Comparison

xBeaconPlus vs RadBeacon E

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

Head to head
About

xBeaconPlus

Configure and manage iBeacon and Eddystone devices. Adjust hardware parameters, broadcast intervals, and transmission power. Offers advanced security features like connection verification and data encryption.

Highlights
  • Modify iBeacon and Eddystone parameters
  • Adjust hardware parameters
  • Configure broadcast intervals
  • Set transmission power
  • Enable anti-tampering technologies
  • Beacon ranging
  • Firmware upgrades
Features
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xBeaconPlus is a multifunctional beacon configuration application designed to enhance user experience. It not only supports modifying basic iBeacon and Eddystone parameters but also allows users to adjust key hardware parameters such as broadcast intervals, transmission power, sensor status, and hardware information. Additionally, to enhance security, xBeaconPlus offers advanced anti-tampering technologies such as connection verification and data encryption communication. The application also supports beacon ranging and firmware upgrades to ensure optimal device performance. We are committed to continually expanding the range of functions to meet more professional needs. Please contact us for more information on additional functions and products. We also recommend you visit our "xBeaconBatch" application, which provides a series of advanced engineering tools to further improve work efficiency and effectiveness.

About

RadBeacon E

This utility allows users to scan for and configure Radius Networks Enterprise beacons. It supports various beacon types including iBeacon and Eddystone, enabling modifications to operating settings and advertising slots.

Highlights
  • Scan for RadBeacon E beacons
  • Configure beacons with up to five advertising slots
  • Support for iBeacon, AltBeacon, Eddystone UID, and Eddystone URL
  • Manage and use keys to commit changes
  • Compatible with RadBeacon E4 and E8 hardware
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The RadBeacon™ E app is the configuration utility for RadBeacon proximity beacons from Radius Networks that support Apple's iBeacon™ proximity services as well as other emerging proximity services. The RadBeacon app from Radius Networks requires an iPhone running iOS 8 or higher and equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities. With the RadBeacon app you can scan for nearby configurable Radius Networks Enterprise beacons. Once discovered, you can display each beacon's operating settings and make modifications to those settings. Features: - Scan for RadBeacon E beacons - Configure beacons with up to five advertising slots - Support for beacon types including iBeacon, AltBeacon, Eddystone UID, and Eddystone URL - Manage and use keys to commit changes to beacons. Beacon hardware compatibility: - RadBeacon E4 - RadBeacon E8

Screenshots

xBeaconPlus4 screens
RadBeacon E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RadBeacon E at 3.7 against xBeaconPlus's 3.0. RadBeacon E also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RadBeacon E holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
xBeaconPlus versus RadBeacon E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxBeaconPlusRadBeacon E
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Lanke Xuntong Technology Co., Ltd.Radius Networks, Inc.

Customer experience

xBeaconPlus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

RadBeacon E

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

xBeaconPlus

No in-app purchases

None

RadBeacon E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xBeaconPlus free?
xBeaconPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RadBeacon E free?
RadBeacon E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xBeaconPlus or RadBeacon E?
RadBeacon E is rated higher. xBeaconPlus averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RadBeacon E averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do xBeaconPlus or RadBeacon E have ads?
Neither xBeaconPlus nor RadBeacon E shows ads.

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