iBeacons in real time with live RSSI, accuracy, and proximity readings • Monitor multiple UUID regions simultaneously • Visual radar view shows beacon distances at a glance • Animated signal bars and proximity badges for instant status • Sort by proximity, signal strength, or identifier SIGNAL ANALYTICS • Interactive RSSI charts powered by Swift Charts • Time window analysis: 5 min, 30 min, 1 hour, 24 hours, or all time • Min, max, and average signal strength statistics • Encounter history with detailed logs for every beacon • Export data as JSON or CSV for further analysis BEACON FLEET MANAGEMENT • Save and organize beacons with custom names, notes, and color tags • Create groups to manage beacon deployments by location or project • Search and filter your entire beacon fleet instantly • Track when each beacon was last seen • Favorite your most-used beacons for quick access BROADCAST • Turn your iPhone into an iBeacon transmitter • Configure UUID, Major, and Minor values • Save broadcast profiles for repeated testing • One-tap quick broadcast for fast iterations DEVELOPER-FRIENDLY • 10-digit to UUID conversion tool built in • Copy beacon identifiers and details with one tap • Context menus and quick actions throughout the app • Generate random UUIDs for testing • Paste UUIDs directly from your clipboard DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS • Clean, modern SwiftUI interface • Full dark mode support • Haptic feedback for beacon events • Beautiful onboarding experience • Zero third-party dependencies, your data stays on your device Beacons Pro is the beacon tool that developers deserve. Download it today and take control of your iBeacon workflow.

Screenshots

Beacon Scope2 screens
Beacons Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Beacon Scope at Free against Beacons Pro's $4.99. Beacon Scope also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Beacon Scope is free to download; Beacons Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beacon Scope ships an update every 5 weeks, Beacons Pro every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Beacon Scope versus Beacons Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacon ScopeBeacons Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid YoungZain Haider

In-app purchases

None

Beacon Scope

No in-app purchases

None

Beacons Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beacon Scope free?
Beacon Scope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beacons Pro free?
Beacons Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beacon Scope or Beacons Pro have ads?
Neither Beacon Scope nor Beacons Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beacon Scope or Beacons Pro?
Beacon Scope ships an update every 5 weeks, and Beacons Pro every 11 months. Most recently, Beacon Scope was updated on October 8, 2026 and Beacons Pro on October 14, 2026.

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