Comparison

xBeaconPlus vs RF

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

RF

Features
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自主研发,基于室内位置定位服务的Beacon设备配置App,快速推动Beacon技术在室内位置服务的应用落地。 功能简介: 1.设备基本信息管理:查看周围Beacon设备的名称,信号强度RSSI值,UUID,Major,Minor等关键广播信息。 2.设备参数设置管理:连接Beacon设备并进行自定义参数设置。 3.设备数据格式切换:可设置Beacon,UID,TLM,URL四种格式数据参数,切换不同格式数据广播。 4.设备连接及广播设置:支持设置可连接模式和不可连接模式,自定义广播名称,访问密码设置。 5.智能筛选设备:对于周围数量繁多的设备,可根据名称,MAC地址,数据格式,RSSI值,收藏设备等进行智能筛选,提高设备查找效率。

Screenshots

xBeaconPlus4 screens
RF2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: xBeaconPlus at every 2 weeks against RF's every 5 months. RF's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xBeaconPlus ships an update every 2 weeks, RF every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and December 3, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
xBeaconPlus versus RF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxBeaconPlusRF
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Lanke Xuntong Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

xBeaconPlus

No in-app purchases

None

RF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xBeaconPlus free?
xBeaconPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RF free?
RF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xBeaconPlus or RF have ads?
Neither xBeaconPlus nor RF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xBeaconPlus or RF?
xBeaconPlus ships an update every 2 weeks, and RF every 5 months. Most recently, xBeaconPlus was updated on September 12, 2026 and RF on December 3, 2025.

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