Comparison

UseIRIS vs BEACON Field

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

Head to head
About

UseIRIS

This app enables administrators to send mass notifications via text, voice, or recorded alerts. Recipients can view and listen to recent messages and respond to emergency alerts if the 'needs assistance' feature is enabled.

Highlights
  • Broadcast messages via text, voice, or recorded alerts
  • Deliver messages via SMS, phone calls, and email
  • View alert delivery reports
  • Access last ten received alerts
  • Respond to emergency alerts with assistance status
Features
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The UseIRIS App is a turbo companion to the online IRIS mass notification messaging system. Administrators: The App allows system and group administrators to quickly broadcast messages via the IRIS system. The Message admins have the ability to quickly broadcast messages via Text-to-Speech, voice recorded alert or saved alert methods. These messages will then be delivered to the groups via SMS text, phone calls and email, or combinations thereof. Upon sending an alert, admins can quickly view a report summary to see how many alerts have been delivered so far. End Users/Recipients: This App allows users to view and listen to the last ten alerts/messages they have received. If the "needs assistance" feature is activated, it also allows the users to reply to messages, whether or not she or he needs assistance due to an emergency alert.

About

BEACON Field

This utility app provides field technicians with mobile access to critical AMI data. It allows for instant viewing and updating of meter information, capturing site photos, performing final reads, and identifying on-site exceptions for faster resolution.

Highlights
  • View and update AMI data
  • Capture and upload images
  • Perform final reads
  • Identify on-site exceptions
  • Real-time data access
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BEACON Field empowers utility teams with on-the-go access to critical AMI data from BEACON SaaS on an intuitive mobile application. Built for efficiency and accuracy, the app streamlines daily operations by giving technicians the ability to: • View and Update AMI Data Instantly – Access meter and consumption data in real time, right from the field. Update location and field details for services that can be then accessed by the BEACON web portal. • Capture & Upload Images – Document site conditions with photo uploads for accurate records. • Perform Final Reads – Quickly grab reliable final reads to support service transfers and billing accuracy. • Identify Exceptions On-Site – See flagged exceptions immediately, enabling faster resolution and improved customer service. Access requires BEACON SaaS user credentials and license.

Screenshots

UseIRIS3 screens
BEACON Field4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BEACON Field at 5.0 against UseIRIS's 3.8. BEACON Field also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months). UseIRIS's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 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

BEACON Field holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UseIRIS ships an update every 24 months, BEACON Field every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
UseIRIS versus BEACON Field: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUseIRISBEACON Field
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings6 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechradium, Inc.Badger Meter, Inc.

Customer experience

UseIRIS

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

BEACON Field

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

UseIRIS

No in-app purchases

None

BEACON Field

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UseIRIS free?
UseIRIS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BEACON Field free?
BEACON Field is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UseIRIS or BEACON Field?
BEACON Field is rated higher. UseIRIS averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while BEACON Field averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do UseIRIS or BEACON Field have ads?
Neither UseIRIS nor BEACON Field shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UseIRIS or BEACON Field?
UseIRIS ships an update every 24 months, and BEACON Field every 2 weeks. Most recently, UseIRIS was updated on September 28, 2026 and BEACON Field on September 29, 2026.

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