xBeaconPlus vs GatewayConfig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Modify iBeacon and Eddystone parameters
- Adjust hardware parameters
- Configure broadcast intervals
- Set transmission power
- Enable anti-tampering technologies
- Beacon ranging
- Firmware upgrades
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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.
GatewayConfig
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1. GatewayConfig is a lightweight gateway configuration App, which can easily configure the gateway network, report data server settings, gateway data scanning settings, and upgrade the gateway firmware; 2. What's new in this version: 1) Firmware upgrade 2) Scan ip segment
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: xBeaconPlus at every 2 weeks against GatewayConfig's every 9 months. GatewayConfig's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
xBeaconPlus ships an update every 2 weeks, GatewayConfig every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xBeaconPlus | GatewayConfig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Lanke Xuntong Technology Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen Minew Technologies Co.,Ltd. |
In-app purchases
xBeaconPlus
No in-app purchases
GatewayConfig
No in-app purchases
