Comparison

xBeaconPlus vs XDiscovery

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

XDiscovery

Features
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XDiscovery finds the devices around your iPhone. The All tab searches Bluetooth and the local network together. Type in the search field to narrow the list. Bluetooth rows show the device name, signal bars, and the reading in dBm. Wi-Fi rows show the device name, its address, and the Bonjour service. The Bluetooth tab lists nearby Bluetooth devices. Named devices and the full count are shown at the top. Unnamed devices can be shown or hidden. Open a device to see a live ten-bar signal meter and the services and values it exposes, including battery level when the device provides it. The Wi-Fi tab browses Bonjour services on the local network. Pick a service type, then a device, to see its address and the details it advertises. Groups keeps the devices you care about. My Devices is ready to use, and you can add more groups. Add a device from its row or from its detail screen. While a saved device is nearby, its row is highlighted. Bluetooth devices in a group show live signal strength. XDiscovery only looks. It does not pair with devices, change their settings, or send commands. Groups stay on this iPhone.

Screenshots

xBeaconPlus3 screens
XDiscovery3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XDiscovery at 5.0 against xBeaconPlus's 3.0. XDiscovery also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). xBeaconPlus's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 30 months). 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

XDiscovery holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xBeaconPlus ships an update fortnightly, XDiscovery every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
xBeaconPlus versus XDiscovery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxBeaconPlusXDiscovery
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Lanke Xuntong Technology Co., Ltd.Taehyuk Kwon

In-app purchases

None

xBeaconPlus

No in-app purchases

None

XDiscovery

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xBeaconPlus free?
xBeaconPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XDiscovery free?
XDiscovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xBeaconPlus or XDiscovery?
XDiscovery is rated higher. xBeaconPlus averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while XDiscovery averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do xBeaconPlus or XDiscovery have ads?
Neither xBeaconPlus nor XDiscovery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xBeaconPlus or XDiscovery?
xBeaconPlus ships an update fortnightly, and XDiscovery every 30 months. Most recently, xBeaconPlus was updated on November 13, 2026 and XDiscovery on November 14, 2026.

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